Fringe Mount Gambier, SA

Fringe Mount Gambier is an arts and cultural festival that embraces acceptance and diversity. It provides an opportunity for all artists and venues to participate, shine and be bold, and for the community to experience art that thrills, challenges and provokes curiosity, right in their backyard.

Fringe Mount Gambier launches on Friday 20 March 2026, before sprawling across various venues throughout Mount Gambier / Berrin for 3 weekends of Fringe events, finishing on Sunday 5 April.

In 2026, the festival's major FREE community event, FRiNGELAND returns to the iconic Cave Garden / Thugi in the CBD heart of the city. See Fringe performances, roving artists, street performers, Twilight markets, DJs and music, kids entertainment, interactive art, showcases of local wine, craft beers and street food. An arts celebration for all ages!

Fringe 2026 will also feature major project with video and light projection artist, Video Architecture (Jim Coad), who will head direct from the Murten Licht Festival (Switzerland) to create (with community) and deliver his projection art onto key Mount Gambier heritage buildings.

Cabaret, dance, comedy, live music, theatre, visual art and more; the regional city will burst with creative performances, exhibitions and workshops suitable for all ages.

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