25 Years of Loving Live Comedy in Adelaide
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Check Out 100+ Hilarious Adelaide Fringe Shows at Rhino Room, The Howling Owl and The Marion Hotel.
Coming Soon To Adelaide Comedy
Raw Comedy Heats Jan 9th, 15th, 16th & 23rd State Final Jan 30th
Melanie Bracewell 4th, 5th, 7th or 8th Feb.
Opening Weekend of Fringe – 20th & 21st Feb
Wil Anderson, Josh Thomas, Anisa Nanduala, Zachary Ruane, Guy Williams, Nick Cody, Mish Wittrup, Claire Hooper, Jake Howie, Only God Can Judge Me, Tommy Dassalo, Chickenstock 2: The Plot Chickens, Jo Gowda, Danny McGinlay, Nikki Britton, Greg Fleet, Lauren Edwards, Chaos Theory, Rob Newman, Forrest Shaw, Nick Capper, Nicola Brown, John Peacock, Dance Club Flash Mob Party, Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry, Rhino Room Late Show and the Marion Hotel Sunday Sessions
Week One of Fringe – 24th – 28th Feb
Tom Cashman, Elouise Eftos, Arseless Chaps with Damian Cowell from TISM and Tony Martin, Chris Ryan, Maybelline, Bronwyn Kuss, John Cruckshank, Alex Ward, Rowan Thambar, Lizzy Hoo, Alexandra Hudson, Fergus Neal and Marketing Man.
Week Two of Fringe – 3rd – 8th Mar
Lost In Translation, Lloyd Langford, Dave Thornton, Damien Power, David Correos, The Lowes Lounge, Michael Chamberlin, SEZ, Matt Stewart, Suren Jayemanne, Chris Nguyen, Robyn Reynolds, Jess Fuchs, Stella Kappos, Tim Batt, Who Knew It with Matt Stewart, Class Clowns, David Benaim, Lou Wall, Learning Indonesian with Om Tom, Casey Filips, Rueben Solo, Adam Rozenbachs, Stephen Sheely, Tom Ballard, Zoë Coombs Marr, Lindsay Webb,
Week Three of Fringe – 10th – 14th Mar
Dilruk Jayasinha, Nick White, Chris Parker, Bron Lewis, Kushi Venkatesh, Greg Larsen, Jordan Barr, Bec Hill, John-Luke Roberts, Aaqib Merchant, AJ Lamarque, Urvi Majumdar, Chelsea Heaney, Sonia Di Iorio, Alexei Toliopoulos, Emma Holland, Vanessa Larry Mitchell, Date Night, Suraj Kolarkar,
Week Four of Fringe – 17th – 21st Mar
Paul McDermott +1, Abby Howells, Liam Withanil, Ting Lim, Succulent Comedy Showcase, Vida Slayman, Lewis Garnham, Tarang Hardiker, Jodie J Hill, Cath Styles, Thom Lion, Harry Jun, Jazz King, Maren May, Rachael Hornbuckle, Holographic Charizard, Louisa Jones, Sashi Perera, Gordon Southern
and our last show of the Adelaide Fringe Rachel’s Party at the Rhino Room Late Show.
Adelaide Comedy is Proud to Support the Best Comedy Award at the Adelaide Fringe.
Don’t miss last years winner Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Coming Soon After Fringe
Brett Blake, Connor Burns, Jimmy Carr, Alfred Adriaan, Tom Sainsbury and much more.
Laugh Lab Open Mics – Monday Nights at Rhino Room
Adelaide’s premier open mic comedy night! Watch a mix of established and new comedians trying out new material at the Laugh Lab! Each week we hand-pick some of the best local comedians, with open mic spots drawn on the night. With new material and fresh faces, you’re guaranteed to see something new each week! Doors/open mic sign-up 7pm, 7.30pm start.
Raw Comedy South Australian Heat One
For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.
Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you’re going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that’s guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!
RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au
Raw Comedy South Australian Heat Four
For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.
Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you’re going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that’s guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!
RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au
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Raw Comedy South Australian Heat Two
For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.
Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you’re going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that’s guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!
RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au
Raw Comedy South Australian Heat Three
Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Rhino Room and Adelaide Comedy proudly presents RAW COMEDY South Australia 2026!
For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.
Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you’re going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that’s guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!
RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au
RAW COMEDY 2026 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE FINAL
Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Rhino Room and Adelaide Comedy proudly presents RAW COMEDY South Australia 2026!
For almost 30 years, RAW Comedy has been scouring the country for the next generation of Australian comedians, and heats for 2026 are happening now! Come along for a massive night of unique, original comedy, and your chance at an ‘I saw them before they were famous’ moment.
Every line-up is completely different, and you never know what you’re going to get. Expect hidden gems, WTF moments and comedy legends in the making. The only thing that’s guaranteed is plenty of laughs and a great night out!
RAW Comedy alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
There’s no better place to see the future of Australian comedy, so grab your tickets now!
For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au
Melanie Bracewell – Dilly Dallying – Work In Progress
I’ll get around to writing a proper bio for this show later but I’m in the middle of a sudoku.
Can you just put something like ‘Melanie Bracewell is back with a brand new hour about procrastination. With rave reviews and multiple awards under her belt you don’t want to miss it.’ Then maybe chuck a quote from the reviews, maybe that one from Chortle that says I’m a “phenomenal storyteller”. That would be sick, thank you!
Oh crap the 4 isn’t supposed to go there.
No, don’t put that bit in. Are you typing everything I’m saying?
Be the first to see Melanie Bracewell’s Work In Progress of her new show Dilly Dallying, Live at Rhino Room for just $20 to kick off Adelaide Comedy‘s Festival Season!
Wil Anderson – Whatchu Talkin’ ‘Bout Wil?
After a 2025 sold-out national tour of his completely improvised stand-up show, Wil Anderson is back for more. No script, no recordings, just every night a different show created specifically for the audience in the room.
Witness one of the fastest comedic minds of his generation for a unique Festival experience in the intimate surroundings of Adelaide’s favourite Comedy Club – Rhino Room.
BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WILL SELL OUT TOO QUICKLY.
“A back-to-basics gem, stand-up in its most ephemeral and pure form.” The Saturday Paper, 2025
Rhino Room Late Show 26
The longest running show at the Adelaide Fringe is back for its 26th year in 2026, the legendary Rhino Room Late Show.
Featuring 100+ different comedians from across the festival over 10 shows. A brand new, hand picked lineup every Friday and Saturday of Fringe, 10pm to midnight.
It’s the home grown gala featuring the funniest of the Fringe in full flight. You never know who you might see live on stage or at the bar and we will never tell, until we are there. This one rule has given the Rhino Room Late Show its not-so-secret identity as a hotspot for the best in the biz to come and play alongside the hilarious stars of tomorrow in the home of Adelaide Comedy.
A show that has always been for Adelaide Fringe fans & artists alike! Subscribe at AdelaideComedy.com
ANISA NANDAULA – NO SMALL TALK
Anisa Nandaula (Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen) dives headfirst into the chaos of her life – nearly getting into a fight, feuding with her next-door neighbour, and surviving her old workplace drama. Then, after a decade away, she returns to Africa and brings back a suitcase full of hilarious, unforgettable stories. No filters, no small talk – just big laughs.
Nominee Best Newcomer 2025 Melbourne Comedy Festival
“Anisa is a must-see!” Chelsea Handler
“Put her in front of any crowd and she’d be at home…She’s one to watch, for sure.” Chortle
“She’s unstoppable, playing out scenarios with a bombastic side-eye and confident strut. If you’re seeking a comedic act that will keep you at ease, Nandaula should be your pick.” The Age
GUY WILLIAMS – RICH PEOPLE ARE STEALING FROM YOU!
