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.

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 🐊

😋 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 🐊 -- 📸 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 💚

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

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Sugarbag and Darwin Pride might be over but there's still plenty of LGBTQIASB+ creatives to support at Fringe next month. We encourage you to look closer at the program with many shows being created, produced and performed by people from our community. SHOWS LISTED IN COMMENTS...

Put your hands up to be a part of the Fringe front lines by volunteering. We're still looking for passionate people to get involved. To register your interest and availability please complete the form on our website or reach out with questions. IMAGE Paz Tassone featuring Darwin Divine Dancers

🎼 Got some requests? We've started a new playlist to be used around the Hub and beyond at this year's Festival. Help us by adding your own music or your favourite tunes and then keep an ear out from July 11-20. IMAGE thanks to Paz Tassone featuring @_wcb_

Fringe is about picking your own journey and there's plenty of ways to have fun next month from July 11-20 🐊 We've made this bingo card as a fun way to try and maximise your Fringe experience, get them all ticked off and we'd love to hear about it ✅

Birthday shopping sometime soon? Why not buy them a Fringe voucher so they can have a wonderful time this July doing something unique and full of good feels 🐊 Shout out the Cancer and Leo babies ♋♌

Cute moment on Monday with Board Member Kat opening the very first box 🥰 shoutout to Cordial Draws for the logo and Caitlin Howell for the design ⭐️ huge thanks to ZipPrint Darwin NT for the ongoing sponsorship 🫶🏻

Bethany is a local Darwin artist who has been creating since she learnt to pick up paper. She uses many mediums from digital art to watercolours to tell stories about little guys doing little guy things.

80+ events and experiences are now online for you to explore 🐊 Shoutout to all of the incredible artists who are contributing to this year's lineup 👏🏻 And we still have exciting news to come 👀 The printed guide will be released Tuesday May 13th. @worldfringe.bsky.social

🐊 Just over 72 hours until 50+ events and experiences will be available for booking online. Image featuring JURAN captured by Leicolhn McKellar Photography at 'A Manifesto of Salt Water Women'. @worldfringe.bsky.social #worldfringe

Applications have just opened 🥳 If you’re a young artist, aged 12 – 25, wanting to showcase your latest artwork or an old one that you’d like to see on a gallery wall, then ‘Secret Art’ is for you 👏😌 Find out more or register now: darwinfringe.org.au/2025-secret-... #darwinnt #northernterritory

Volunteer Applications are open 🐊 Help out with the biggest platform for emerging, independent and experimental arts in the Northern Territory. In exchange you'll get access to see shows, a shirt and hopefully some new connections and confidence 🎟️👚

High five to the 20 artists who spent almost 6 hours on a Saturday learning about tech and producing a show 👏🏻 We could not have done these workshops and continue to provide additional resources and support without the Darwin International Airport Airport Development Group.

It’s March creative gremlins which means we can finally let you in on some of what we’ve been cooking! 💅 ✨ If you’re a visual artist or writer living in Darwin aged 12-25 this opportunity is for you! ✨ Find out more here: darwinfringe.org.au/fresh-yarns/ #darwinnt #northernterritory

Darwin Fringe supports you to create and share new work, ideas and events. We're a platform that connects you with new audiences and hopefully confidence.

💁‍♀️ It's our 10th birthday this July and Director Hannah Illingworth would love to wear a different pair of locally made crocodile earrings every day to celebrate. Help us out by tagging any local artists you know who make crocodile earrings - so she knows where to shop.

Got a love letter for Fringe? Share your deepest feelings about the Festival to be part of our 10th birthday Zine 💚 Submit your message anonymously or share your love loudly via the website. 📸 Images thanks to Paz Tassone on 2016 featuring The Love Club #valentinesday

⏳ DON'T FORGET General applications close midnight March 9th - darwinfringe.org.au/get-involved...

🐍🪵🏮 Wishing you a safe and prosperous year of the wooden snake. May this be a year of embracing flexibility and transformation. IMAGE thanks to Kiera Hopper captured in 2019 at the Party Passport Jungle Party at the Deck Bar.

Does your 2025 Fringe show need a Theatre? Two of our favourite venues in town can be found at Charles Darwin University and Darwin Community Arts. Get in touch with these organisations directly to book these spaces. -- IMAGE 2 thanks to Nina Annand Photography

The Novotel in Darwin CBD is one of many fabulous and friendly venues who are eager to support your show in 2025. Dream big 🌱

You have until midnight Sunday January 5th to submit your application to be a part of our 2025 curated program in Brown's Mart, Darwin Entertainment Centre or Dom’s Bar & Lounge: darwinfringe.org.au/applications/

🐊 4 reasons to be a part of our 10th annual Festival:

No rest for the wicked - we’re back from 8am tomorrow to answer application questions 🐊

Share the spotlight and steal the stage this July ⭐️ Fringe is the platform for you to have a go, to build your skills and connect with community (regardless of your previous experience). Applications for the curated program (Hub and Performance) close NEXT SUNDAY at midnight, that's January 5th.

🎄🌽🥗🍰 What leftovers are you most looking forward to? It's that time of year when we gather over food and not only is this good for the soul, it's great when you have an easy meal for later! From cold roast to takeaway containers of potato bake 'tis the season to appreciate how lucky we are.

Hub Applications close next month. These are applications for Brown's Mart, Darwin Entertainment Centre and Dom’s Bar & Lounge. Our office is closed from December 21st and will reopen 8am January 2nd. IMAGE thanks to Flowpyre capturing Dusty Feet Dance Collective at Darwin Entertainment Centre.

Only 3 weeks until we shut the office for the holidays - get in touch with your app questions before we knock off 🐊

Here's some venues who have expressed interest in supporting Fringe shows 🐊

4 weeks until we close for a holiday 🐊

We will be back in the office from 8am January 2 to answer all of your burning, last minute application questions. We highly recommend reaching out before this time as Hub and Performance Applications close at midnight Sunday January 5. IMAGE thanks to Tahlia Jasmine

We are curating 6 Hub Venues across 3 locations in 2025. You can apply receive highly subsidised access to any one of these spaces to present your new show or experience from July 11 - 20. Details for each of the venues can be found in the Artist Pack.

Apply via the website or reach out to find out what other options are available for submitting your application. IMAGE thanks to Leicolhn McKellar Photography featuring 'A Manifesto of Salt Water Women' in Brown's Mart #darwin #australia #fringefestival