Darwin Fringe Festival set to dazzle with a massive line-up

The Top End’s most eclectic and vibrant arts celebration, Darwin Fringe Festival, kicks off this Friday, 11 July on World Fringe Day, with another massive line-up.

Running until Sunday, 20 July and spanning 24 venues across Darwin, the festival features more than 400 artists and over 80 events.

Festival highlights include community cabarets, First Nations storytelling, immersive installations, youth showcases, experimental gigs, and thought-provoking new writing.

The festival also celebrates a decade of bold creativity showcasing the very best in emerging, experimental and independent arts from the Northern Territory and beyond.

With 70% of the program drawn from local talent, Darwin Fringe remains the NT’s biggest platform for homegrown creativity, championing new ideas in the artist-led format that is distinct to fringe festivals globally.

The festival’s Director, Hannah Illingworth commented, “There’s so much talent in the NT and such a rich tapestry of narratives, it feels special to bring so much of that together in a way that the community can connect with it. Fringe provides not only an entry point for the industry and people sharing their talents and their skills and their stories, but it’s also an opportunity to take that next step as well.”

The 2025 program reflects the NT’s diverse creative voice. With performances ranging from theatre to music, cabaret to circus and visual arts to spoken word, audiences can expect the unexpected.

Whether it’s family-friendly fun, a late-night laugh, or something a little left-of-centre, the program caters to all tastes.

Average ticket prices are around $20 and more than 10% of events are free.

This grassroots, artist-first event is supported by the Northern Territory Government through the NT Major Events Funding Program.

For tickets and the full program visit darwinfringe.org.au