
2026 Fringe Review: A Musical Adventure
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hosted in Scarborough, the atmosphere was electric from the moment we arrived. The entrance alone was a flurry of sparkling gowns, glittering tiaras and
FRINGE WORLD returns with a burst of creativity, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances from Wednesday, 21st January until Sunday 15th February.
The 2026 line up promises a tapestry of awe-inspiring local acts and international artists, weaving together a cultural celebration that transcends boundaries.
From the heart of Western Australia to the far reaches of global creativity, the program of must-see performances encapsulates the essence of Fringe — daring, innovative, and always pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
The struggle to choose a Fringe show to watch is real. Here at Perth Happenings, we offer one of the most extensive coverages of the Fringe program. Last year, we reviewed 72 shows throughout the three week run. How many will we cover this year?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hosted in Scarborough, the atmosphere was electric from the moment we arrived. The entrance alone was a flurry of sparkling gowns, glittering tiaras and

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They say you should always save the best for last, and my final night at this year’s Perth Fringe Festival was absolute proof! I

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tonight, we weren’t just at the Fringe; we were knead-deep in chaos with The Bakers! If we had expected a polite bake-off, we were

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We headed down to Shake It Off Live tonight and it was the perfect way to wind down at the end of the week.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The “Prince of Darkness” lured us up to the Skydeck Bar in Northbridge with the promise of eternal damnation—and, more importantly, loads of laughter. We were

⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half Theoretically, Boogie Bingo had all the right ingredients for a great night. 80s, 90s and 00s bangers – check. Pride round

⭐️⭐️ and a half Le Faux-French Cabaret – A Parisian Fantasy That Didn’t Quite Land Le Faux-French Cabaret promises a tongue-in-cheek Parisian escape – glamour,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you were at the State Theatre for the Fringe run of Virtuoso, you know one thing for certain: the world is a stage, and Casey Filips—or rather,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There is something deeply spiritual about the Soweto Gospel Choir that exceeds a typical Fringe show. Walking into the iconic Rechabite Hall on a sold-out Wednesday

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They say the higher the hair, the closer to God, and last night, Barbie Q took us straight to Dolly Parton heaven. From the

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Blues and burlesque, nothing more, nothing less” So declares Pete Saunders, aptly summing up his duo act with showgirl extraordinaire Belle de Beauvoir. Well,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A one woman show that even theatre novices will understand and love, Jane Austen Private Eye is clever, engaging and unexpectedly impressive. I will

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One never expects to attend a Fringe show and come out of it trying not to ugly cry. Yet there I was. Fierce, powerful,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Communing with nature, roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars… it sounds like the perfect camping trip. Unless of course, you’re being stalked by

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ To borrow (and modify) that famous line from Lara Bingle: PERTH, where were you?! It was a travesty that the Lotterywest De Parel Spiegeltent