What is Fringe?
The Whangārei Fringe Festival is a 17-day city-wide celebration of performance, visual arts, comedy, music, theatre, circus, varied workshops and community activity. Whangārei Fringe is open-access, anyone can register! The programme is surprising, diverse and multifaceted – there is something for everyone – toddlers, elderly, music lovers and late-night comedy enthusiasts.
It is a chance to revel in arts experiences created by incredible local and visiting artists. We hope you’ll dive in and participate in this springtime riot! Light up the streets, fill the seats and come along for the ride!
Programme
OUR 2024 PROGRAMME IS OUT NOW!
Our pretty programmes are available now all over the city! Head to the What’s On section of our website, download our programme or pick up a copy in person from ONEONESIX, WDC, Whangārei City Library and the Whangārei isite Visitor Centre.
We hope you’ll keep it with you at all times – write on it, plan with it, go and see three shows in a night!
TICKETING
Tickets for Whangārei Fringe Festival events are available now! Our Fringe venues are small and tickets are limited so bookings are essential!
Not sure what type of ticket to purchase? See an explanation of ticket types below
- Child – applies to 13 years and under
- Concession – Children, Gold Card, Community Services Card and student ID holders
- General admission – everyone else!
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PURCHASE ONLINE
Purchase tickets online at any time by visiting our What's On or head to Eventfinda now!
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POP UP BOX OFFICE
The Fringe Box Office is open from 10am–1pm, Monday–Friday at ONEONESIX (116a Bank Street)
Merchandise
WE HAVE MERCH! We are super excited to have limited edition T-shirts and tote bags available this year. These will be available to purchase at selected Fringe Venues soon. Get in quick before they’re all gone!
VENUES
The Whangārei Fringe Festival is a vibrant city-wide celebration of arts and community. Fringe venues are located throughout town, offering a range of performances and activities. Official Fringe venues include:
- ONEONESIX
- Octagon Theatre
- Fringe After Dark (a pop-up comedy bar in the city center)
- Cirque du Fringe (a grand circus tent located at Pūtahi Park)
