Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026

UpdatedFor subscribers‘I never want to see it again – but I also want to book for tomorrow night’From a room filled with vintage radios to a show which comes with a risk of having still-warm underwear thrown at you, here are our latest reviews of the Fringe.October 6, 2026Andrew Fuhrmann, Donna Demaio, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Lefa Singleton Norton, Sonia Nair, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee WijekumarAdvertisementThis slasher story has no blood whatsoever – but it does have a killer soundtrackEqual parts funny, spooky, gory and (aptly) camp, Geraldine Quinn’s Campervan could forever change the way lovers of musical theatre define the medium.Nell GeraetsIt’s 90 years since this play was first banned. Now it’s coming backThis show once subverted a ban by being performed on the back of a truck. It returns as part of this year’s Melbourne Fringe.Kerrie O'BrienOther seriesRewriting RetirementFor those thinking of retirement, this six-part series provides the clarity and confidence to take the next step.7 storiesHistory three-peating for Brisbane LionsThe big moments, the celebrations, the heartbreak and all the news and analysis from the MCG.13 stories