WED, AUG 26 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Arts One night only
Fringe Eve Preview 2026
A free, family-friendly Victoria preview gives quick samples of the upcoming Fringe shows, with donations encouraged rather than required.
Wed
Aug 26
Victoria
Why it's worth going
The preview is a low-commitment way into the theatre festival: you can sample the range of shows before deciding whether to buy a regular ticket.
What to expect
- Free to attend
- Family-friendly
Good to know
- Doors open at 5 p.m.
- arrive early enough to find the courtyard entrance off Johnson Street.
- Performances start at 6 p.m. sharp
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