Adelaide Fringe 2026 expressions of interest

Expressions of interest for our Adelaide Fringe 2026 season are open!

We are looking for exciting, genre pushing performance works to add to our 2026 Adelaide Fringe season. We are open to applications from artists working in all areas of performance - from live music to theatre, cabaret, comedy, clowning - and more.

Our black-box theatre ‘The Breakout’ is conveniently located a 15-minute walk from Rundle Street, The Garden of Unearthly Delights and Gluttony. It’s a perfect, intimate space for artist-audience interactions.

Our venue is a safe and welcoming space for experimenting with new ideas or presenting fully-realised works. Front of house and technical staff are provided for all performance and artists receive 100% of box office takings.

Key dates

Applications close: September 30, 2025, 11:59pm ACST

For any questions please contact The Mill General Manager Tim Watts, tim@themilladelaide.com

For questions regarding presenting in Adelaide Fringe 2026 and Fringe show registration, please contact artists@adelaidefringe.com.au

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

First Nations Dance Program

In 2022, we undertook a First Nations Dance Community Consultation with SA-based dance artists, to understand their needs and challenges. This consultation has informed the development of a broader extended program to benefit the First Nations dance community as a whole.

In 2023, we created our First Nations Dance Program supported by BlakDance (QLD) and Australian Dance Theatre, coordinated by proud Ngarrindjeri, Narungga and Kaurna woman Caleena Sansbury, supported by The Mill CEO/Artistic Director.

In 2025, the program continues with the aim to support First Nations dancers and dance groups who reside in South Australia by offering them the following - as identified needs through consultation;

• Business development skills workshops

• Residencies at The Mill

• Culturally safe dance technique classes at The Mill and AC Arts

• Culturally safe choreography and composition labs at The Mill

Through this program, artists are supported to explore new ideas, interrogate existing work, explore new collaborative relationships, and/or research their movement practice in connection to Country and kin. They are supported to make new work and explore dance practice to develop new or existing ideas or processes and make space for experimentation and culturally engaged collaboration.

Current Events

Call-outs

Past Programs

LIMITLESS 2025 Artist Call-out

Following the success of our LIMITLESS 2024 exhibition, we are inviting South Australian artists to contribute A5-size artworks to LIMITLESS 2025 - our Fundraiser Exhibition to be held in September. 

The exhibition is a celebration of work by local SA artists including: our studio artists and alumni artists, visual arts students and graduates, local artists, studio collectives and the wider arts community. 

Each artwork submitted will be A5-sized, and will be sold for $100. We will profile involved artists in the lead up to the launch, but artists' names and details will be kept anonymous in the exhibition. 

Artists' names and details will be revealed after works are purchased. When an artwork is sold, the artist will receive 50% ($50) and we will receive 50% ($50). This contributes to our annual fundraising target, ensuring we can continue to support and create opportunities for artists.

What can I submit?

• Framed A5 artwork 

• 3D object up to the size of your fist

Have an A5 artwork ready to contribute? Submit now 

Need a bit of time to create your artwork? Register your interest now

Key Dates:

Registration of interest: open now

Submissions open: open now

Submissions close: Friday,  August 29, 2025

Artworks delivered to The Mill by Friday, August 29, 2025

Photo: Bri Hammond

Reception + Venue Volunteers

Reception and Gallery Supervisor Role

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are the face of The Mill and play a key role in welcoming people to our venue.

They are the point of contact for members of the public who reach out to us (in person or via phone) and are responsible for making a positive first impression. They welcome visitors, artists and audiences into our spaces and make sure they feel well looked after.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring we are a great place to work and visit; helping us to keep clean, tidy, safe and professional.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors work closely with our team in completing a wide range of venue-oriented duties, in and around our spaces and alongside our artistic community.

This is a 1-3 day/PW volunteering role, please send a CV and/or short bio and list any relevant experience working in creative environments, arts organisations, galleries and or hospitality. 

Applications will be assessed on arrival.

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Venue Manager Assistant

The Venue Manager Assistant plays a key role in supporting The Mill’s Venue Manager with hands-on maintenance and building upkeep.

We're looking for volunteers with:

• 4-8 hours availability weekly or fortnightly

• A desire to develop their arts experience

• A good level of physical fitness

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