Australia’s biggest little fringe festival returns as Newy Fringe takes over Newcastle for ten days and three weekends of fearless creativity. With more than 250 shows, 600 artists and 15 venues, this fast-growing grassroots arts festival brings together international, interstate and local performers in a celebration of comedy, dance, theatre, music and the wonderfully unexpected.
From avant-garde performances and award-winning touring acts to quirky, laugh-out-loud moments you didn’t see coming, Newy Fringe is all about discovery. It’s affordable, family-friendly and proudly different — a festival that invites you to explore Newcastle in a whole new way.
Make a Creative Getaway of It
Stay right in the middle of the action at Mercure Newcastle, an easy base for hopping between Fringe venues across the city.
Between shows, enjoy the freedom to explore Newcastle’s dining scene, beaches and waterfront, then return to comfortable, modern rooms designed for a relaxed night’s sleep. Start your mornings with coffee at Distrikt Press Café or wind down after an evening performance with a drink at Bar Distrikt. With its central location and welcoming atmosphere, Mercure Newcastle is ideal for a full Fringe immersion.
Getting Between Venues
Most Newy Fringe venues are easily accessible from Mercure Newcastle by foot, short drives or public transport. The hotel’s central location makes it simple to move between the Civic precinct, city theatres and pop-up Fringe spaces throughout Newcastle. Rideshare and taxis are widely available for late-night shows.
Plan Your Fringe Escape
Book your stay at Mercure Newcastle and turn Newy Fringe into a creative, quirky city break you’ll be talking about long after the curtain falls.