Rich People Are Stealing From You And Blaming Brown People And Trans People And Some People Believe Them Aaahhhhhh!
Probably shouldn’t have given it all away in the title. Like most people I’ve been trying to figure out how the worst d*ckheads have taken over everything with their insane bullsh*t. So I’ve read three books (mostly) (one was a graphic novel) and listened to five audio books (AT NORMAL SPEED) to try and figure out WHAT THE F**K IS GOING ON?
Credits to impress my mum:
New Zealand Today (Netflix)
Taskmaster NZ (Binge)
Guy Montgomery’s GuyMont Spelling Bee (ABC)
The Weekly (ABC)
★★★★ – The Age
★★★★ – Chortle
★★★★ – The Skinny
“If you want to spend an hour laughing out your worries and frustrations, I can’t think of a better way to do it.” squirrelcomedy.com
Nick Cody – Crusher
It shouldn’t have taken this long, but he has a family now, and one of them always needs him to do something.
As seen and heard on pretty much everything.
If you know him, you love him. If you don’t, get on board.
‘4 disposals. 1 goal. 100% disposal efficiency’ AFL Legends Game
‘Nick Cody stuns co-hosts with shock breast milk confession’ Daily Mail
Josh Thomas – Work In Progress
Josh Thomas is working up a brand-new show.
These seven nights in the lovely, intimate setting of Adelaide’s favourite comedy room will be where Josh finds out whether his stories will cut it on the big stages around the world.
Before he was an international television success story with the critically acclaimed, Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, Josh was a mainstay of the Australian stand-up comedy scene. He promises this new live show will be an hour of dumb, fun, in no way *important* stand up.
Anyway, you’ll see it before anyone else and for that alone Josh thanks you!
“Disarmingly relatable.” ★★★★ The Guardian
Mish Wittrup: Not As Good As I Remember
Remember the good old days? When you were hotter/braver/brasher/more fun? Well, let’s go back there, shall we? If only for 50 minutes or so…
Join award nominated comedian Mish Wittrup on a walk down memory lane as you both try and figure out where we all went wrong.
Mish Wittrup is fresh off her sold out 2025 comedy festival season with a brand new hour of comedy. You’ve seen her work with Aunty Donna, Michelle Brasier and on shows like Fisk (ABC/Netflix), Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe (ABC) and Sam Pang Tonight, but you’ve never seen her like this before!
“She’s one of the most incredible members of Australia’s Comedy Crowd – ★★★★1/2 GLAM Adelaide
“An hour in Mish Wittrup’s delightful and cheerful company is an absolute joy.” – ★★★★ Chortle (UK)
Jake Howie: Baddie Burns Bridges
He was the “nice guy” for way too long – until now.
After going viral for calling out the culty, cringe, and downright toxic on TikTok, Jake Howie is turning the mic on himself in this raw, hilarious, and unfiltered new hour.
With a global following on social media, Jake blends sharp comedy with soul-searching realness as he shares what happens when you hit 40 and realise you’ve had enough. Enough fake friends. Enough keeping quiet. Enough playing small.
Baddie Burns Bridges is a coming-of-age story – just a few decades late – about setting boundaries, finding your voice, and letting things go. It’s for the recovering people-pleasers, the fierce feelers, and anyone ready to burn bridges.
Opened for Jim Jefferies, seen on BBC, SBS.
“Jake Howie is the business!” – MSN.com
Only God Can Judge Me
So you’re looking at the online program, trying to figure out what to see?
Yeah, me too.
Except I can’t see anything at 10:15 because I have to do my show.
It’s a good show!
lots of animation, heaps of ideas quickly, smart jokes, dumb jokes, three terrible puns, mild horror, light swearing.
So come! Or don’t! But if you see something good, let me know. It’s always hard to tell from the program.
Chickenstock 2: The Plot Chickens
Y’all better grab your boots and hold onto your hats, because Brad Chicken and the Bootstraps are back at the Adelaide Fringe with Chickenstock 2: The Plot Chickens!
