Shhhhh! There’s a new secret agent in town. ‘Who’s that?’, you ask? I’ll give you a clue – it’s me. But don’t tell anybody. Unless they’re cool cats looking for a good time.
No… not that kind of good time. It’s not that kind of show…unless you want it to be?… Anyway, your mission is to attend one of the greatest comedy shows at this year’s Festival.

…but if that’s sold out, you may as well come to this…

WINNER : Take a Chance on Adelaide Award (Best New Show) – 2024.
NOMINEE : Best Comedy, Melb Fringe – 2024
JUDGE’S PICK : Melbourne Fringe – 2024
Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe – ’24 & ’25
★★★★★ “Utterly brilliant” The Age
★★★★★ “Filips is a master” Funny Tonne
★★★★★ “Truly inventive comedy” The Real Chrisparkle, UK
★★★★★ “Casey Filips is brilliant” Lillithia Reviews

I came here to tell jokes and figure out who’s going to betray me. And I’m all out of jokes.

As booed on America’s Got Talent

Nominated – ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show 2025

‘Offers nothing personal and almost no actual content.’ ★★★★ Chortle (UK)

‘Egotistical delusions.’ ★★★★ The Scotsman (UK)

‘Indescribable.’ ★★★★ The List (UK)

‘Disorderly.’ ★★★★★ Isolated Nation

‘When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?”’ Matthew 26:20

Join stand up philosopher and comedic storyteller Stephen Sheely as he talks his way through a randomly selected bunch of stories about the human fondness for doing regrettable, inexplicable, and just plain dumb stuff, often with hilarious consequences.

In the 18th century, Carl Linnaeus was the first to name us Homo Sapiens, literally meaning ‘wise human.’ Given recent events, if he tried that now he’d be lucky not to get done for false advertising. Let’s face it; while we can occasionally be wise, we can also be mind bogglingly stupid. From tulips that cost as much as a house, through atomic vacuum cleaners to planking or licking door knobs, or whatever other idiotic social media trend has emerged in 2026, stories of stupidity are abundant throughout history and it’s time to tell them.

As seen on Fisk, Deadloch, Tonightly, Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee and Deal Or No Deal (for some reason). As heard on podcast Serious Danger. 
After a year away from touring, doing nothing but being very nice and uncontroversial, Australia’s Special Envoy For Comedy Tom Ballard returns in 2026 with a new show packed with heaps of jokes about all the stuff.
You should definitely come along. After all, the world is extremely normal right now and everyone’s getting along really well, so why don’t we all just get together and have a nice laugh about it, you know?
What’s the worst that could happen????
Nominee – Melbourne Comedy Festival Award 2023
Nominee – Best Comedy, Melbourne Fringe 2025

Strap in. Let’s go. Zoë’s feeling fun. Known for award-winning, high-concept meta-comedy, this is Zoë stripped right back, for her funniest, most straight-shooting stand-up hour yet. Just dumb, splashy fun, loaded with jokes, stories and goofs, from your favourite chaos imp. After sellout seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Edinburgh and London, Zoe is bringing The Splash Zone to Adelaide: A joyfully untethered adhd stream of consciousness about leaning into discomfort and talking to strangers. Let’s chat. Welcome to The Splash Zone.

After 16 years of solo shows at the Adelaide Fringe, the King of Crowd Work returns to his roots with a fully interactive comedy experience. Armed with razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast thinking, Lindsay turns audience moments into pure gold — no script, no plan, just spontaneous, hilarious connection. Each show is unique, built live from the crowd and never to be repeated. Don’t miss one of Australia’s quickest comedic minds in his element, doing what he does best — making the room the star of the show.

A raucous variety show where live comedy and jazz collide.

Join Alex Lowes and a rotating line-up of guest comedians as they deliver stand-up, musical comedy and more, all backed by a live four-piece band.

With music from acclaimed jazz-fusion outfit Trubug, this genre-blending show turns every punchline into a jam.

Grab a ticket to this strictly limited season to experience the ultimate comedy-jazz fever dream.

★★★★★ “A standout this festival” Funny Tonne (MICF)

“(Lowes) had the audience whipped in a frenzy.” Squirrel Comedy

Regular on The Cheap Seats, Triple M and ABC Radio, and writer for The Front Bar is back with his brand-new show. No one is safe [except for bikies and anyone else intimidating].

So book your tickets and find out why Adam is one of the most sought out comedians in Australia.

Limited run, so get in quick!

“A true Melbourne comedic star!” Herald Sun  ️ ️ ️

★★★★☆ ‘Australian royalty of stand up comedy’ Theatre Matters

HE’S GOING BACK TO BACK!

After sold outs shows last year – MICHAEL CHAMBERLIN – the creator of the AFL quiz show THE BEEP TEST (FOX FOOTY) and co-host of THE JUNKTIME AFL PODCAST – returns for two shows only at the ADELAIDE FRINGE.

A must for footy fans of all ages. Over 170 years of stories that you just won’t believe are true.

Was Tom Wills – the inventor of the game – Australia’s version of Forrest Gump – showing up in many significant moments in this country’s history? Yes.

Did Aussie troops shout ‘Up There Cazaly’ as a rallying cry during World War 2? Yes.

Did a group of millionaires in the ’80s propose a team called the LA Crocodiles? Yes.

DON’T THINK! DO! SEE THIS SHOW!

‘Entertaining and intelligent – this guy is funny.’ Adelaide Advertiser

‘Who Knew It with Matt Stewart’ is a comedy quiz show hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart where each week comedian guests write the wrong answers! Previous guests include Wil Anderson, Kirsty Webeck, Zach Ruane, Sam Petersen, Claire Hooper and more.

Comedy show for spreadsheet experts and casual users alike, performed by a true piece of sheet, that blends stand-up, storytelling and demos. Sprinkled amongst the comedy routine, you’ll learn a few Excel tricks from pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David – “The Excel Comedian”. By holding the official Microsoft MVP Award for Excel, David is considered by Microsoft to be amongst the top 100 or so Excel people worldwide, and he advises Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths obsession shaped David’s life and paved the way for him to become ‘the Excel guy’ at the office, attending spreadsheet conferences and indulging in mathem-antics.

David’s debut of this show was a sellout run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025.