Sydney Fringe is back in Georges River for our biggest program yet!
This year, we're taking over Hurstville like never before, with an expanded program that invites the whole community to discover food, culture and interactive workshops in Sydney's South West.
Feast returns with an all star menu of storytellers, Fringeville lights up Hurstville Plaza with a vibrant display of culture, and Fringe extends for the first time to Hurstville Library with a new program of free creative workshops including a creative industries panel, content creation workshop, and an immersive night of electronic music exploration with Marcus Whale. Join us for big ideas, bold sounds, and new skills.
Fringe Festival x Georges River Council
Dates: 7 September - 19 September 2025.
Where: Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Hurstville Plaza and Hurstville Library.
2025 Program
EXPERIENCES
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FEAST Morning Tea Edition
Join Jennifer Wong and friends for a pun-filled, jam-packed morning chat show... with cake! With special guests comedian Tommy Dean (ABC Sydney’s TGIF!), master pastry chef Christopher Thé (Hearthe), and more! Enjoy baked delights from Christopher’s Hearthe Cake Shop & Cafe, while Jennifer and guests share food stories, hot takes, and hot cakes (hot in the wow sense; cakes will most likely be served at room temperature).
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FEAST
It’s time to FEAST with Jennifer Wong and friends! Enjoy a shared Korean-style dinner while delighting in hilarious tales of cooking disasters, juicy confessions, and salty revelations.
After two sold-out FEASTs at Sydney Fringe, comedian Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork?) is back to host an all-star menu of storytellers.
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Fringeville
Fringeville returns to Hurstville Plaza for one unforgettable night of creativity, community, and cultural celebration. As the sun sets, the heart of South West Sydney comes alive with music, movement, and mouth-watering flavours. Local artists, dancers, and musicians take over the plaza with a lively mix of contemporary music and cultural performances.
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TALKS & WORKSHOPS
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Storyshare: Creative Industries
Are you ready to turn your passions into a thriving creative business? Join us for a night of storytelling from diverse creative practitioners about their successes, failures and key insights in the world of creative entrepreneurship.
Learn direct from our panelists about overcoming challenges, network with like-minded creatives, and walk away with practical tips and tricks to get you started on your own journey.
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Content Creation Workshop
Whether you’re a performer, musician, artist or running your own small business – this expert led workshop will teach you how to create engaging and impactful content.
Learn the art of storytelling, how to promote yourself creatively, and practical tips and tricks for effective video, visual and audio content.
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Sounds Inside: Marcus Whale
Step into the sonic playground of Sounds Inside, an immersive evening of electronic exploration at Hurstville Library. This unique event invites curious minds and music lovers to engage with interactive stations featuring synths, drum machines, and other electronic instruments.
Join a hands-on workshop led by guest electronic artist Marcus Whale, diving into the fundamentals of electronic music production and performance. The night ends with an intimate after-hours performance, transforming the library into a vibrant hub of rhythm, colour and resonance.
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Event Partners
Proudly partnering with Sydney Fringe Festival to bring this program to Hurstville.
Accessibility
Georges River is committed to providing inclusive services and programs.
Please email entertainment@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au for Feast and Fringeville events or library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au for workshops to advise of any requirements or support needs.
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