8 shows to see at The Garden Of Unearthly Delights
The Adelaide Festival venue located at Rundle Park has a broad range of shows on offer this year
One of the most famous venues at Adelaide Fringe, The Garden Of Unearthly Delights has long been a central hub for comedy during the festival. Located in the East End and hosting multiple performance spaces alongside bars and food outlets, it offers a concentrated snapshot of Fringe programming. Each year, it attracts a mix of high-profile acts, returning favourites and emerging performers, making it a reliable starting point for audiences looking to sample the breadth of Adelaide’s annual comedy line-up. Here, we take a look at a few of the comedy shows appearing at the venue during this year’s festival.
Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
The veteran cabaret artist hosts an evening of mayhem, with music, circus acts and plenty of surprises.
Saturday 21 February-Sunday 22 March.
Bubble Show For Adults Only
After 10 years of performances, this is your last chance to see this adult-oriented show, in a spectacular fusion of bubbles and cabaret.
Friday 13 February-Sunday 22 March.
Danielle Walker: Bittersweet
The former Taskmaster contestant brings her quirky brand of comedy back to the stage.
Monday 9-Sunday 15 March.
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
One of the most popular shows in years, an underdressed Starr takes us through the entire range of Penguin Classics. Winner of Best Comedy at Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Monday 2-Sunday 22 March.
Jenny Tian: When Life Gives You Oranges
Another Taskmaster alumnus, Tian returns from touring the US with this examination of a past relationship.
Tuesday 10-Sunday 22 March.
Sammy J: Hero Complex
The Melbourne Fringe Best Comedy Winner and Fringe royalty returns with this bizarre story about how trading comics with his school gardener led to a showdown with the law. It's a show he performed 10 years ago to much acclaim.
Tuesday 24 February-Sunday 1 March.
The Sumo Show Hirakuza
The Japanese national sport comes to Adelaide in this entertaining show featuring behind-the-scenes stories and the opportunity to get involved (no skirts if you want to challenge a wrestler).
Friday 13 February-Sunday 22 March.
Tape Face: 20
This hugely popular act celebrates 20 years of worldwide entertainment with a blend of physical comedy, mime and wordless stand-up.
Monday 2-Sunday 22 March.
Adelaide Fringe, Friday 20 February-Sunday 22 March.