Sydney Fringe Festival, Entertainment Quarter

  • Sydney Fringe Festival
  • Fool's Paradise
  • Live from The Entertainment Quarter
DATE:29 Aug - 12 Oct 2025
VENUE:Entertainment Quarter
VENUE:THE SHOWRING

Sydney Fringe Festival returns to the EQ with Fool’s Paradise and Fringe Kids

The Sydney Fringe Festival is the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales with over 450 events presented in over 70 venues across Greater Sydney each year; and we are proud to welcome Sydney Fringe Festival back to the Entertainment Quarter.

With programming for every age – our Fools Paradise at The Entertainment Quarter, has 2 venues with shows running across the entire Fringe Festival – and then an extra special 2 additional weeks of fun when Fringe Kids takes over the fun (with a whole bunch of kids shows!!)

Step into Fool’s Paradise, a dazzling destination curated by the award-winning Head First Acrobats. Spanning two electric circus domes at The Entertainment Quarter, this program of Fringe favourites showcases the best in circus, burlesque, and variety. Get ready for jaw-dropping stunts, glittering performances and unforgettable energy every night. From gravity-defying feats to after-dark delights, Fool’s Paradise is where Fringe dreams take flight. Bold, brilliant and bursting with personality, this is your ultimate night out at the Sydney Fringe Festival.

Fringe Kids lights up with family-friendly shows across the Festival, then doubles the fun with a dedicated two-week program during the October school holidays! With events at The Entertainment Quarter and beyond, little Fringers can enjoy music, magic, bubbles, science and more. Filled with giggles and gasp-worthy moments, Fringe Kids is your go-to destination for big imaginations, curious minds and unforgettable memories.
Tap into the rich arts and culture history of the Eastern Precinct. Enjoy diverse programming in theatre, music, and queer work.
Sydney Fringe Festival will be set up at the Entertainment Quarter from the 29th August until the 12th October 2025.

Tickets and info: HERE

CHECK OUT ALL THE SHOWS!

There are so many shows on across the month of Fringe (37 to be exact) so there is something for EVERYONE!! 
  • 50-up Circus: Retro TV Spectacular!: Ageless Aerialists. Classic TV Vibes. Get ready to change the channel on what you thought was possible after 50.
  • A Bee Story: A narrative circus show for children and families. “A Bee Story” brings together elements of circus, acrobatics, dance and live music
  • A One Man Circus: The absolutely hilarious multi-award winning performer, Morgan James has the crowd in stitches with his magnetic larrikin personality, random wit and skilful circus acts
  • A sign of the times: ‘A sign of the times’ is a contemporary circus performance, navigating current societal norms and constructs. Everything from hustle culture, disconnect from nature, online dating, gender equality and generation wars.
  • Absolute Trash: Join us for an iconic and ironic celebration of all things garbage!
  • Academy of Magic: Did you miss out on your letter from Hogwarts this year? Fret not, because there’s a magical opportunity waiting for you!
  • Adults Only Magic Show: The Adults Only Magic Show is an unapologetically wild ride of raunchy comedy, jaw-dropping illusions and a generous helping of skin.
  • All Star Circus: Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists.
  • Apocalypse: Every act burns. A fire-only show where flame rules the stage – raw, rebellious, unforgettable.
  • Bubble Show For Adults Only: Artistic, Mind Bending, Side Splittingly Funny and filled with stunning hi-level bubble skills.
  • Bubble Show in Space: Embark on a soap-tastic adventure to the intergalactic wonder that is bubbles in space!
  • Burlesque with Evana De Lune: Award-winning burlesque star Evana De Lune returns with a dazzling, high-glamour spectacle of striptease, wit, and seduction.
  • Camp Culture: A fun, fabulous circus adventure led by Faboriginal superstar Dale Woodbridge Brown.
  • CIRCUS – The Show: Flipping back into town following a stellar sell-out season in 2024, CIRCUS features world-class illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, breath-taking and elegant aerialists and so much more!
  • Circus & Other Time Wasters!: This show will take you from juggling and musical comedy to circus stunts and cartoon-esque ridiculousness
  • Disco Peeps Party Walks: A roaming silent disco party where you dance through the streets with headphones on. Led by a hype host, it’s joyful, ridiculous and unexpectedly unforgettable.
  • Disco Peeps Party Walks – Fringe Kids: Dance, laugh, and follow your disco host through the Entertainment Quarter in this interactive, feel-good show made for mini movers and groovers.
  • DIY Private Eye: A Scan & Solve Mystery: Play Private Eye before you see a show. Just scan & solve the mystery in 20 minutes or less. This is a free activity.
  • Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow: Unleash your party animal, throw on your 80’s fancy dress, and dive into the most outrageous gameshow ever created.
  • Elixir Revived: This is Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike in a wild, post-apocalyptic circus comedy packed with jaw-dropping stunts, irreverent humour, and world-class acrobatics.
  • Grounded: Rewired: Suddenly grounded and buzzing with restless energy, a spark of mischief ignites a whirlwind of movement, mischief and momentum.
  • Journal of the Forest: Come follow our traveller for a Mythical Adventure, This circus cabaret show will be a fun outing for the whole family to enjoy!
  • KABOOM!: Chaotic mayhem abounds in this stunningly stylish S.T.E.M. show with 10 times the spectacle and 20,000 times the voltage of the science classes at school!
  • Lash Out: The Fiercest cabaret in the Sydney Fringe. Electrifying circus acts, devilish dance and the raucous comedic stylings of Burlesque superstar Memphis Mae.
  • Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall: Join DJ Monski Mouse and her dancers for this multi award-nominated, epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun.
  • Selene and the Strange x Nocturnal Creatures: a indie rock circus spectacular: A live music and acrobatic experience, combining dreamy, electronic indie music with silky aerial acrobatics.
  • Something Wicked: Something Wicked weaves burlesque, ritual, and cabaret into a spellbinding fever dream of feminine power, beauty, and delicious ruin.
  • SwashBuckling Circus: Prepare to set sail on a laugh-filled voyage of acrobatic amazement and rib-tickling fun. This isn’t your ordinary circus – it’s a pirate extravaganza where the seven seas meet side-splitting comedy and high-flying feats.
  • Teardrops on My Dildo 2: Lube Me Alone: Expect more dating stories (or lack-of-dating stories), more about parenting and anatomy awareness, and more things that should never be said out loud!
  • The Flying Bubble Show: A meditative bubble performance blending circus, storytelling, sound, and sculpture.
  • The Gagliardies: A laugh-out-loud extravaganza of comedy, circus silliness, and clowning mischief.
  • The Giant Balloon Show: Take everything you know about balloons, add an award-winning entertainer, an 80s soundtrack, and twist that into this hilarious show for the whole family.
  • The Greatest Magic Show: Sam & Justin are back with mind-blowing illusions, straight from the world’s most dazzling stages.
  • The Magical World of Crazy Science: Get ready for an exhilarating mix of science, and magic as award winning entertainer Richard Scholes takes you on a wild ride through The Magical World Crazy Science.
  • Tickle and Tease, a Comedy Cabaret: A trashy, comedy-fuelled cabaret packed with burlesque, drag, circus and chaos.
  • Trippin’: We’ve got Sydney’s finest pole dancers, burlesque bombshells, circus freaks, drag divas, and vocal powerhouses all ready to give you a performance that’ll have you ascending to new heights.
  • Twisted Tales: A dazzling cabaret of circus, burlesque & truth-spilling that flips fairytales on their heads!

