Fringe on The Rocks
02
Sep
30
Sep
Comedy, Music, Theatre + more

Fringe on The Rocks

Get immersed and be amazed at Sydney Fringe Sideshow. Discover an artsy hangout of music, performance, and laughter.
When
Wednesday,
02 Sep 2026
Wednesday,
30 Sep 2026

This September, prepare to be captivated by an electrifying atmosphere that promises a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Traverse the cobbled streets of The Rocks and surrender to the temptations of the night and discover the weird, the wonderful, and the spectacular at Sideshow! Returning this year with an incredible line-up of pop-up venues, unbelievable performances, and an unforgettable experience in the heart of the city.  

Sideshow Program

                                                                        

Wed - Sun, 2 - 6 Sep, 6:15pm
In These Shoes
The frocks! The vox! The Crocs?! Style scribe and jazz singer Glynis Traill-Nash brings her fashion-fuelled cabaret back to Sydney Fringe after tantalising audiences around Australia and Edinburgh Fringe. “An absolute romp of fun” (OUTinPERTH) 

Location: Level 1, 6 – 8 Atherden St, The Rocks
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Every Wed - Sun, 2 Sep - 27 Sep, 10am
Boomalli: On the Fringes

Boomalli means to strike; to make a mark. Boomalli’s pop up exhibition features artworks from across NSW Aboriginal Language Groups, ensuring their artists have the freedom to create artworks without limitations, challenging the status quo.

Location: Gallery, 6-8 Atherden St, The Rocks

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Every Wed - Sun, 2 Sep - 11 Oct, 7pm
Copa on The Rocks
Copa on The Rocks is throwing open its doors, turning up the heat with a glamourous tropical cabaret lounge where the colour runs high, the welcome runs hot, and your host is the irrepressible Andrew Bukenya. Part singalong, part piano bar, all party, it's an evening built by you, in the room, every single night. 

Location: Ground Floor, 6-8 Atherden St, The Rocks
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Every Wed - Sun, 9 - 20 Sep, 6.15pm
Cold War 2.0
A phantasmagoric punk-show from the twilight of global crisis by ‘Theatrical Saboteurs’, 'Postmodern Genius', 'The Worst': Doppelgängster. Cheap illusions, slam dancing, and frenetic anti-theatre featuring the 'Abhorrent & Dangerous' performance duo. 

Location: Level 1, 6-8 Atherden St, The Rocks
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Every Wed - Sun, 23 Sep - 4 Oct, 6:15pm
Nun Slut
An absurd journey through religion, the body and Barnaby Joyce, this award-winning hour of chaos is a delightful mix of physical comedy, sketch and cabaret. Nun? Slut? It's a spectrum. 

We're all on it. 

Location: Level 1, 6-8 Atherden St, The Rocks
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Every Sat, 5 - 26 Sep, 10am
Dear Stranger
What would you write to a stranger? Pen a letter, receive one in return, and add a line to a never-ending story on a typewriter. For curious souls of all ages. 

Location: The Rocks Square
 
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Every Sat, 5 -26 Sep, 11am
Fringe on The Rocks Wildcard
Wildcard drops a one-off performance into Rocks Square. Bold, unpredictable, and drawn from the very best of the Sydney Fringe program. Come curious and expect the unexpected. Check the Sydney Fringe website for more details.

Location: The Rocks Square
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Every Sat, 5 - 26 Sep, 11am
Roaming Fringe on The Rocks
Extraordinary roving performers take over the Rocks Market every weekend. Aerial spectacle, larger-than-life characters, and interactive circus at every turn. Free and family friendly. Check the Sydney Fringe website for more details. 

Location: The Rocks Square
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