Adelaide Gaol is an official venue of the Adelaide Fringe 2026! Take a Twilight Tour or enjoy theatre, movies and comedy at Adelaide's spookiest venue.
Self-Guided Twilight Tours
Step into the Adelaide Gaol after dark with our special limited-time Self-Guided Twilight Tours.
Explore the grounds at your own pace and uncover the hidden stories that linger within these historic walls. As dusk settles and shadows stretch across the yards, the Gaol’s past feels closer than ever; creating an eerie, atmospheric experience you won’t soon forget. Online bookings only: book now.
Fringe shows
| Show | Description | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock | A Biographical True Crime Play - by Roy Maloy. Location – Mess Hall | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 27 Feb - 15 Mar | 7pm-8pm |
| In the Shadow of the Gallows | True crime movie double feature including Squizzy Taylor film: “Vendetta 19” followed by historical biographical film “In the Shadow of the Gallows” about the hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock - by Roy Maloy. Location – New Building Lawn | Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 26 Feb - 21 Mar | 8pm-9:30pm |
| Psych Ward Famous, how I became Jesus and interviewed a warlord | Wild tales and dark humour - by Sian Smyth. Location – Mess Hall | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 6 Mar - 22 Mar | 8:30pm-9:30pm |
| In Her Words - Elizabeth's Story (A Guided Tour) | The tragic tale of Elizabeth Woolcock, the only woman ever executed in South Australia. A one hour guided tour by Deb Robinson. | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 6 Mar - 15 Mar | 11am-12pm |
| In Her Words | Historian and storyteller Deb Robinson gives voice to the condemned, with meticulous research and evocative storytelling. Location - Mess Hall | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 6 Mar - 15 Mar | 1.30pm - 2.30pm |
