The 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival offers a rich range of local and international shows that affirm the human desire for real connection.
For subscription enquiries, call 1800 077 514 or email [email protected]. The festival will take place from October 18 – 24, 2025.
In recent months, the rise of artificial intelligence has led to a breakdown in information, making mediated communication increasingly suspect.
Yesterday’s ideas won’t solve the challenges of today - Simon Abrahams, Melbourne Fringe creative director
This sentiment echoes Abraham Lincoln’s 1862 statement,
the dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present, highlighting the need for new solutions in a post-post-truth era.
Author's summary: Melbourne Fringe Festival explores human connection.