Apply to be part of one of the many programs hosted at established venues right across Melbourne. Different venues have different flavours – they’ve all got separate EOI forms and due dates and you can apply directly to them through here.

If you are looking to register a Festival show and need assistance finding a venue - you can call or email our participant services team on (03) 9660 9600 (Monday - Friday, 10am-5pm) or [email protected] and we will do what we can to find the perfect home for your idea!

Please note: These are independently-run venues external to Melbourne Fringe. All relationships are between the venue and the artist.

The below list is currently being populated - check back soon!

<aside> 🏡 If you’re looking for more options, You can access the full list of Independent Venues by starting your event registration, using the Venue Finder tool in Eventotron.

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CBD

The Improv Conspiracy (CBD)

Theory Bar (CBD)

The Motley WhereHaus (CBD) - close 10th May

The Motley SpielHaus (CBD) - close 10 May

Speakeasy Theatre (CBD)

Bard’s Apothecary (CBD)

CURATE Space (CBD)

SOUTHSIDE

Theatre Works (St Kilda) - close 30 April

Gasworks (Albert Park) - close 16 April

The MC Showroom (Prahran)

NORTHSIDE

Trainscendence (Collingwood)

The Motley Bauhaus (Carlton) - close 10 May

Dancehouse (Carlton) - close 20 April

Wheat, Wine and Whisky

Club Voltaire (North Melbourne)

Studio Nexus (Preston)

WESTSIDE

Kindred Studios (Yarraville)

Bluestone Church Arts Space (Footscray)


Image: JOYRIDE by Anna Lumb, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023. Image by Nick Robertson @nickmickpics