SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
6-21 MARCH 2027
What the F is Fringe?
Fringe is where anything goes. Fringe is open-access, independent, and unfiltered. No curators, no gatekeepers — if you’ve got a show, you can take part. Fringe is where you’ll find the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly original and it’s where stars are born.
Why do people love Fringe?
- It’s raw and real — try something new
- It’s diverse — where difference takes centre stage
- It’s accessible and affordable — for artists and audiences alike
- It’s global — part of a 300+ strong international network of creative freedom
Comedy
Cabaret & Burlesque
Music
Theatre & Dance
Kids
Choirs
Australia’s Biggest Little Fringe
Three weekends of indie arts, bold ideas, and unexpected delights in Newy. Our buzzing beachside city welcomes artists and audiences from across the globe. Come for the art, stay for the vibe.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the festival on?
The 2026 Newcastle Fringe Festival will be taking place from the 14th until the 29th of March 2026. Tickets will be on sale from 1 February 2026.
When do artist applications start?
We’ll begin accepting expressions of interest from artists wishing to perform at the 2026 Newcastle Fringe in August 2025.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! Volunteering with Newcastle Fringe provides a fabulous experience in the arts industry and is a great addition to any C.V.
How can I support the fringe?
We are looking for Corporate Sponsors and Media Partners who want to collaborate with Newcastle Fringe Festival to help bring this vision to life.
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Fringe Partners
Standing Ovation Partners
Encore Partners
Curtain Call Partners
Media Mavens
Venue Partners
Hamilton Hub
Newcastle Hub
Beach n Burbs Hub
Newcastle Fringe acknowledges the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and recognise their enduring spiritual and cultural connection to land, sea, sky, and Country.