A crowded dim room with spotlights on a mirrorball and a patterned ceiling.

6 Oct - 23 Oct

Melbourne Fringe Festival

This year, it’s about time. 2022 marks 40 years since the birth of Melbourne Fringe, so this Festival is also a massive 40th birthday party. On the guest list you’ll find some of the country’s best established and emerging artists, actors, dancers, drag queens, musicians, and DJs, and of course, you.

The Festival is coming back to the streets of Melbourne for the first time in three years, so be ready to find Fringe in every corner of our city, with giant cornerstone venues everywhere from the Queen Victoria Market to the Docklands Sheds and its home at Trades Hall in Carlton.

Set to be the most ambitious program yet, expect immersive exhibitions, massive participatory artworks and the return of the iconic Fringe Parade and Lygon St Block Party.

With more than 450 events taking place over 18 days, this year’s massive program promises to be one to remember.

Date	Times
Thu 6 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Fri 7 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 8 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 9 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Mon 10 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Tue 11 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Wed 12 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Thu 13 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Fri 14 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 15 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 16 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Mon 17 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Tue 18 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Wed 19 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Thu 20 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Fri 21 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 22 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 23 Oct	12:00am - 12:00am

Runaway Festival Park

Melbourne Fringe’s new boutique playground of cabaret, comedy and circus.

Escalate

An explosive hour of entertainment, pushing the boundaries of the art of juggling.

Art Can Spray

A celebration of street art and the spray cans artists use to produce their work.

Fifi’s Fifth!

Come for the party - stay for the drama; an interactive theatre experience.

17 Oct - 23 Oct

Ethel Mermaid: Songs in the Key of Sea

It's showtime, and tonight the ocean's biggest star is set to make a splash.

Hannah Camilleri: Lolly Bag

A sketch comedy show by award-winning performer Hannah Camilleri.

11 Oct - 22 Oct

Juniper Rising

Activist, witch and queer icon Juniper Wilde dazzles in this phantasmagorical comedy-horror.

Club Fringe

Fringe Festival's late night offering at Trades Hall

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Pram People by Polyglot Theatre

A moment in time for children who ride in prams, and the adults who push them.

13 Oct - 15 Oct

It-Me TimeTraveller Beta Live x Social Dis Dance

Experience Taiwanese performance artist Betty Apple at Runaway Festival Park.

12 Oct - 19 Oct

Club Royale

A decadent concoction of iconic live music and Australia's finest circus.

TattleTales

Descend the stairs for an immersive, interactive and intimate storytelling adventure.

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14 Oct - 23 Oct

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Showcasing the best of international and local jazz culture over 10 days this October.

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29 Aug - 28 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

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11 Aug - 10 Dec

Princes of the Night

Enjoy the glitz and glamour of this weekly cabaret show.

19 May - 22 Dec

Improvised Comedy: Harold Night

Completely unscripted comedy performed by talented actors.

29 Dec - 31 Dec

Falls Melbourne

The summer music festival is relocating to Melbourne, featuring Arctic Monkeys and more.

Fringe Parade and Lygon St Block Party

Get ready to party with the iconic Fringe parade and Lygon St block party.