The Adelaide Fringe Awards are a celebration of the diverse and wonderful shows presented throughout the festival season. To express interest in our specialist awards, please fill out the forms below. To read more about our overall Awards program, visit the Resource HERE. Please note some details are subject to change.
South Australian Artists
Adelaide Fringe Excellence in Poetry Award - Supported by John and Mary Walker OAM, this award recognises excellence in poetry and spoken word. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on exceptional poets within the festival, honoring their talent and dedication to the art of poetry. To apply for this opportunity, please opt-in HERE.
Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Awards - A mutual partnership with Adelaide Fringe and its partnering festivals, the Tour Ready Awards offer enhanced touring opportunities to shows that have the potential for a longer lifespan. Partnering festivals include Sydney Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Fringe WORLD, Hollywood Fringe and more! To apply for these opportunities, please opt-in HERE.
Mental Health Commissioner's Staging Change Award - This award celebrates a show that challenges prejudice, discrimination, and internalised shame around mental illness while fostering postive conversations. Funded by the Office for the Mental Health Commissioner with $30,000, it will cover costs associated with a regional South Australian tour in 2026, delivered by Country Arts SA. To apply for this opportunity, please opt-in HERE.
Australian Artists
Adelaide Fringe Excellence in Poetry Award - Supported by John and Mary Walker OAM, this award recognises excellence in poetry and spoken word. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on exceptional poets within the festival, honoring their talent and dedication to the art of poetry. To apply for this opportunity, please opt-in HERE.
Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Awards - A mutual partnership with Adelaide Fringe and its partnering festivals, the Tour Ready Awards offer enhanced touring opportunities to shows that have the potential for a longer lifespan. Partnering festivals include Hollywood Fringe and more! To apply for these opportunities, please opt-in HERE.
Mental Health Commissioner's Staging Change Award - This award celebrates a show that challenges prejudice, discrimination, and internalised shame around mental illness while fostering postive conversations. Funded by the Office for the Mental Health Commissioner with $30,000, it will cover costs associated with a regional South Australian tour in 2026, delivered by Country Arts SA. To apply for this opportunity, please opt-in HERE.
International Artists
Adelaide Fringe Excellence in Poetry Award - Supported by John and Mary Walker OAM, this award recognises excellence in poetry and spoken word. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on exceptional poets within the festival, honoring their talent and dedication to the art of poetry. To apply for this opportunity, please opt-in HERE.