She’s back, baby! Sydney Fringe Festival, our city’s largest independent arts festival, has announced its epic lineup for 2025. With over 450 events spread over 70 venues, this is a love letter to Sydney’s arts community.

There is no shortage of engaging events for local art lovers and festival fans. The whole festival line-up is well worth a read but, to whet your appetite, here are our top picks of the best Sydney Fringe Festival events happening this year.

Elixir Revived

Imagine a Magic Mike x Cirque De Soleil mashup and you’re halfway to the physical theatre phenomenon that is Elixir Revived. Treat yourself to an evening of acrobatics and laughs with this production that tells the story of four mad scientists trialling their own attempts at the elixir of life.

From $49

August 29th to October 12th

The Vault, Entertainment Quarter

Improv Comedy Cagefight

This is your chance to watch on as comedians go head to head, slinging wit on the fly. Each night of Improv Comedy Cagefight will offer something a little different with challenges, and suggestions from the crowd guiding the evening.

$22

September 1st to September 29th

Waywards at the Bank

In My Blood it Runs Film Screening

 In this powerful and moving film, you will follow the journey of ten-year-old Dujuan as he explores the inherited trauma, resilience and resistance of his people. At once a child-healer, hunter and speaker of three languages, Dujuan is failing at school and subject to scrutiny by local welfare and police. In My Blood it Runs is his story.

$25

August 28th

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

Write Here, Write Now

This is your chance to get hands-on this Sydney Fringe. Step into the writers’ room for a two-hour creative workshop led by Augusta Supple where playwrights are invited to collaborate and create. You’ll leave with fresh material and endless inspiration.

$25

September 2nd to September 10th

Locations across Sydney

Dorothy in Oz

Sample something a little different this fringe with an interactive show that combines storytelling, live performance, cocktails and magic. Not only will you physically be moving through the space and interacting with the characters but you’ll be crafting your own cocktail, too!

From $45

September 3rd to September 28th

Marrickville Town Hall

Succulent Chinese Musical

Unsuspecting memelord Jack Karlson had a colourful history prior to his now viral 1991 arrest. A car thief, burglar and serial prison escapee, Succulent Chinese Musical is his story. This is democracy manifest.

$42

September 3rd to September 13th

Flight Path Theatre & Off Broadway Hub Eternity Playhouse

I Watched Someone Die on TikTok

A solo show that dives deep into the hellscape of the algorithm and the whiplash of a mindless scroll. Harnessing the short form of TikTok, the show consists of byte-sized morsels contrasting the light and dark of the feed.

$35

September 3rd to September 13th

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

Vino Vibes: A Wine Tasting Comedy Experience

This unique comedic experience takes you on a journey through Dave Crisante’s parents’ hometown via five Italian wines. And yes, you get to taste them! A blend of comedy and wine tasting, you can expect to learn a bit, laugh a bit and taste a bit, too.

$32.50

September 5th to September 27th

Sydney Comedy School

Let’s Unpack That

Comedian Kate Wilkins and Nick Harriott team up to unpack Kate’s new room. Journey through boxes, old memories, home videos, teenage diary entries and news songs by Grammy nominee Montaigne. Let’s Unpack That explores themes of moving on, moving in and moving boxes, all whilst having a hearty giggle.

From $21

September 4th to September 6th

Queer Hub, Qtopia Sydney, The Loading Dock

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