Newcastle Fringe will kick off its 2025 season with a giant communal banquet in Hamilton called, Fringe Feast.
The event will see Beaumont Street, between Lindsay and Cleary Streets, will be closed to traffic, for the launch event that will celebrate Hamilton’s growing foodie scene and its role as the “epicentre of extraordinary” for Newcastle Fringe.
Local foodies will get the chance to experience a diverse range of local dining options, alongside tantalising snippets of performances from the festival’s program.
Two stages will host a variety of acts, from cabaret and opera to circus and music. The lineup includes The Pretty Amazing Jono, The Alchemy of Arts, Samba Frog, Les Divine Folles à Newy, Eliane Morel: Love, Drinking and Fairy Tales, and local band, Ruffians. Roving artists will also add to the festive atmosphere.
“Hamilton is proud to be the heart of the Newcastle Fringe Festival, where creativity, community, and culture come together,” Chair and Public Officer of Hello Hamilton, Reece Hignall said.
“As the main hub for this dynamic celebration, Hello Hamilton is thrilled to showcase our vibrant business precinct and support the incredible talent that makes this festival so unique”
The free Fringe Feast event will take over Beaumont Street on 15 March 2025. To find out more visit newcastlefringe.com.au.
