See The Empire transform into a two-day festival hub of creative activity, giving audiences the chance to experience an exciting mix of comedy, music and live performance!
6 - 7 AUG 2026
#HEADLINED BY
Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australian 2026
Comedy, Festival
Vanessa Amorosi
Music, Festival
Dami Im
Music, Festival
#Program Highlights
MOCKINGBIRD
Music, Festival
Songs My Aunties Taught Me
Music, Festival, Cabaret
Sue Ray
Single Launch
Music, Festival
Shine Shoot Out
2026
Film, Festival
Stephen Roche and Scott Corfield:
Behind Don’t Tell
In Conversation, Festival
Thom Pain
(Based on Nothing)
by Will Eno
Theatre, Festival
From Page to Stage
Theatre, Comedy, Festival
Twelve Days of Stillness
Theatre, Festival
An Oak Tree
by Tim Crouch
Theatre, Festival
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE:
PHOEBE PARADISE
Acclaimed Queensland contemporary visual artist Phoebe Paradise joins Queensland Fringe as the festival’s inaugural Artist in Residence. Inspired by the people, places and spirit of the festival, Phoebe will create a signature original artwork for Queensland Fringe and serve as the official visual artist for the 2026 season.
#SPECIAL THANKS TO
#FOUNDING PARTNERS
#SPONSORS
#MEDIA PARTNERS
#FESTIVAL GROUP PARTNERS
