Connecting on student learning
Our partnership provides students with real-world experience
This partnership creates meaningful pathways for students through internship opportunities, industry access, and professional development. Adelaide Fringe also has a strong history of employing graduates from the University’s creative programs.
In 2026, Adelaide University alumna and South Australian artist Billie Justice Thomson was the winner of the Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition. Her artwork, Cockatoo Call, became the official visual identity of Adelaide Fringe 2026, appearing across South Australia and nationally.
Adelaide University students have also undertaken internships with the Adelaide Fringe, including Katherine, an Economics and Media and Communication student.
Increasing access
Removing barriers to access art and creative experiences
This collaboration ensures more people across South Australia can engage with world-class creative experiences, with Adelaide University becoming Touring Partner for The Dome in 2026, a 10-metre immersive cinema experience visiting Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
As part of the partnership, Adelaide University also offered subsidised tickets to Fringe Shows in Mount Gambier and Whyalla, including The Dome, helping to remove cost barriers and ensuring regional audiences have the opportunity to access large-scale arts experiences close to home. Over 2,000 people accessed subsidised tickets in Mount Gambier and Whyalla as part of this offering.
Adelaide University launches new partnership with Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide University and Adelaide Fringe expand the stage for artists and regions
Adelaide University is proud to partner with Adelaide Fringe, bringing together Australia’s newest major university and its biggest arts festival to support emerging artists, expand access to live arts, and create new creative pathways for students and communities across South Australia.