FRINGE WORLD Mermaids: The Splash Zone
21 January – 15 February | Mermaid Tank at The Pleasure Garden
A FRINGE WORLD classic, the Mermaids are the glittering darlings of The Pleasure Garden. A free must-see for little ones discovering the Festival for the first time, or for anyone keen to dive back into the magic.
Magical Freedom Fairies: Face Painting and Sparkles
24, 25 and 31 January, plus 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 February | Under the trees at The Pleasure Garden
Come visit the magical Fairies at The Pleasure Garden this Fringe World! Step inside our fairy garden where magic and wonder grow, and choose between face painting or glitter art for the obliging prince or fair maiden.
Samba de Amor
14 February | Yagan Square
This Valentine’s Day, let the Sambanistas and Banda Ziriguidum percussion groups take you on a journey of passion, joy, and rhythm.
Samba de Amor brings together the pulsing energy of live samba drumming, infectious dance moves, and the vibrant spirit of Brazilian carnival — all wrapped in a celebration of love.
Blue Water Vaudeville
23 January – 14 February | Mermaid Tank at The Pleasure Garden
Plunge into an after-dark
underwater micro-cabaret, where Fliptease and Fringe’s most offbeat comedians, eccentric performers, and aquatic variety acts collide. This unique spectacle at The Pleasure Garden promises laughs, gasps, and a splash of the unexpected.
Fossil Fool Crime Walk
13 February | Magistrate’s Court Hay St
Meet some of WA's most notorious real life eco-criminals during a fun-filled
satirical stroll through the heartland of the Western Australian petrostate (the world's third largest exporter of LNG gas after Qatar and the US). Get into the spirit of the Carnival season by disguising yourself in your finest Carnival costume (limited supplies of Carnival masks will be available on the night).
Making Waves
27 January – 6 February | Central Park Perth
Creating a splash at FRINGE WORLD,
Making Waves is a bold and beautiful exhibition of artwork by people with disability, celebrating creativity that refuses to stay inside the lines. Drawing inspiration from Western Australia’s stunning coastline, these works capture the movement, texture and emotion of the sea. Come see how these artists are making waves…in art, in community, and in how we think about disability.
FRINGE WORLD Silent Disco 
