Your Guide to Perth Fringe Festival

What is Fringe World?

Fringe World Festival is an annual multi-arts festival in Perth, Western Australia. Held during the summer season, it is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every year. The program of events features shows from a range of styles from comedy to circus, music to dance, and theatre to visual arts, hosted across over 100 venues throughout Perth.

Last year's Fringe Festival (2025) was a huge success. Here are some fast facts:

• The festival brought together 2,700 artists.
• Nearly 500,000 people attended.
• There were 577 events hosted.
• Over $10.7 million was spent at the Box Office, with $8.3 million going to the artists and venues.

When is Fringe World on?

This year (2026), the festival will run from 21 January to 15 February 2026.

Where are the show venues?

Many Fringe shows are located in the city centre and Northbridge, but you can find Fringe shows all over Perth! Use the location filter on the Fringe World website to find a show near you.

The Pleasure Garden is Fringe World's central location where you can relax, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy Fringe World entertainment and shows. It takes over Russell Square, a large park between Aberdeen Street and James Street in Northbridge. It's free to enter, but since it's a licensed area with a bar, you will need to show valid photo ID to gain entry. Under 18's are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Where can I buy tickets, and how much do they cost?

You can buy your tickets through the Fringe World website or the Fringe World app. Simply find the show you would like to attend, and click Buy tickets.

You can use the filters to look for the right date, genre, price, and location for you.

Ticket costs vary widely by show and location, but generally range from $20-40. Premium and very popular shows can come with higher prices, sometimes over $100. 

If you're on a budget, there are some free shows available. When searching for a show, use the 'free' filter under Price Range. Check out some of the free shows this year in our list below!

What shows are on this year?

This year, you can expect a wide range of genres, including:

• Cabaret & Variety
• Circus
• Comedy
• Community & Special Events
• Dance & Physical Theatre
• Magic & Illusion
• Music & Musicals
• Street Performances
• Theatre & Performance
• Visual Arts & Film

There are also some kid-friendly shows so you can take your little ones along too. We've put together a list of shows for your to browse to help you plan your Fringe experience!

Free Fringe shows

• Fri 23 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: Blue Water Vaudeville at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: LIGHTBOX26 at Northbridge Piazza
• Wed 28 Jan - Sat 31 Jan: The Bubble Canteen at Forrest Place
• Fri 30 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: Bloom n Bark: Art Exhibition at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
• Fri 13 Feb - Sat 14 Feb: Shake It Off Live! at Hillarys Boardwalk Amphitheatre
• Sat 14 Feb: Samba de Amor at Yagan Square

Shows you don't want to miss

Cabaret & Variety

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: The Lady Boys of Bangkok at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge
• Thu 22 Jan - Sat 24 Jan: STAR WARZ DENUDE (Returns) at The Jonesway Theatre, Perth
• Tue 10 Feb - Sat 14 Feb: Le Faux-French Cabaret at Ambassador Bar, Northbridge
• Wed 11 Feb - Sun 15 Feb: Lash Out at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge

Circus

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: GASHA at Ice Cream Factory, Northbridge
• Wed 28 Jan - Sun 1 Feb: Glitch at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge
• Wed 4 Feb - Sun 15 Feb: Campfire at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge

Comedy

• Thu 22 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: InterLOL - International Stand Up at Various Venues
• Tue 27 Jan - Sun 1 Feb: Sashi Perera - Pear Tree at Oasis Comedy Club, Perth
• Tue 27 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: The Pong Show at Chelsea Social, Perth
• Tue 3 Feb - Sun 8 Feb: Jacky Ng: Singaporean Lah-ughs at Various Venues
• Fri 6 Feb - Sun 15 Feb: 007 From Mumbai with Love at Various Venues

Magic & Illusion

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind at Planet Royale, Northbridge
• Sat 24 Jan - Wed 4 Feb: Alone: The Sacred Riana LIVE at Perth Town Hall
• Sat 7 Feb to Sun 8 Feb: Saksham Magical Madness at Planet Royale, Northbridge

Music & Musicals

• Tue 27 Jan - Sat 31 Jan: Latin y Flamenco at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
• Wed 28 Jan - Sat 31 Jan: Menagerie Choir's Wide Open Road at The Naval Store, Fremantle
• Mon 2 Feb - Sun 8 Feb: Bella Ciao! Songs for Nonna! at The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
• Thu 5 Feb - Sat 7 Feb: 10 Things: The Musical at Night Owl Studio, Morley
• Wed 11 Feb - Sun 15 Feb: Boogie Bingo at The Court

Dance & Theatre

• Thu 29 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: Flamencodanza at Various Venues
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: The SoccerActress at Old Mill Theatre, South Perth

Visual Arts & Film

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: Euphoria at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge
• Sat 7 Feb - Sun 15 Feb: Dark Hatchery - Draw Your Own Gothic Dragon at Scarborough Sports & Community Club

Children's Events

• Sat 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: Kids Rickshaw Scavenger Hunt with Peddle Perth
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: All Star Circus at The Pleasure Garden, Northbridge
• Sat 31 Jan - Sun 15 Feb: Wow! The Amazing Family Magic Show at The Craft Beer and Cider Garden, Northbridge
• Mon 26 Jan - Fri 30 Jan: Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo at Belgian Beer Cafe, Perth