FRINGE WORLD Is Almost Back Baby, Here’s All Our Top Picks For 2026
Our favourite celebration of all things dazzling, delightful and death defying returns this January, as FRINGE WORLD brings its own brand of debauchery to Perth/Boorloo. Whether you're a Fringe first-timer or a diehard long-term Fringe Friend, its time to dip your toes into the sparkly waters of the world's third biggest Fringe (cool right?!) this summer, and get ready for the most wonderous season yet.
As per usual, the line up is banging, so we've rounded up the best of the best so you can get booking in 2026.
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ICF
If your Fringe vibe is high octane energy, take yourself straight to ICF, stat. There’s a full line up of Fringe faves hitting the Ice Cream Factory stage this year, hosting more than a dozen shows during the festival. For a classic variety show, given a cheeky Fringe twist, London Is Calling makes its Perth debut with stunning aerials, hypnotic hula hooping, and jaw-dropping juggling. Lovers of action will want to catch the return of MARVELous, a parody of Marvel blockbusters with plenty of added dance and frisky fun. Always a favourite, Briefs Factory returns this year with Briefs: The Works with the usual intoxicating combination of drag, muscle and frivolity, while Club D’Amour makes its return after a two-year hiatus, hedonistic, hilarious and dirtier than ever before.
Primal
If you were lucky enough to see Rogue in previous years, then strap in because the creators are swinging back into Perth with a whole lot of sexy, thrilling, hilarious circus for grown ups in Primal. It's all inspired by the raw energy of the animal kingdom mixed into the complexities of messy human relationships, displayed through fire, aerial arts, burlesque and some pretty unbelievable stunts. A big fave on the 2026 line-up, grab your tickets before everyone jumps on it.
Elixir Revived
A staple on our travel editor's yearly Fringe rotation, Elixir Revived's very naughty boys are back performing their jaw-dropping stunts and raunchy signature humour once again at The Pleasure Gardens in 2026. A remake of their very first award-winning show, you'll be hooked on these four daredevil scientists on a chaotic mission to create the elixir of life. A must for girls night out, thank us later.
The Lady Boys Of Bangkok
An Edinburgh Festival Fringe fave since 1998, The Lady Boys of Bangkok divas are bringing the most beautifully manic mix of Thai culture and dancefloor bangers to Perth, and boy are we excited. Packed with glitz, glam and plenty of sparkle, add this to your must-watch list.
London Calling
Climb aboard the big British red bus of self-acclaimed mayhem and giggles with London Calling, a quirky group of ridiculously talented misfits dropping magic, circus, comedy and variety alllll at once for two short weeks at ICF (Ice Cream Factory). Featuring epic acts from Cirque Du Soleil and The Illusionists, this is another one of the big hitters we're counting down to see in Perth this season.
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Alone: The Sacred Riana LIVE
With over 600 million views online, The Sacred Riana (aka the viral winner of 2017's Asia's Got Talent) is sharing her spooky, supernatural magic with Fringe folk once again. Blurring lines between illusion and nightmare, you may leave slightly terrorised, but hey, if that's your thing than we guarantee you'll be damn impressed.
Skank Sinatra: The Name On Everyone's Lips
Having taken out Best Cabaret at Fringe Adelaide, Skank Sinatra is bringing glam, glitter and witty reparte to Perth once again. Come along on a semi-autobiographical ride with drag performer and comedian Jens Radda, whose incredible vocals bring a new take to a number of Frank Sinatra classics. Of course, this is Fringe, so expect the show to be a little sexy, the comedy to be a little raunchy, and the experience to be unforgettable.
MARVELous: A Risque Parody
We love something fresh at Fringe, and this cheeky (pardon the pun) Marvel parody is a hoot. Raunchy, rowdy and packed with a ton of other cult classic references from the likes of Magic Mike, Flashdance and Dirty Dancing too, this naughty bedtime story is definitely not one for the kids, but 200% perfect for a hot and hilarious night out.
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MILLENNIAL: Hits of the 90s & 00s
Haven't stopped thinking about Britney teasing us with an Aussie tour last week? Neither. If you're creeping towards 40 (or you just love the greatest ever time in music) you need to get yourself to Lisa Woodbrook's new high energy, sing-along sesh featuring her and her sexy dancers grooving to the likes of Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Hilary Duff and a ton of other bangers. Need we say more?
Club D'Amour: Encore
Our travel editor bought her in-laws with her the first time she experienced the Club D'Amour magic, and let's just say they left with more than they bargained for. It's hot, raunchy, naughty, brilliant, all-consuming and brimming with stupidly talented folk who continue to drop jaws every year in Perth. They've had a little hiatus, so we're thrilled to see them back again.
With over 600 shows sparkling all over the entire city from north to south, check out the entire program right here. Go on, you know you want to.
The Details
What: FRINGE WORLD 2026
When: 21 January to 15 February
Where: Venues across Perth
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