General Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:30pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday: 2:30pm – 1:00am
Sunday: 2:30pm – 12:00am
School Holiday Opening Hours:
January 15 - 31 January
Opens daily from 2:30pm
The Woodside Pleasure Garden
About The Woodside Pleasure Garden
Perth's favourite Fringe playground is The Woodside Pleasure Garden in Northbridge, home to the biggest range of entertainment in the Festival.
Free entry every day, there's nowhere better to enjoy Perth’s balmy summer evenings with friends and family.
Come see the new venues, enjoy more food and refreshment choices than ever before and see the return of the FRINGE WORLD Mermaids.
The Woodside Pleasure Garden is located on the traditional lands of the Wadjuk people of the Noongar nation.
Dogs are not allowed (service animals and guide dogs excepted).
Important Information
The Woodside Pleasure Garden is a licensed area and security may ask to see valid Photo ID to gain entry. If you cannot produce valid photo ID then you may be refused entry, without refund for any tickets purchased. Under 18's are welcome to licensed areas but must be accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult and the decision to allow entry is entirely at the discretion of the licensee. Visit the FAQ page for the valid forms of Photo ID accepted in WA. Note that some events are restricted to over 18s only.
Please be patient and comply with government-mandated contract tracing requirements when entering this venue. Click here for more COVID safe information.
Photo credits: Johannes Reinhart, Daniel James Grant, Johannes Reinhart, Hannah Sorrell, John Leonard
Location
Located at Russell Square Northbridge, enter from intersection of James and Melbourne St
Opening Hours
Public Transport
Closest Bus Stop: Perth Bus Station. Exit onto Roe Street and turn left. Turn right onto Melbourne street and then you'll arrive at The Woodside Pleasure Garden. Approx a 10-minute walk.
Closest Train Station: Perth Station. Exit onto Roe Street and turn left. Turn right onto Melbourne street and then you'll arrive at The Woodside Pleasure Garden. Approx a 10-minute walk.
Facilities
- FRINGE WORLD Box Office
- Cashless Bar
- Cashless Food Vendors
- Toilets
Accessibility
The Woodside Pleasure Garden is an accessible hub.
Wheelchair access to the Hub is via the main entrance on James St
Wheelchair parking bays are located nearby, on Aberdeen St.
Unisex accessible toilets on site.
See the Accessibility page for further information about accessibility at FRINGE WORLD Festival.
Sustainability Information
- No single use cups at this venue (New In 2021). A $2 deposit will be payable when you purchase a drink. You can choose to keep the cup for use at home or return it to get your refund (refund limited to a maximum of two cups per person).
- Recycling and glass collection points available on site, please use the correct bin
- All food and beverage outlets will be using compostable, reusable or recyclable containers and utensils
- Consider using active or public transport or carpooling to reduce your carbon footprint
- E-ticketing for all venues on-site, reducing waste
Don't forget to download the FRINGE WORLD App from Google Play or the App Store.
Food and Drink
Food
Bao Wow: Asian streets eats including baos and popcorn chicken.
Latina Plant Power: 100% plant based menu, inspired by the most popular street food from Mexico and Latin America.
Outback Eats: Dunde Burger, Aussie Burger, Vego Burger, She'll Be Right Combo, chips and more.
Porkies BBQ: The home of real pit American BBQ.
G-Free Doughnuts: Sweets and coffee.
Billy Van Creamy: Real ice cream. No funny stuff.
Drinks
Quench your thirst with some of WA's favourite drops including beer and cider from Gage Roads Brew Co. and Matso's, Summery wines from MadFish and Howard Park Wines plus Giniversity's award-winning gins. Perfect for a balmy night with mates.
