Sydney Fringe Festival

The residents of Sydney come together every September to celebrate the famous Sydney Fringe Festival.

Prepare for an unexpected and exhilarating month with over 400 jaw-dropping events spread across four dynamic new precincts.

From the city’s pulsating heart to its hidden historical gems, they bring bespoke experiences that celebrate local stories and strengthen the bond between you, our festival-goers, and the city’s rich tapestry of communities. Secure your tickets and dive into a kaleidoscope of creativity as we transform Sydney into a riot of colour and culture this September!

Precincts

Dive into the fun and explore our four electrifying precincts: Central, Eastern, Inner West, and Greater Sydney! These dynamic hotspots are buzzing with Headline Events, Hubs, and Partner Venues, all packed into vibrant, location-based clusters that will keep you entertained and engaged.

Central Precinct
Step into the Central Precinct and unlock the full Sydney Fringe Festival experience! With headline events, diverse hubs, and an expanded festival garden, there’s something for everyone.

Central Precinct
Step into the Central Precinct and unlock the full Sydney Fringe Festival experience! With headline events, diverse hubs, and an expanded festival garden, there’s something for everyone.

Eastern Precinct
Tap into the rich arts and culture history of the Eastern Precinct. Enjoy diverse programming in theatre, music, and queer work.

Inner West Precinct
The vanguard of the Sydney Fringe Festival, the Inner West Precinct is the go-to destination for playful and experimental programming, focusing heavily on contemporary social issues.

Greater Sydney Precinct
Explore our venues located beyond the bustling city center, featuring Feast and Fringeville at Hurstville Entertainment Centre and two incredible weekends of performances at Riverside Theatres.

Sydney Fringe has a bold vision to be celebrated as one of the world’s leading Fringe festivals, and they are well on their way! Each September, emerging artists and culture creators from all over the city join forces to share Sydney’s stories and present new work from all genres.

Outside of festival time, the Sydney Fringe works with public and private sector partners to activate unused space, drive policy and regulatory reform, and advocate for independent artists, building a vibrant and sustainable arts, culture, and creative industries sector.

There is so much on it that it’s hard to cover everything on a single page. Please check out the official event program here for a full list of artists, acts, dates, times, venues, and prices.