Nelson Fringe Festival

06/06/2026

Looking for a fun night at the theatre - try this! Highly recommended.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks... can you? The funniest show on four legs. Stephen Papps plays twelve characters – including a dog – in this gloriously funny solo tour de force. An overweening, insecure man-child suddenly realises he’s becoming completely irrelevant. A fifty-year old ...

05/06/2026

We've got dates! Yup, it's time for us to get back in the saddle and start a-plannin' for the next festival. You should definitely come along for the ride.

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05/06/2026

We're looking for Board Trustees!

Want to throw yourself into Fringe? What to be at part of the action?

The board for Nelson Fringe Festival prides itself on being small, agile, and focused. You’ll get hands-on experience without the corporate bureaucracy or endless meetings. This is governance where you can see the impact of your decisions.

You’ll work alongside passionate artists, community leaders, and people who care about making things happen.

You’ll help decide strategic direction, funding priorities, and how we show up for our community.

More info here - check us out! www.nelsonfringe.co.nz/blog

02/06/2026

Toniiiiiight - Richmond Comedy Club, because things can get pretty funny on the plains.

First Wednesday of every month. Prizes! Including for "most Supportive Audience Member".

This new comedy night is being organised by our friend and regular performer Chris Lippiatt. And if you want to give stand-up a go, email Chris at [email protected]

Get along to The Star at 7pm. Free!

25/05/2026

Congratulations to Becky Siame for The Shape of Belonging having a sold-out performance at the theatre at The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Rapturous applause and a standing ovation!

Here at Fringe, we're always incredibly stoked when a show goes onto bigger things - it's like little fledglings leaving the nest to become glorious butterflies.

Winner, Best Local Show — Nelson Fringe Festival 2026. The Shape of Belonging is an autobiographical spoken word performance with five original songs, exploring adoption, identity, and what it costs to belong somewhere you were never meant to be. Performed by Becky Siame with a live three-piece en...

19/05/2026

Happy 1st birthday to WAA! Club. My, aren't they growing up fast?!

We hung out at WAA! with some of our 2026 fringe shows and the kids workshop, and it had the perfect vibe.

If you want to know more, check them out! And definitely sign up to their newsletter - there's HEAPS going on.

Hippo Bird-day WAA!

18/05/2026

Highly recommended!

Becky is on stage with live music by Suki Florence, Laura Pensado and Morgan Freedom, who create a live, soundscape that moves like breath beneath the story.

The Shape of Belonging
Sat 23 May at 7pm
Suter Theatre
$20
Info & bookings at https://beckysiame.com/event/the-shape-of-belonging/

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05/05/2026

Highly recommended. After a sold-out show at Nelson Fringe AND winning 'Best Local Show' Becky Siame and her band of musicians are back to take you to a better place.

The Shape of Belonging is a spoken word and live music performance. Ninety minutes of story, original songs, and sound designed to be felt as much as heard.

A truly special show.

The Shape of Belonging
The Suter Theatre
Saturday 23 May at 7pm
Tickets $20-$60
More info & bookings: https://beckysiame.com/

Becky Siame The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

04/05/2026

Corker show alert!

Bought to you by the Glad To Be Here NZ team behind Gladys and Beryl, and after sold out shows at Nelson Fringe 2026, this fabbo show is back! They also went to Wellington Fringe, Dunedin Fringe and to Golden Bay, so this show is honed!

It's the magnificent return of The Circus* of Lord Azure The Miraculous - DON'T MISS!

The Circus* of Lord Azure The Miraculous
Zappekin- Artists & Allies, 3 Wood Loop Tasman
Sat 9 May at 7pm
Tix $25+bf

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The star act have been murdered, but the show must go on! Right? Join The Circus* of Lord Azure the Miraculous in a real-time comedic whodunnit. *Not a circus.