Fringe Westside is set to return from 29 September to 18 October 2026, bringing the energy of the Melbourne Fringe Festival to venues and public spaces across our City.
The Bluestone Church Arts Space will provide an intimate setting for a diverse range of performances, whilst local First Nations-led Na Djinang Circus will present a free, family-friendly roving street performance in Footscray and Yarraville. There's also shows at Kindred Studios, Pride of Our Footscray and Footscray Railway Station. Explore the full program of Fringe Westside events below.
Melbourne Fringe Festival is Victoria’s longest-running multi-arts festival, platforming the vital voices of independent artists across all artforms.
The 2026 Festival runs from 29 September to 18 October. For more information visit: melbournefringe.com.au
Original Photo: Tiffany Garvie, Image Creation: Liana Lucca-Pope