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Sun, 24 NovThe Taproom24 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Taproom, 1 Parker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaThe Castlemaine Fringe 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.
Sat, 22 MarCastlemaine22 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 06 Apr 2025, 9:50 pmCastlemaineCastlemaine Fringe Festival 2025 IS ON! Applications are now open for our Open Access program of events.
Sat, 03 Aug$35/$30, LOT1903 Aug 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:50 pm$35/$30, LOT19, Langslow St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaWinter Warmer - A night of warmth, creativity and spontaneity, as well as a fundraiser for Castlemaine Fringe Festival & Castlemaine Clay, Smoke & Mirrors will also feature a kiln being built especially for the event, works from which will be presented in an exhibition to follow the event.
Fri, 12 July$25 / $20, Theatre Royal12 July 2024, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm$25 / $20, Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaGet your Frocks on for Fringe and celebrate 30 years of Priscilla Queen of the Desert! All the fun of a Fringe event, with a catwalk Farshun parade starring YOU and all your mates plus drag performances, door prizes, and a screening of 'The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert' (M).
Fri, 12 AprCastlemaine Town Hall12 Apr 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pmCastlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450A night of Cabaret! Comedy! & Cocktails! Loads of amazing acts, incredible performances, party vibes plus delicious food. $35 / $30 - All funds go towards the 2025 Fringe Festival
Multiple DatesSat, 16 DecRed Hill Hotel16 Dec 2023, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pmRed Hill Hotel, 163 Main Rd, Chewton VIC 3451, AustraliaShe's fabulous, She's got the bingo balls in her hands and she's back at the Red Hill Hotel for 3 nights of HOT BINGO ACTION! With Boozy bar prizes and song surprises - is it Bingo or is it cabaret? ITS BOTH! Eyes down at 8.30pm! $10 – $15 AUD + BF. Get your tickets as these will SELL OUT!- Multiple DatesSat, 04 NovRed Hill Hotel04 Nov 2023, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pmRed Hill Hotel, 163 Main Rd, Chewton VIC 3451, AustraliaShe's fabulous, She's got the bingo balls in her hands and she's back at the Red Hill Hotel for 3 nights of HOT BINGO ACTION! With Boozy bar prizes and song surprises - is it Bingo or is it cabaret? ITS BOTH! Eyes down at 8.30pm! $10 – $15 AUD + BF. Get your tickets as these will SELL OUT!
- Multiple DatesSat, 02 SeptRed Hill Hotel02 Sept 2023, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pmRed Hill Hotel, 163 Main Rd, Chewton VIC 3451, AustraliaShe's fabulous, She's got the bingo balls in her hands and she's back at the Red Hill Hotel for 3 nights of HOT BINGO ACTION! With Boozy bar prizes and song surprises - is it Bingo or is it cabaret? ITS BOTH! Eyes down at 8.30pm! $10 – $15 AUD + BF. Get your tickets as these will SELL OUT!
Sat, 26 Aug11 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine26 Aug 2023, 7:00 pm11 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine, 11 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaCastlemaine Fringe Festival presents our annual Winter Warmer event. Dust off your sequins and dazzle with your interpretation of FIRE and ICE. Local outfit 'The Presbyterians' will rock the vibe with live music followed by DJ Jacob Schmitt. PLUS delicious warm food, drinks and more.
Thu, 10 AugTheatre Royal Castlemaine10 Aug 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmTheatre Royal Castlemaine, 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine, VICJoin Fringe at the Theatre Royal in celebration of all pink and plastic and NQR. Arrive at 7pm for a fashionista catwalk experience, wear your best Barbie or ken outfit, and dress to impress, with pre-show runway prizes. $27 and $22 concession.
Thu, 06 AprCSF Big Top06 Apr 2023, 9:00 pmCSF Big Top, Western Reserve, CastlemaineFringe After Parties at the Big Top. In partnership with the Castlemaine State Festival. Fri 24th March - Fringe Cabaret Hour 9pm Sun 26th March - Tina Rae 8pm / Pearl Doherty 9pm Thur 30th March - Sach Motee 9pm Fri 31st March - Poppy Cullen 9.30pm Thur 6th April - Shane Matts 9pm
Sun, 02 AprPhee Broadway Theatre02 Apr 2023, 9:00 pmPhee Broadway Theatre, 212 Barker St, CastlemaineThis racy and hilarious spectacle is sopping wet as it takes you on a deep dive into disco-fuelled distopia! Watch the cast of Himbo’s get soaking wet as they navigate epic circus feats and non-stop clowning. Irrepressibly happy, camp, entertaining and definitely not to be missed! $34/$29
Multiple DatesSun, 02 AprChewton Town Hall02 Apr 2023, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmChewton Town Hall, 141 Main Rd, Chewton“ . . . I am pure sensation, pure emotion – WHAT?!! ‘Scuse me? What do you mean I’ve got the wrong ticket? What?” Performed by Bridget Haylock, Devised by Bev Geldard and Bridget Haylock. $30/$27
Sun, 02 AprThe Taproom02 Apr 2023, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Taproom, 1 Walker St, CastlemaineWrapping up another fabulous Fringe with cool tunes and cold drinks. Join us in the Tappy beer garden for blues and beats with Oliver and the Elsewheres, sultry sounds from Out of Abingdon and a feast of visual delights from Liminal Treats! Dress a little bit fancy.
Sun, 02 AprCastlemaine Botanical Gardens02 Apr 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCastlemaine Botanical Gardens, 2 Walker St, CastlemaineGrab your parasol & top hat for a pre-finale stroll around the Botanical Gardens, listen to the sweet music and should a well dressed passerby catch your eye, then gift them a smile, a flower or chat them up at the bar at the closing party.
Multiple DatesSun, 02 AprThe Coolroom at the Northern Arts Hotel02 Apr 2023, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmThe Coolroom at the Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineJoin us on the filmic journey of free secret movies hosted by John Waldie and John Flaus. An institution at the Northern Arts Hotel the film choice is mysterious but always interesting.
Sun, 02 AprPhee Broadway Theatre02 Apr 2023, 1:00 pmPhee Broadway Theatre, 212 Barker St, CastlemaineHelp Soggy find some water, coz he’s as thirsty as a whale in the desert! Grab your hula-hoop and a glass of water and enjoy this storytelling adventure of acrobatics, dance and the importance of clean water! Great for primary aged kids and sure to be a hit with the whole family. $21/$15- Multiple DatesSat, 01 AprChewton Town Hall01 Apr 2023, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmChewton Town Hall, 141 Main Rd, Chewton“ . . . I am pure sensation, pure emotion – WHAT?!! ‘Scuse me? What do you mean I’ve got the wrong ticket? What?” Performed by Bridget Haylock, Devised by Bev Geldard and Bridget Haylock. $30/$27
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