Is Sydney Fringe For Me?

Do you know what Sydney Fringe is all about?

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be part of NSW’s biggest independent arts festival, you’re in the right place!

Why pick Sydney Fringe?

What is Sydney Fringe?
What is Sydney Fringe 2025
What is included in your registration?
  • Show listing on sydneyfringe.com (with over 2m visitors per festival)
  • Show listing in the Sydney Fringe Festival guide (over 30k distributed)
  • Full ticketing support from the Sydney Fringe ticketing team
  • Programming support
  • Masterclass series for producers and artists
  • Tools and templates exclusively made by Sydney Fringe
  • Inclusion on pop up sales campaigns utilising Sydney Fringe’s exclusive databases
  • Opportunities to perform at Sydney Fringe line up events through partnership programs
  • Access to Sydney Fringe branding, templates and assets to add to your marketing campaign
What do you need to do?
  • Create and produce your own show
  • Read the documentation provided, especially the Event presenter terms and conditions
  • Take advantage of the resources/ masterclasses we provide
  • Hit your deadlines; festival guide, programming, contracts etc
  • Make a decision on your programming
  • Understand the USP of your show
  • Market your show
  • ​Collaborate and work with us
Costs to keep in mind
  • Registration fee
  • Venue hire
  • Technician fee/ creative fees
  • Internal ticketing fees
  • Public Liability Insurance fee
  • Paid marketing (ads, meta campaigns)
  • Marketing collateral (design, photography, posters, flyers)
  • Creative costs to make your show
Registration Breakdown

Sydney Fringe Registration Breakdown 2025

What is Fringe doing to add value?
  • Fringe Hubs are accessible venue hires at low cost
  • Masterclass series
  • Fringe resources
  • Sydney Fringe awards & touring awards
  • Access Provision fund
  • Curated funded programs
  • Relationship with satellite venues that usually have programming barriers or limitations
  • Programs team over email and phone
  • Specialised First Nations and Access Team

Sydney Fringe is a platform for bold, innovative, and boundary-pushing performances across theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, and more.

 

It’s where emerging and established artists bring their creative visions to life, connecting with audiences in venues across the city.

 

If you have any further questions please reach out to our incredible programming team at artists@sydneyfringe.com