Dunedin Fringe Festival

2019 Fringe Artist Grants..

22 November 2018

This year we received 25 applications requesting a total of $90,640.36. An independent panel of industry experts was convened in September

2019 Fringe Team: Applications Open..

1 October 2018

We are now accepting applications for the following self-employed contractor positions: Production Manager - Download listing Volunteer Co-Ordinator - Download listing Applications

2019 Dunedin Fringe dates announced!..

19 July 2018

DUNEDIN FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATES SUCCESS..

19 March 2018

After an eleven day whirlwind of non-stop arts and entertainment the 2018 Dunedin Fringe Festival concluded with the official Festival

Review – The No Show..

13 March 2018

REVIEW: The No Show I can liken the Dunedin Fringe Festival to the expanding universe; in the early days, when it

Latest Black Box event announced – Perry Buoy..

13 March 2018

Saturday night in The Short Black Box... Perry Buoy is a project by local musician Sarah McGaughran. Perry Buoy combines anologue

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13 March 2018

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? In which the name and the name bear both biographical and fabulous stories throughout the generations - It

Wilson Dixon adds extra show!..

10 March 2018

STOP THE PRESS! HOLD THE HORSES! Wilson Dixon has added an extra show 9.30pm Weds 14th - get your filthy

EVENT CANCELLED: AUNTY 6.30pm 9.3.18..

9 March 2018

The Dunedin Fringe Festival regrets to advise that the 6:30pm session of Aunty (at 49 Walter Street) has been cancelled

The shortest person in the blackest box…..

7 March 2018

The latest addition to the Common Ground Espresso Short Black Box line up. This performer is small, but perfectly formed.

Event Cancellations..

26 February 2018

The Dunedin Fringe Festival regrets to advise that three shows have been cancelled. All performances of the avant garde performance

Call for Expressions of Interest: Dunedin Fringe Arts..

23 February 2018

Dunedin Fringe is seeking a capability consultant to help us grow through 2018 and beyond. The world's southernmost fringe festival is

Orange Box in Short Black Box. Crazy? Yes...

22 February 2018

We have an exciting new addition to the line up of shows performing in the the Common Ground Espresso Short Black

Festival Club Nights Acts Announced!..

21 February 2018

So you think you can dance? Prove it. Club Nights are back at the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2018 - four nights of

Even More CAFFEINE!!!..

20 February 2018

Local legend Wolfman Stuey returns to the Dunedin Fringe Festival this year for a one-off performance in the Common Ground

SHORT BLACK BOX: More performances announced!..

20 February 2018

Sometimes one shot of espresso is not enough! Announcing our second round of performers for the Common Ground Espresso SHORT BLACK

Common Ground Espresso’s Short Black Box – first..

19 February 2018

Stoked to announce the first round of performances that we’ll be hosting in the Short Black Box, sponsored by Common

Call for Expressions of Interest: The Common Ground..

13 February 2018

Call for Expressions of Interest: The Black Box Do you have a wild idea you have been wanting to try out? Know

Fringe is seeking volunteers!..

16 January 2018

With over 100 events lined up Fringe has a range of thrilling volunteering opportunities that allow volunteers to get amongst

2018 Dates Announced!..

31 May 2017

Brought to you in large part by the number 8, we are pleased to announce that Dunedin Fringe will take

Dunedin artists dominate 2017 Fringe Festival Awards..

19 March 2017

After a non-stop eleven-day explosion of art, music and performance, Dunedin Fringe 2017 marked its final night with the Festival’s annual Fringe Awards.

Venue Change: Anything Could Happen..

16 March 2017

We are happy to announce this show is moving to a larger venue due to overwhelming interest! Check it out

Events Cancelled: Africa Entsha and Stimela The Gumboot..

15 March 2017

The Dunedin Fringe Festival regrets to advise that two shows have today been cancelled. All performances of the acapella vocal

Festival event cancellation – ‘Fish Saw’..

2 March 2017

The Dunedin Fringe Festival has today confirmed the cancellation of Fish Saw.

‘Wilderpeople’ star to co-host Opening Night Showcase..

1 March 2017

Fringe is just around the corner! There's only a week until The Polson Higgs Opening Night Showcase, where 25 acts will take to the Town Hall stage for a two-hour extravaganza of music, comedy, theatre and all-around spectacle. Beloved local entertainer Tahu Mackenzie is set to return as one of two Showcase MCs, joined this year by Oscar Kightley, star of 'Sione’s Wedding', 'bro’ Town' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'.