WAYS TO SAVE

Ready for an awesome deal? Enjoy 20% off when you purchase tickets to three different shows within the same precinct, in a single transaction.

Just add the shows to your cart and the discount will be automatically applied.

GETTING THERE:

The Entertainment Quarter is only a 5 minute walk from the Moore Park Light rail stop, on a bus line and it also has its own 6 story carpark should you wish to drive and park with 2 hours free!

LIGHT RAIL
There will be additional Light Rail services available post-event to ensure a smooth departure.
The Light Rail (Moore Park) is a 5-minute walk from the event.

TRAIN
Central Station is a 15-minute walk from the event.

TAXI & RIDE SHARE
Driver Avenue will be closed for the duration of the event.
The best location for taxi drop off/pick up will be Errol Flynn Boulevard.

PARKING
There is a Wilson car park located at the Entertainment Quarter – for more information head to here: Parking
Accessible parking is available at the Wilson carpark.

The Entertainment Quarter has a 2,000 spot multi-storey car park open from 6.00am to 2.00am7 days a week. It’s perfect for your next visit to EQ, a game or a live event at the Sydney Cricket Ground or Allianz Stadium, a gig at The Hordern, or Liberty Hall or a fun night out at one of our great restaurants and bars.

For more info about parking head HERE

EXPLORE THE EQ:

Before or after the laughs, make the most of your visit to The Entertainment Quarter. Discover a variety of dining options, entertainment venues, and attractions to complement your comedy experience.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of The Entertainment Quarter.

Our EQ precinct is home to a delectable array of restaurants and cafes, perfect for a pre-movie dinner or post-film coffee.

Satisfy your taste buds with diverse cuisines, from gourmet burgers to international flavours – there’s something for every palate; Culinary Delights include:

  • Fratelli Fresh – sink your taste buds into pizza, pasta and delicious cocktails.
  • El Camino Cantina – Mexican food for everyone – Tacos, Nachos, towers of margs – what more could you want?
  • Watsons EQ – you local pub with all your favourites – steaks, burgers, beers and wine.
  • Mary’s EQ – Famous for their burgers, chicken and delicious drinks!
  • Winghaus – your local sports bar – with added wings and sports fun.
  • Jamacia Blue – perfect spot for a coffee / cake before the show
  • Oportos – quick and delicous bites from Fresh, fiery & flame-grilled to perfection. You’ll love everything about their menu
  • Margis by Azure – Cafe snacks, delicious meals and some of the best coffee in town
  • Lúa & Co. 68 –  Experience flavoursome authentic Vietnamese street food eats right here in Sydney.
  • Akira Sushi – Who doesnt love a plate of delicious sushi?
  • EQ Markets – if you are here on the Wednesday or Saturday then dont forget the EQ Markets are on under the Market Canopy from 8am.
  • plus deserts and delicious treats – like Ben and Jerry’sCafe on the SpoonNaidi Acai or stop past the EQ Convience Store for all your needs.

And so many more…

For more fun – check out other stuff coming to the EQ: www.entertainmentquarter.com.au/whats-on

Before You Visit

The Entertainment Quarter has a 2,000 spot multi-storey car park open from 6.00am to 2.00am, 7 days a week. The maximum height clearance for the car park is 2.1 metres.

Covering non-event day parking – entering the carpark between 6:00am and 6:00pm.

No. of HoursRate (Incl GST)
0 – 2FREE
2 – 3$10
3 – 4$12
4 – 5$16
5 – 6$20
6+$30

Evening flat rate
(entering after 6:00pm) $7

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