Adelaide Fringe & Adelaide University call on artists to create the official 2027 poster.

Applications are now open for the Adelaide Fringe 2027 Poster Competition, with artists invited to create the artwork that will become the hero visual of next year’s festival.

One of Adelaide Fringe’s most iconic traditions, the annual Poster Competition gives artists the opportunity to have their work seen across the city and beyond, appearing on posters, signage, digital channels, merchandise and marketing materials as part of the festival’s official visual identity.

The 2027 Poster Competition is proudly supported by Adelaide University, with the winning artist to receive a $10,000 cash prize provided through the partnership. They will also be awarded free artist registration to present their own exhibition as part of Adelaide Fringe 2027.

The 2027 theme is Fringe for everyBODY, celebrating Fringe as a festival without barriers, where everyone can participate, create, connect and belong.

Artists are invited to respond to the people who make Fringe what it is, from performers stepping onto the stage, to audiences discovering a new favourite show, venues and producers helping bring work to life, and the communities who support and shape the festival each year.

“Adelaide University is proud to support the Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition and help provide a meaningful opportunity for artists to have their work seen by audiences across South Australia and beyond,” said Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor International and External Engagement at Adelaide University.

“Creativity, access and participation are central to the life of a vibrant city, and this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting artists, ideas and community connection. We are thrilled to help back the winning artist with the $10,000 prize and look forward to seeing how artists respond to the 2027 theme, Fringe for everyBODY.”

Adelaide Fringe Audience Executive Director Ella Huisman said “The Adelaide Fringe poster is one of the most recognisable parts of the festival and a powerful opportunity for an artist to help shape how Fringe is seen and remembered. Each year, the winning artwork captures the spirit of Adelaide Fringe and becomes part of the visual story of our festival and our state. For 2027, Fringe for everyBODY invites artists to celebrate the people, stories and communities that make this festival so unique.”

The Poster Competition has helped elevate the work of artists across South Australia and beyond, with previous winners including Billie Justice Thompson, John Pedder, Rebecca Davis, Alana Naylor, and Mali Isabel.

In 2026, the competition received over 400 entries, reflecting strong community participation and the continued excitement surrounding the annual search for the official Adelaide Fringe poster.

The Top 40 designs will be announced in early October 2026, with the winning poster to be revealed later that month.

Applications for the Adelaide Fringe 2027 Poster Competition close on Sunday 30 August 2026.

Artists can find the full competition details at adelaidefringe.com.au/poster-competition and apply via http://adlfrin.ge/2027PosterCompetition

Adelaide Fringe 2027 will be held from 19 February to 21 March 2027.