DARWIN FRINGE

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IMAGE thanks to Wayne Maggs capturing the 2025 show SOLEIL by Molly Lorraine O'Hagan in Brown's Mart Theatre.

Listen in online from 6-7pm on Monday November 10th to find out about performing or presenting in the 2026 Darwin Fringe Festival.

Perfect for anyone who is curious or ready with hard-hitting questions.

This session is aimed at Artists and Venues.

Find the pack here: drive.google.com/file/d/1FWFA...

IMAGE thanks to Prerak Shah Photography documenting the 2025 Divine Steps show in Brown's Mart.

This document provides lots of information and resources and we highly encourage everyone to read it if you're interested in participating in Fringe.

You can find the pack linked in the comments below, on the Artist page on our website and in our link in bio.

Ready to do your Fringe homework? We've released the 2026 Artist Pack with a few formatting changes and extra information.

Our commitment to artists remains consistent and as such there will be no increase in fees as we understand that times are tough for everyone right now.

Did Fringe leave you feeling inspired to be on stage yourself? Here's some important dates in the 2026 timeline to consider 🤔💭 #fringefestival #darwinnt

Thanks for celebrating our second 10th birthday with us at the iconic Brown’s Mart and a massive shoutout to the amazing performers who kept us entertained all night long 💚 there’s plenty more photos in the Facebook Album. Thank you to @shah_prerak for helping to capture all of the special moments 🐊

Plus Katja's Delicious Popcorn will be on site most nights providing you with gluten free, vegan and nut free snacks 🍿

THE SCHEDULE
▪️ Friday 11 | Amsterdam Sliders
▪️ Saturday 12 | Africa Soul Food
▪️ Sunday 13 | L italia
▪️ Tuesday 15 | Africa Soul Food
▪️ Wednesday 16 | S&S Indian Street Food
▪️ Thursday 17 | Yogi's Way
▪️ Friday 18 | S&S Indian Street Food
▪️ Saturday 19 | Africa Soul Food
▪️ Sunday 20 | Yogi’s Way

😋 Get ya feast on at Fringe because our food program has never tasted this good!

We've got a rotation of some iconic and brand-new food vans at our Hub at Brown's Mart this year.

#darwinnt #northernterritory #darwinfringe

Happy Territory Day 🎆 We're excited to be showcasing and celebrating local stories with more than 70% of events being presented by Territorian creatives from July 11-20 🐊

Stay safe tonight and don't forget to pick up your rubbish 🎇🚮

Curtains up from July 11th and then you only have 10 days to feast on Fringe 🐊

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📸 Image thanks to Paz Tassone from Darwin Divine Dancers performance in 2022 in Brown's Mart Theatre.

Bethany ( @cordial_draws ) Fringo artwork looks so good on the front cover of Off The Leash 🐊 a massive thank you to Off The Leash for all of your incredible support and the work you do for our industry year round 💚

🎺 TROPICAL ARAFURA RHYTHMS
6pm - 7pm SAT 19 | FREE | TOWN HALL RUINS

🌏 WORLD FRINGE ONLINE Q&A
8am - 9:30am & 6:30pm - 8pm TUE 15 | FREE | ONLINE: GOOGLE MEET

➡️ Find an additional 66 events on the website and in the program.

✍🏾 TERRITORY WRITERS PROSE, POETRY AND OTHER WORDS
1pm - 2pm SUN 13 | PAY WHAT YOU CAN | BROWNS MART THEATRE

🎷 THE TROPPOMATICS
6pm - 7pm SAT 13 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🏴‍☠️ TREASURE ISLAND
2pm - 3pm SUN 20 | FREE | BROWN’S MART STUDIO

🎨 SECRET ART
11am - 4pm FRI 11, WED 16, THU 17 & FRI 18 & 10am - 2pm SAT 12 & SAT 19 | FREE | UNTITLED GALLERY + STUDIO

🦐 SLOPPY: HOW BOYS BROKE THE WORLD
5:30PM - LATE SAT 12 & 11am - 4pm SUN 13 - SUN 20 | FREE | GALLERY TWO SIX 6

🤫 MUM GUILT CONFESSIONAL
1:30pm - 5:30pm SAT 12 | BY DONATION | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🔥 RAWNT 70/80 REVOLVER
7:30pm - 10pm WED 16 & THU 17 | FREE | DARWIN SKI CLUB

🎸 ROMAAN
5pm - 5:45pm THU 17 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

📚 INCUBATOR
2pm - 6pm SAT 19 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🧠 INDUSTRY SPEEDATING
12pm - 1pm SAT 19 | FREE | BROWN’S MART STUDIO

🌙 MOONGAZE
4:30pm - 5:30pm FRI 18 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🧑‍🎤 DARWIN BEACH CHOIR
4pm - 5pm SUN 20 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🫧 FLOAT ON WITH MISS BUBBLES
12:30 - 1:30pm SAT 12 | FREE | CIVIC PARK

🦶 FOOT
9pm - 10pm FRI 18 & 2pm - 3pm SAT 19 | BY DONATION | BROWN’S MART STUDIO

🤝🏿 ARTIST NETWORKING
5pm - 6pm SUN 20 | FREE | BROWN’S MART COURTYARD

🗣️ AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM - DARWIN HEAT!
6pm - 7:30pm THU 17 | BY DONATION | FLORA’S TEMPER

🏆 AWARD CEREMONY
Forget the Oscars, there’s no Golden Globes here.
6pm - 7pm SUN 20 | FREE | BROWN’S MART STUDIO

Times are tough but there's still plenty of ways to get ya Fringe full without splashing too much cash.

*Some of these shows require a donation upon entry or offer pay-what-you-can tickets.

SHOWS LISTED IN COMMENTS

🙊 UNSENT.
What happens when you put an artist, a poet, a lover, and a matchmaker in a world where standards are higher than ever, pressure is building, and where every person you meet is dealing with their own internal battles – sound familiar?
12 & 13 July

🇮🇹 TROPPO ITALIA
What does it mean to be Troppo?
15 & 17 July

📚 THE LIBRARY
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT: Local dropout attempts to showcase insightful dialogue about third places online, how they can exist, how we use them and how they can be used against us.
15 & 16 July

👙 TERRITORYLESQUE
Territorylesque is a bold, hilarious burlesque journey through troppo life—celebrating iconic characters, wild nights, and Territory pride.
12 & 13 July

🦐 SLOPPY: HOW BOYS BROKE THE WORLD
A preview of new work by Therese Ritchie.
Opens Saturday 12, 13-20 July

🎵 ROMAAN
My performance is a reflection of the way I’ve explored, experienced and interpreted the world.
17 July

🌙 MOONGAZE
Moongaze is a Mparntwe/Alice Springs-based acoustic duo spinning songs of love and protest.
18 July

🕊️ MAGPIE
Magpie is a musical comedy show about living like one of Australia’s most brave birds – and what it means to come out in 2025.
20 July