New Zealand Fringe Festival 2026

Schedule

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 01:45 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Wellington, New Zealand | Wellington, WG

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Your summer just got WEIRD. The New Zealand Fringe Festival returns for its 36th year and we're not holding back.
Over 178 events taking over the Greater Wellington region.
Think nature docs that'll blow your mind, comedy that hurts in the best way, interactive theatre that won't let you sit still, and circus acts that defy the laws of physics.
If you've been scrolling through the same old same old, it's time to get amongst something extraordinary.
Tickets drop December 11th at tickets.fringe.co.nz

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