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Perth, WA · Summer

Fringe World Perth

Mid-January to mid-February (approx. 4 weeks)

Fringe World is Perth's open-access festival and one of the largest fringe festivals in the world, running about four weeks from mid-January. Northbridge is its heart, with the Pleasure Garden's tents and venues across the city hosting comedy, circus, cabaret, burlesque and late-night variety.

Attendances run to about 700,000, and the ticket prices stay deliberately low, so seeing several shows a week is normal Perth behaviour through January. The program spans international touring acts to first-time local performers, and the summer-evening garden venues are half the appeal.

  • Arts & Literature
  • Major Event
When
Mid-January to mid-February (approx. 4 weeks)
How often
Every year
Venue
Northbridge and venues citywide
Crowd
Approx. 700,000-800,000 attendances
Entry
Free + ticketed
Setting
Mixed
Public holiday
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Northbridge and venues citywideApprox. 700,000-800,000 attendancesOfficial event site

Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.

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