The 2025 Castlemaine Fringe Festival gets under way this Saturday with a free ‘Opening Night Street Party Spectacular’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will kick off at 4pm with youth presentations in Mechanics Lane, and then continue until late with three stages in the Castlemaine Town Hall precinct featuring 150+ performers, dance acts, live art painting, projections, DJs and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A huge lineup of local legends will keep you dancing way into the night including The Presbyterians!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will be food and drink and fun for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more than 30 years, Castlemaine Fringe has been a platform for independent artists, musicians, performers and creatives, offering a space for innovation and artistic expression outside the mainstream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fringe is rooted in inclusion, accessibility and community participation, ensuring that local talent is supported while keeping the arts accessible to all audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2025 event runs through until April 6 is set to be the biggest and best yet featuring more than 160 events spanning music, theatre, visual arts, literature, film, comedy and workshops, with a mix of ticketed and free performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re drawn to music, theatre, film, visual arts, comedy or community conversations, this year\u2019s Fringe program has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n