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De Parel, Darling ✨

Wed, Feb 11 2026
With the support of Lotterywest, the beloved De Parel Spiegeltent continues to dazzle audiences in The Pleasure Garden. Now with a refreshed exterior and the same world-class performances inside.
Tucked inside The Pleasure Garden, the Lotterywest De Parel Spiegeltent is a true FRINGE WORLD icon. With its mirrored interiors, velvet curves and old-world glamour, this 117-year-old beauty has been hosting unforgettable cabaret, circus and live performance since first gracing Fringe in 2011.

This year, De Parel made an entrance like never before. The tent’s facade received a fresh new look, revamped by our Senior Site Design & Activations Coordinator, Maisie Cottingham. The updated exterior adds an extra layer of sparkle and intrigue, setting the tone before audiences even step inside, a little teaser of the magic waiting beyond the doors.

The continued presence of De Parel at FRINGE WORLD wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our principal supporter, Lotterywest. Their commitment to arts, culture and community helps bring world-class experiences to festival-goers year after year, and ensures spaces like De Parel remain at the heart of the festival.

From the first glance to the final applause, De Parel continues to be a place where stories unfold, lights glow and Fringe memories are made.
De Parel Tent with people sitting outside
Photography by See You Shine Photography