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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 to find a show near you.

 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 or the . 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:
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb: 
• Wed 28 Jan - Sat 31 Jan: 
• Fri 30 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Fri 13 Feb - Sat 14 Feb:
• Sat 14 Feb:

Shows you don't want to miss

Cabaret & Variety

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Thu 22 Jan - Sat 24 Jan:
• Tue 10 Feb - Sat 14 Feb:
• Wed 11 Feb - Sun 15 Feb:

Circus

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Wed 28 Jan - Sun 1 Feb:
• Wed 4 Feb - Sun 15 Feb:

Comedy

• Thu 22 Jan - Sat 14 Feb:
• Tue 27 Jan - Sun 1 Feb: 
• Tue 27 Jan - Sat 14 Feb:
• Tue 3 Feb - Sun 8 Feb:
• Fri 6 Feb - Sun 15 Feb:

Magic & Illusion

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Sat 24 Jan - Wed 4 Feb: 
• Sat 7 Feb to Sun 8 Feb:

Music & Musicals

• Tue 27 Jan - Sat 31 Jan:
• Wed 28 Jan - Sat 31 Jan:
• Mon 2 Feb - Sun 8 Feb:
• Thu 5 Feb - Sat 7 Feb:
• Wed 11 Feb - Sun 15 Feb:

Dance & Theatre

• Thu 29 Jan - Sat 14 Feb:
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb:

Visual Arts & Film

• Wed 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Sat 7 Feb - Sun 15 Feb:

Children's Events

• Sat 21 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Sat 24 Jan - Sat 14 Feb:
• Sat 31 Jan - Sun 15 Feb:
• Mon 26 Jan - Fri 30 Jan: