CASTLEMAINE FRINGE IS ON!
22nd MarcH -
6th April 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun, 24 NovThe Taproom24 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Taproom, 1 Parker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
FRINGE APPLICATIONS
are now open!
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OPEN ACCESS EVENT
registrations
The Castlemaine Fringe Open Access program of events is open to anyone wanting to put on an event or show and be included in our printed and online program.
We have 7 event categories: Music, Theatre & Fabulous Theatrics, Comedy, Social Impact, Workshops, Film & Literature and Exhibitions & Open Studios.
Click below to sign up and register your event via Eventotron.
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Registrations close on Sunday 29th September 2024.
Registration fees apply.
$95 for ticketed events, exhibitions, open studios and $30 for free events.
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Fringe Presents Events
If you are a musician/ performer and would like to apply to perform at our Opening Night Street Party, Monster Mash Family Day Picnic or in the Fringe Hub, we want to hear from you!
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These acts are commissioned by Castlemaine Fringe but spaces are very limited.
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Applications close on Sunday 29th September 2024.
3
art auction artist callout
The Art Auction is Fringe’s major fundraiser. 50% of proceeds from the sale of artwork is paid direct to the artist with the other 50% going towards the 2025 Fringe Festival.
All mediums and sizes accepted along with items for our silent auction.
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Artwork registrations close 24th October 2024.
Become a Fringe Member
Support the thriving arts community in Castlemaine by becoming a member of Castlemaine Fringe. All funds go towards putting on our biennial festival.
Castlemaine Fringe is returning in 2025, celebrating community and creativity throughout the streets and buildings of Castlemaine. Our biennial festival offers diverse cultural and artistic experiences, supporting musicians, performers, and artists. The festival aims to enhance community wellbeing with activities like music, theatre, comedy, workshops, film & literature and exhibitions & open studios in various locations.
Donations support operating costs, the free Opening Night Street Party, and the continuation of Fringe, ensuring it remains fun, inclusive, accessible and affordable for everyone. All donations made to Fringe via the Australian Cultural Fund are tax-deductible.
Donate to the
2025 Fringe Festival
Walking The Fish
Commissioned to celebrate its 30th anniversary, 'Walking The Fish' is a short documentary tracing the origins of Castlemaine Fringe. Retold by those who were actually involved, the film showcases some of the successes and scandal of the first festival in 1992. Watch on Vimeo.
Revisit our 2023 festival
Check out our amazing video below from the MONSTER MASH and REACTIVATE so you can remember what a great time you had! Footage and production by Riah Jaye Media.
