Visual Arts & Film

12 FILMS HEART

12 FILMS WITH HEART from the independent underground. Free & under the stars, Valentine's Day.

• 24 Jan - 14 Feb
• 7:00pm, 7:30pm

Theatre & Performance

New Beginnings 2026

Fresh, diverse, and daring voices - be the first to experience tomorrow’s theatre today.

• 6 Feb
• 6:00pm

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

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

Children's Events

2026 SuperKID Superfan Showdown Live Kids Gameshow hosted by Luke Bolland

Kids get a chance to get on stage and be part of the show as they show off their knowledge to win

• 24 Jan - 31 Jan
• 4:10pm

Music & Musicals

K Mak at the Planetarium

Stirring, electrifying soundscapes usher you through the cosmos.

• 30 Jan - 1 Feb
• Various times

Cabaret & Variety

Dolly Parton: Extravaganza!

More hair, more rhinestones, more hits! Feel the joy of Dolly in your heart and soul!

• 11 Feb - 15 Feb
• 6:30pm

Circus

Bubble Show for Adults Only

Artistic, mind bending, side-splittingly funny and filled with stunning high-level bubble skills.

• 21 Jan - 1 Feb
• 9:10pm

Comedy

RISQY BUSINESS

Gareth McKean’s RISQY BUSINESS—raw, real, and ridiculously funny. Don’t miss it!

• 22 Jan - 14 Feb
• 8:00pm

Theatre & Performance

Unplugged Magic

Mind-bending sleight, wit, and wonder — discover the magic hidden in everyday life.

• 21 Jan - 1 Feb
• 6:30pm

Comedy

Mirror Mirror

A comedy fairy tale about modern dating, dangerous men, and a damsel no longer in distress.

• 11 Feb - 14 Feb
• 4:30pm, 7:45pm

Comedy

Asian Comedy Showcase

A showcase of Australia's funniest Asian comedians!

• 21 Jan - 25 Jan
• 5:00pm, 6:00pm

Music & Musicals

Movin' Melvin Brown: The Ray Charles Experience - Live!

Feel the soul, the swing, the legend—Ray Charles’ greatest hits live with Movin’ Melvin Brown!

• 5 Feb - 8 Feb
• 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Comedy

ANISA NANDAULA - NO SMALL TALK

Anisa Nandaula (Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen) dives headfirst into the chaos of her life.

• 22 Jan - 1 Feb
• 6:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm