Yalgali

OUR FIRST NATIONS HUB

Sydney Fringe Festival begins at Yalgali, our First Nations Hub celebrating fresh voices, bold stories, and deep connection to Country.
Held over three powerful days at PACT on Gadigal land, Yalgali features storytelling, music, theatre,  and film; all by mob, for mob and allies. With a focus on new work from local First Nations artists, the program blends performance with community and ceremony.

Join us for a fire ceremony, live shows, and connection-driven events like Open Mic and Koori-oke. This is a space for celebration and truth-telling, gathering and joy, where the world’s oldest living culture leads the way in creativity and collective spirit.
Come together to honour Country, uplift community, and open the Sydney Fringe Festival.

Yalgali Program

Events & Parties Fire Lighting & Welcome Ceremony
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Events & Parties

Fire Lighting & Welcome Ceremony

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28 Aug | 30 minutes PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Film Yalgali Film Night: In My Blood It Runs
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Film

Yalgali Film Night: In My Blood It Runs

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28 Aug | 2 hours PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Events & Parties Yalgali Open Mic / Open Stage
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Events & Parties

Yalgali Open Mic / Open Stage

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29 Aug | 1 hour 30 minutes PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Events & Parties Koori-Oke
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Events & Parties

Koori-Oke

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29 Aug | 1 hour 30 minutes PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Spoken Word & Storytelling Australia's Least Wanted
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Spoken Word & Storytelling

Australia's Least Wanted

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30 Aug - 05 Sep | 1 hour PACT Centre for Emerging Artists, Emerging Artist Share House at Erskineville Town Hall

YALGALI

Is named after the sweet nectar and blossoming essence of the ‘Gadi’ (Grass) Trees. It’s a homage to the enduring spirit of Gadigal country and its people and an acknowledgment of the owners of the land on which we will gather.

DEADLY TIX

Yaama Mob, did you know we offer discounted tickets for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people. Just select the Deadly Tix ticket option on our website as you’re checking out.

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First Nations Artist Spotlight

Spoken Word & Storytelling Takatāpui
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Spoken Word & Storytelling

Takatāpui

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03 - 13 Sep | 55 minutes PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Theatre Way Back When
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Theatre

Way Back When

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12 - 28 Sep | 1 hour 30 minutes Old Fitz Theatre
Circus Camp Culture
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Circus

Camp Culture

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29 Sep - 05 Oct | 45 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker

Yalgali Supported by

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