Dunedin Fringe on now!

Dunedin Fringe is an annual 11-day multidisciplinary arts festival featuring fresh, innovative and experimental visual and performance art. There are circus acts, cabarets, musicians, art exhibitions, theatre shows, comedy and more!

This year Dunedin Fringe runs 14-24 March. It also overlaps with Dunedin Pride, and there are several crossover events to take in.

Each year the Fringe festival supports approximately 80 events staged by over 500 artists and crew, drawing an audience of around 15,000. It’s a low barrier, affordable, accessible highlight of Ōtepoti’s cultural calendar.

Why not make your own art at Check Your Adult at the Door? Or grab a gold coin sausie and enjoy live music in the Octagon this Saturday?

Click here for a calendar of events. Some events are ticketed, some are not. Some events are free, others koha, and some have fixed pricing. Check the individual event descriptions before you go.

Several shows and events have sensory-friendly or casual performances. For more information about accessibility, click here.