Magic & Illusion

Josh Staley: Deception by Design

Comedy collides with world-class magic in a high-energy, hilarious, and unforgettable experience

• 23 Jan - 1 Feb
• 5:00pm, 7:15pm

Comedy

him, him and me

An entirely improvised story. Every night is different. Expect twists, turns and tangents.

• 23 Jan - 13 Feb
• 6:00pm, 8:15pm

Visual Arts & Film

Bloom n Bark: Art Exhibition

For the lovers of dogs, flowers, art, colour, fun and joy experience Jane Ryan’s solo exhibition

• 30 Jan - 15 Feb
• 10:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm

Music & Musicals

Movin' Melvin Brown: SWEET SOUL MUSIC (The Sam Cooke Story)

Soul, songs & unstoppable tap energy—Movin’ Melvin brings Sam Cooke’s story to life on stage!

• 6 Feb - 13 Feb
• 7:30pm

Cabaret & Variety

Briefs: The Works

Glitter, grit, and glorious chaos - Briefs serve circus, drag, and burlesque at full throttle!

• 21 Jan - 15 Feb
• 7:15pm, 7:45pm

Comedy

Chinese Comedy Party

Fast rising Asian-Australian comedian Nathan Chin makes his solo hour debut!

• 21 Jan - 25 Jan
• 7:15pm

Cabaret & Variety

Woody Campfire's Camp Woodyfire

Pull up a chair 'round the fire for outback tales of love and longing, delivered with warm wit.

• 30 Jan - 14 Feb
• 8:00pm

Comedy

Tom Ballard - Be Funny Challenge (Impossible)

Australia’s Special Envoy For Comedy Tom Ballard returns in 2026 with a new show packed with jokes.

• 21 Jan - 25 Jan
• 6:15pm, 7:15pm

Community & Special Events

Nanna Bingo: The Wedding

Nanna Bingo is back with a brand new show and this time she's getting Married!

• 29 Jan - 7 Feb
• 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Circus

Primal

A thrilling, sexy, and hilarious circus experience designed for adults, from the creators of Rouge

• 22 Jan - 1 Feb
• Various times

Comedy

Seasonal Comedy Club

The biggest names in Australian comedy, and good beers too!

• 23 Jan - 14 Feb
• 8:00pm

Comedy

Darkest Comedy Hour

Enjoy the festival’s most outrageous and darkest best-selling stand-up comedy show!

• 23 Jan - 14 Feb
• 9:00pm, 9:30pm

Children's Events

Mojo & Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show

An Epic Magic Show That’s Funny, Heartfelt, and Brings the Whole Family Together!

• 21 Jan - 1 Feb
• 10:00am

Comedy

Fringe International Comedy Gala

The one stop shop for the best international acts at this year's Festival!

• 23 Jan - 14 Feb
• 7:00pm