
2026 Fringe Review: Academy of Magic: Wonderland
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently attended the Academy of Magic show at Glowing Rooms 3D Mini Golf, and it was such a memorable experience for the whole
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?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently attended the Academy of Magic show at Glowing Rooms 3D Mini Golf, and it was such a memorable experience for the whole

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fringe baby!!! Whooo! Comedians, burlesque, those pink triangle bunting everywhere! There is something about it which gets people excited to see new acts and

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GASHA is part fashion show, part acrobatics and part electronic music festival. Anchored by a soundtrack that combines the Japanese koto with pulsating beats

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is cabaret at its most resonant. Michelle Pearson’s Skinny is a powerful, deeply engaging exploration of diet culture and society’s obsession with appearance.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Who can forget the iconic scene of Guy Pearce atop of a bus hurtling through the Aussie desert, silver costume billowing in the wind,

⭐️⭐️ and a half We often see relationships flaunted across social media with pretty proposals or cute carousels, but we don’t see the mess that

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half We attended Dom Chambers: Magic Hunt at Fringe World on the 22nd of January, a completely sold-out night, and it was

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Armed with a few guitars and their amazing voices, four illustrious Perth musicians wove their magic like a comforting hug at the end of

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half We took our four children (aged 2, 3, 6 and 9) along to Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells, and I

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fringe veterans Dummies Corp are back in Perth with their final season of Trash Test Dummies Circus. As the name suggests, the show is

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantasie unapologetically pushes and pokes boundaries. It leaves the audience panting, breathless, their hearts racing, and perhaps some awkward blushing from those not quite

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pursuing Pleasure is an empowering and mesmerising show that takes audiences on a deeply personal journey through the life of Piera Dennerstein. Piera is

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CALM: A Musical Meditation was an extraordinary Fringe experience. It is completely opposite to the hyper-realistic, hyperactive shock value or family friendly circus type

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Underground: El Ritmo is a sassy, sexy blend of urban beats with a variety of dance styles ranging from heels to breakdancing. As

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing Accordion Ryan perform at The Brass Monkey. Hailing from the U.S. but now based in Austria,