Fringe’s first sellout and two event cancellations..

24 February 2017

Film-fans may be disappointed to learn that the mysterious film event The Odeon – Drive In Cinema has already sold out. The

Lift off! Fringe 2017 has officially launched..

10 February 2017

Close to 100 people gathered to launch of the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2017 programme on Wednesday, when details of this year’s acts, artists and events were revealed. Tickets are now on sale for the more than 70 events on offer.

Fringe 2017 goes live on Thursday!..

5 February 2017

Just a few days to go till the Fringe 2017 programme is revealed and you can start to get your

Meet your core Fringe 2017 Team..

16 January 2017

The 2017 Fringe team had our first production meeting of the year today, with everyone meeting on site at Fringe

See you next year!..

23 December 2016

We’ve spent the final weeks of 2016 wrapping up as much Fringe bizz as possible before heading off on some

Artist Registrations for Fringe 2017 have closed!..

14 October 2016

There’s been a huge response to the call for registrations for Fringe 2017. We’re amazed by all the incredible submissions

Registrations Open for 2017..

9 August 2016

Registrations are now open for Dunedin Fringe 2017 (9-19 March). Please head over to our Artists Page for all the

2017 Dates Announced!..

5 July 2016

Dunedin Fringe 2017 will take place 9th - 19th March. Our famous Showcase event will again take place on the

Festival Club Set-up..

29 February 2016

The set-up in our new Festival Club is coming up nicely. We're very excited to show you all what the

Program Launch 2016..

3 February 2016

And there it is - our big, bold beautiful 2016 Festival Guide! With over 70 events this is shaping up to

Office Relocation..

5 January 2016

We're back - and in new digs too! Come pop in to 26 Princes Street with any Fringe-related queries, we're

Volunteer Registrations 2016 Open!..

23 November 2015

Here's your chance to be a part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival in 2016! There are a bunch of different volunteer

Applications for Fringe and Venue Grant have now..

9 October 2015

A huge thank you to everyone who applied. We are now working with the Dunedin Fringe Funding Panel accessing everyone's

Artist Registrations 2016 Open!..

1 September 2015

Yes it's true, you can now register your excellent new show (or idea!) to be part of Dunedin Fringe 2016.

Pecha Kucha Night Dunedin Vol. 27...

27 August 2015

Pecha Kucha is a unique presentation format where 10 presenters show 20 projected images and have only 20 seconds to

Dunedin Fringe 2016..

1 July 2015

Registration Is Coming Soon! Registration packs will be available on this website from 1st September 2015. Our second annual Fringe Hui will also

Join the Fringe..

29 June 2015

The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is looking for an administrator to assist with the running of the Trust and its

Participate In Our Audience Survey!..

30 March 2015

Our 2015 audience survey is now live! We really value your feedback, and would appreciate any thoughts you have on

Awards Night Winners Announced..

23 March 2015

The 2015 Dunedin Fringe Festival went out with a bang at the official Festival Awards event on Sunday evening. The

Event Cancellations for Marginalia and Pick-A-Path: Dance in The City..

17 March 2015

Two Dunedin Fringe Festival events have cancelled one of their performances, due to unforseen cirumstances. Marginala: A Fringe Celebration of

Event Postponement and Venue Change..

13 March 2015

Two Dunedin Fringe Festival performances have had to change event details. Scene 24, a collaboration between Dunedin’s The Forgotten Guests and

Hundreds Enjoy Dunedin Fringe Launch..

12 March 2015

Last night, over 700 people attended the Polson Higgs Opening Night Showcase at the Regent Theatre. Seventeen different artists from

Change of Venue for Aunga..

5 March 2015

The Dunedin Fringe Festival show Aunga has announced a change of venue. The show was originally to be held in the

Frank, The Mind Reading Hot Dog Cancelled From..

27 February 2015

Comedian Frank, the Mind-Reading Hotdog has unfortunately had to cancel his show at the Dunedin Fringe Festival due to personal

Fringe T-Shirts On Sale!..

25 February 2015

Want to remember the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2015 with some original merch? Fringe t-shirts are now on sale at Fringe

Dunedin Fringe Fesitval Guide 2015 Front Cover

Get Your Copy of the Programme Now!..

13 February 2015

Fringe staff, artists and supporters had a great time at the Programme Launch in the Lower Octagon tonight. The surprise

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Nau mai haere mai – welcome to the Dunedin Fringe