After last year’s barn burner in the garden, the band returns for another wild country hoedown packed with laughter, twang, and toe-tappin’ tunes. Expect a night of rip-roarin’ live country music, sing-along favourites, boot-scootin’ line dancing, and a heap of side-splitting fun. There’ll be audience games, surprise guests, and plenty of hootenanny mayhem as Brad Chicken and his Bootstraps serve up another finger-lickin’ good time.
So dust off your cowboy hats, round up your mates, and get ready for a country party you won’t forget. Yeehaw!
Build-A-Show with Zachary Ruane
By the end of Adelaide Fringe, Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna, Mish & Zach, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves*) will have created the greatest comedy show of the 21st century. This is not that show. Because Zachary will be arriving in Adelaide one month earlier with no more than a dream and a couple of ideas in his notes app. In this rare peak behind the curtain, you will get to see the creative process of a singular comedic genius as he riffs, rants, tries new stuff & maybe even fills out the hour with a Q&A. Unlike other comedians, who bring fully formed shows to Adelaide Fringe, Zach will be building his show step-by-step, day-by-day all in front of a paying audience. Be sure to get in early and you might even see him cry as he realises how stupid this idea is.
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Clip of the Week
Take a stroll down 25 years of Adelaide Comedy gold!
We’re celebrating our quarter-century in 2025 with regular blasts from the past on our socials. Posting classic posters and throwback photos of the incredible acts who’ve lit up the Adelaide Comedy stages over the last 25 years.
How many legends have you seen live?
25 Years of Posters : EP1, EP2, E3, EP 4.
25 Years of Pictures : EP1, EP2, E3, EP 4 & EP5.
Comedian Retrospectives.
Flashback photo reels of some of the Adelaide Comedy legends.
Justin Hamilton, Frehd Starr, Lori Bell, Jason Pestell, Mickey D,
The Beards, Kel Balnaves, Big Al & Emily Grace. More Coming Soon.
Flashback photo reels of some of the Adelaide Comedy legends.
Justin Hamilton, Frehd Starr, Lori Bell, Jason Pestell, Mickey D,
The Beards, Kel Balnaves, Big Al & Emily Grace. More Coming Soon.
Testimonials
Walking through the doors of the Rhino Room always reminds me of what I like about comedy. In the dirty little green room all are equal. Reputations are left at the door. New comics swap punch-lines with people you would normally only see on the TV. But if a comedian is killing on stage, then the backstage empties and every comic is found side stage, watching, laughing, riding the energy of the gig. The outside world doesn’t exist. It’s all about the show.
Wil Anderson
I love the Rhino Room because it’s the best comedy room in Adelaide. As for the bar … I can always remember walking in but I can never remember walking out. Too much fun.
Tom Gleeson
Gold Logie Winner, Hard Chat and Hard Quiz
What I love about the Adelaide Comedy Gigs is that apart from the providing the opportunity to see top-line comedy acts at about half the price you would pay to see them during the Fringe. There’s somewhere I can go to forget my troubles for a few hours and have a good laugh. It’s the best form of therapy I know! And as a regular comedygoer, it’s fascinating to watch the comedians (and even individual jokes) develop over time. Plus there’s the satisfaction of knowing that when some of the current crew make it big (which they will), I’ll be able to say “I saw them before they were famous…”
David Hyland
I love Adelaide Comedy because it is a symbol of fun, laughter, friendship and family. It has given me so many wonderful memories in the past few years, and I know it will always be a part of my laugh, whether I be behind the scenes or in the audience. So much love for AC and everyone who help to make it happen.
Lauren ‘Lolly Dolly’ Thiel
The Rhino Room is not only a great venue to see comedy; it’s also THE place to go for a drink if you want to view the comedians in their natural habitat.
Arj Barker
The perfect comedy oasis for great comics to play and create.
Greg Fleet
