CASTLEMAINE FRINGE IS ON!
22nd MarcH -
6th April 2025
PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
Castlemaine Fringe
2024 Art Auction
A massive thank you to all the artists, volunteers, Shedshaker staff and people that came from far and wide to once again make our Art Auction a huge success. 50% of the sale of artworks goes directly towards funding the 2025 Castlemaine Fringe Festival.
If you missed out on the night, you can still browse the works that went under the hammer. You will also have the opportunity to buy work directly from many of the local artists when they open up their studios over two weekends as part of the Castlemaine Fringe Festival Arts Trail.
Become a Fringe Member
Support the thriving arts community in Castlemaine by becoming a member of Castlemaine Fringe. All funds go towards putting on our biennial festival.
Castlemaine Fringe is returning in 2025, celebrating community and creativity throughout the streets and buildings of Castlemaine. Our biennial festival offers diverse cultural and artistic experiences, supporting musicians, performers, and artists. The festival aims to enhance community wellbeing with activities like music, theatre, comedy, workshops, film & literature and exhibitions & open studios in various locations.
Donations support operating costs, the free Opening Night Street Party, and the continuation of Fringe, ensuring it remains fun, inclusive, accessible and affordable for everyone. All donations made to Fringe via the Australian Cultural Fund are tax-deductible.
Donate to the
2025 Fringe Festival
Walking The Fish
Commissioned to celebrate its 30th anniversary, 'Walking The Fish' is a short documentary tracing the origins of Castlemaine Fringe. Retold by those who were actually involved, the film showcases some of the successes and scandal of the first festival in 1992. Watch on Vimeo.
Revisit our 2023 festival
Check out our amazing video below from the MONSTER MASH and REACTIVATE so you can remember what a great time you had! Footage and production by Riah Jaye Media.
