Sydney Fringe Festival bursts into life this September with more than 460 events across 10 festival hubs. As NSW’s largest independent arts festival, it celebrates theatre, music, comedy, circus, cabaret — and a dynamic lineup of dance experiences that promise to light up the city.
From boundary-pushing contemporary performances to immersive cultural showcases, dance lovers will find something to inspire, challenge, and entertain across the month-long program.
Dance Highlights at Sydney Fringe
The Dance Hub @ Sydney Dance Company’s Neilson Studio (24 – 27 September)
This dedicated hub spotlights outstanding contemporary dance from local and international artists. Highlights include:
- For You to Know and Me to Find Out by multidisciplinary New Zealand artist Liv Tennet, a raw and moving solo that examines matrescence and the transformation of motherhood.
- MOVE FM, a collection of short works co-created and performed by Sydney’s next generation of contemporary dance makers and performers.
Triptych – Eternity Playhouse (2 – 27 September)
Award-winning choreographer-director Lewis Major presents a critically acclaimed triple bill that pushes contemporary dance into bold and unexpected territory.
The Ghana Road Show – Eternity Playhouse (2 – 27 September)
A vibrant, high-energy fusion of movement, rhythm, and storytelling that celebrates the richness and diversity of West African culture.
Mass Effect – Touring Hub, New Theatre (10 – 27 September)
From Denmark’s Himherandit Productions comes this electrifying, high-intensity dance work exploring physical endurance and the power of group dynamics.
SUPERPOSITION – Made in Canberra at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists (17 – 20 September)
Choreographers Gabriel Sinclair and Jazmyn Carter bring an inventive dance work informed by quantum mechanics, layered with a constantly evolving soundscape.
STILL FALL – TheLab@UNSW (12 – 28 September)
An experimental dance performance that integrates cameras, green screens, and filters to reveal the messy intersection of our physical and digital identities.
And What Will People Say? – Lane Cove Festival @ Sydney Fringe (5 September launch)
An immersive performance using Indian dance, music, and storytelling to explore the powerful themes of domestic violence and cultural expectation.
Festival Details
Dates: Throughout September 2025
Locations: Across Sydney, including The Rocks, Eternity Playhouse, Lane Cove, Bondi Pavilion, Marrickville Town Hall, New Theatre, PACT Centre for Emerging Artists, Sydney Dance Company’s Neilson Studio, UNSW, and more.
Tickets & Full Program: sydneyfringe.com
Sydney Fringe Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW, Create NSW, Place Management NSW, and local government partners including City of Sydney and Inner West Council.
