A community-led festival
Nimbin Fringe is a grassroots, community-led arts festival celebrating the depth and diversity of creative practice in Nimbin and across the Northern Rivers. From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, the village comes alive with live music, comedy, dance, circus, film, visual arts and more — showcasing both emerging and established artists in a uniquely local setting.
Set against the backdrop of Nimbin’s rich creative and countercultural history, the festival highlights the people, stories and ideas that make this region unlike anywhere else. Expect an eclectic, boundary-pushing program that reflects the spirit of the community — inclusive, independent and a little bit unexpected.
We have received a massive number of artist applications and the team are busy going through these to ensure we have a wonderfully diverse line up for the Fringe. We are proud to announce the following artists-
Music
Hussy Hicks - Juman and the Soulcentrix
Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hick Ups
The Re-Mains - The Hoochers - Sky Eater
Human Dinosaur Machine - Essie Thomas
Hayley Grace and the Bay Collective
Boss Stomp - Tony Mango - Leopard Zebra Tiger
Neil Junior - Shivam Rath - Ladi Abundance
K'flunk - Missus Hippy and the Lovehandles
EYE n EYE - Tim Tonkin and Andrea Soler
Celestial Serpent - Hannah Pearl - Choosedays
One Love Alliance - The Mighty Strange
Ludi AKA Lucie Garlick - Russ Jalakai - Vital Mess
Rates - Wob Lobster - Pink Honey
Maximum Thrust - Future Elders Alliance
Sophia Fletcher - Stando & Maideneye - D&M
Brommers - Cordelia Wormwood - Velvet Remedy
Tapestry Road - DJ Sassafras - Angus the Artist
The Mighty Moochi - Cordelia Wormwood
Pine Street Collective - Bob Oort
+ more
Comedy
hosted by Marty Bright
featuring
Grace Hogan - Scott Fowler - Luce Downey
John Peacock - Ben Stevenson - Odette
Elysia Hall - Denzo
Dance
PlayDance: Metamorphoses
Venus and Venom - The Scarlet Ruffles
The Nimbin Ganja Faeries
Youth & Kids
Silent Disco - Battle of the Bands
Youth Performances - Jurassic Joe
Skate Comp: Skate, BMX, Scooter
Opening Ceremony & Lantern Parade
Drumming Jam - Spoken Word
Poetry - Theatre
Arts Trail - Workshops
Learn more about the artists and program here
Tickets
Weekend pass - $120
Youth weekend pass (12-17 years old inclusive) - $60
Saturday or Sunday tickets -$60
Youth Saturday or Sunday tickets - $30
Friday night ticket - $30
Youth Friday night ticket - $15
Children under 12 free
Camping
The Nimbin Showground is a great place to camp within easy walking distance of the village of Nimbin.
Facilities include powered and non-powered sites, a camp kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, kettle, sink, and free electric barbecue), toilets, hot showers, and laundry facilities – coin operated washer, coin operated dryer, and a rotary clothesline. They also have a dedicated dump point for the benefit of motorhome operators.
Access to all sites is on a first-come basis. They do not take bookings as there are almost unlimited sites available. However, we do ask that campers arrive before dark to ensure the safety of themselves and other campers when setting up. And under no circumstances is camping inside the showring allowed. If you are travelling in a group that requires 4 or more campsites, please contact the Showgrounds via email at least 4 weeks in advance of your intended arrival date.
Prices per night for the Fringe (both powered & unpowered sites):
$30 per adult
Twelve years and under: free.
Maximum stay: seven nights.
Other Accommodation
Check out our accommodation partners for a more comfortable stay in Nimbin during the Fringe
Commitment to Sustainability
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Waste not Nimbin
We love the place where we live and hope you will too!
As you might expect from our community’s commitment to environmental stewardship, the Nimbin Fringe aims to make our event as waste free as possible. Local volunteer-run nimBIN CHICKENS, a project of the Sustainable Living Hub at 7 Sibley street, managed by the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre, will be coordinating waste management for our celebration of all good things Nimbin.
They have an ongoing process with resource recovery, collecting recyclable plastics and making useful stuff. The colourful ticket tags for the Nimbin Fringe have been made with plastic drink lids, collected by the community, shredded and re-moulded into unique key rings for patrons to take home as a reminder of an awesome weekend.
nimBIN CHICKENS have provided specially marked bins for cans and bottles as well as separate bins for cardboard and food waste. Council bins are located throughout the village for general waste (red for landfill)
and all other recyclable material (yellow)
To help us reduce single use packaging, visitors are encouraged to bring their own re-usable coffee cup and food containers but for any who forget, nimBINCHICKENS have put together a re-use kit- a cloth
shopping bag with silicone cup, food container and cutlery, available when you pick up your tickets at the foyer of the School of Arts. And while you’re there, check out our public bench seats made from recycled
plastic lids- each beam = 500 lids, that’s 5000 lids in every seat- 5000 times someone has taken the time to
do the right thing!
Caring for community, culture and country
Rainbow Power Company’s Recharge Lounge offers a comfy spot to rest your feet, relax and connect between the festivities. Recharge your phone using solar power and drop in for a friendly chat about solar, batteries and off grid living with your local renewable energy crew.
Rainbow Power Company also offers two EV charging options at their premises on Alternative Way in Nimbin. Our four slow chargers are free to use between 10 am and 4 pm, ideal for topping up while spending time in town.
For those needing a quicker charge, they also have a paid Quick Fox fast charger.
An additional EV charger can be found at the Nimbin Bowling Club on Sibley Street.
Some exciting news to add to the overall awesomeness of Nimbin’s very first Fringe Festivals’ commitment to Sustainability. In collaboration with Rainbow Power Company, the Southern Cross Uni’s Sunflower Trailer Project will be at the Fringe Festival powering the Youth Tent. How cool is that?
Thank you to Matthew and the team at Rainbow Power Company for sponsoring this initiative.
Fringe News
Get Involved
Volunteers
We are no longer taking applications for Fringe volunteers however we would love to hear from you if you are able to help put up and take down marquees, signage, lighting etc.
You can also be a part of the lantern parade by volunteering to carry a lantern.
email nimbinfringe@gmail.com to help out
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Make a difference
Support the future of the Nimbin Fringe by making a tax-deductible donation. Every contribution helps us create accessible arts experiences, support regional artists, deliver free and low-cost community events, and grow a vibrant new cultural festival in the Northern Rivers. Your generosity directly contributes to creative opportunities, community connection, and the long-term sustainability of the Fringe.
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Nimbin Fringe is proudly supported by
The Margaret McLaren Foundation
Acknowledgement of Country
Nimbin Fringe is held on the lands of the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Country and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community — a connection that has existed here for tens of thousands of years.
As a festival grounded in creativity, community and cultural expression, we honour the stories, knowledge and resilience of the Widjabul Wia-bal people, and we are grateful to gather, create and celebrate on this Country.
Sovereignty was never ceded.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.