IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
EVENT SECURITY
EVENT MANAGER - SIMONE 0211182249
EVENT MANAGER - ANYA 0221523494
SITE MANAGER HSITORIC VILLAGE - CIAN 0212419786
FIRST AID & LOST CHILDREN -SOPHIE 0221070103
STAGE/MUSIC CONTACTS
GENERAL MUSIC - NIGEL 027 292 5322
MED LOUNGE STAGE MANAGER - DAN SHARP 027 325 4121
JAM FACTORY STAGE MANAGER - RACHAEL STANWAY 0276226452
VILLAGE GREEN STAGE MANAGER -JULIAN 0278141122
CINEMA STAGE MANAGER - MATT 210 438 689
- MEL 0212055853
CRINGE FEST AND CINEMA CONTACT - MEL 0212055853
ACTIVATION & EXHIBITIONS CONTACT -WENDY 0211794130
BUSKING /STREET PERFORMANCE - JOANNE 0275423311
CATWALK CONTACTS - ANNETTE 0275184815
- RUTH 0276304295
- MEL 0212055853
VOLUNTEER CONTACT - ANNE 0272415206
LITTLE BIG MARKETS CONTACT - GRACE 021 798 980
CHAPEL STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Chapel is located towards the rear of the Village. There is seating for approx 50 people. There is no off stage area.
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone next to the Village Square for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn. You will not be able to park inside the Village grounds on Friday to deliver gear.
Parking - Chapel Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
There is limited parking so please try not to bring one car per person.
We require the band members names for the security on the gate please.
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
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CINEMA STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Cinema is located at the front if the of the Village next to the Record roundabout store. There is seating for approx. 60 people.
There is no off stage area and you will be entering through the same doors as audience. Please be mindful that there maybe performance underway as you arrive.
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone next to the Village Square for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn. You will not be able to park inside the Village grounds on Friday to deliver gear.
Parking - Cinema Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
There is limited parking so please try not to bring one car per person.
We require the band members names for the security on the gate please.
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
BUSKERS STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Buskers stage is a cute little stage is located in the cobblestoned Village Square next to the Gem store and facing both of the food stores and outdoor seating. There is seating for approx. 60 people.
There is no off stage area and you will be entering through the same doors as audience. Please be mindful that there maybe performance underway as you arrive.
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone next to the Village Square for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn. You will not be able to park inside the Village grounds on Friday to deliver gear.
Parking - Busker Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
VILLAGE GREEN STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Village Green Stage is a truck with step ladder access next to the Detour Theatre.
The sound tent is marked on the map- please make yourself known to Julian once you arrive but be mindful of existing performance.
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone on the far side of the Village green - It may be obscured by stallholders on the day so look beyond for the green barracks building Durham Barracks - Here you may drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is room for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn.
Parking - Village Green Performers may enter through the gate opposite St John's ambulance and park to the far right behind the Kollective. There is limited parking so please try not to bring one car per person.
We require the band members names for the security on the gate please.
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the Village green should evacuation alarms be sounded.
JAM FACTORY STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Jam Factory People - For those unfamiliar with the Jam Factory - It is a repurposed Historic school classroom. There is seating for approx 55 people. The stage area is not huge and there is a small offstage area and just as small green room.
There is a site available in the Creative Campus (sewing room) for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
Parking - Jam Factory Performers may enter through the gate opposite St John's ambulance and park to the far right behind the Kollective. There is limited parking so please try not to bring one car per person.
We require the band members names for the security on the gate please.
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the Village green should evacuation alarms be sounded.
CAMPUS STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The DJ's at the Campus stage - There is a site available in the Creative Campus (sewing room) for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
Parking - CAMPUS STAGE Performers may enter through the gate opposite St John's ambulance and park to the far right behind the Kollective. There is limited parking so please try not to bring one car per person.
We require the band members names for the security on the gate please.
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the Village green should evacuation alarms be sounded.
STREET PERFORMANCE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Village Hall will be used for the day for those who need a bit more space and area to get ready and space to offload any gear early or after or during breaks.
There are bathrooms in this facility. This is also the area for the catwalk preparation so PLEASE STICK TO THE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STREET PERFORMERS and keep away from the area where designers will be unpacked and potentially models getting dressed.
The area will be signposted inside
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
Parking - Busker Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
MED LOUNGE STAGE PERFORMER INFORMATION
The MED LOUNGE Stage is located on Main Street
There is no off stage area and you will be entering through the same doors as audience. Please be mindful that there maybe performance underway as you arrive.
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone next to the Village Square for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn.
Parking - Med Lounge Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION
THans yo for volunteering for Fringe Fest
There is a site available for Music Gear Drop off Zone next to the Village Square for drop off of equipment early and or after your performance. There is a small area for dressing in also. Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn.
Parking - Med Lounge Performers may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
ACTIVATIONS/WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Please see your site here:
Paul Cornwell - The Firestation - Indoors
Rudi & Lissy - The Firestation - Indoors
Jo Tindling Zines - The Firestation - Indoors
Siapo Printmaking - The Firestation - Indoors
Sam Doran - The Firestation - Outdoors
Ally Drury - The Firestation - Outdoors
Vivian Messina - The Firestation - Outdoors
Sally-Ann Davies - Printmaking Outdoors - near Fire station in gazebo
Davey - Instrument Making workshop - Under a gazebo next to cinema
It is possible to deliver your gear the week leading up to Fringe Please refer to map
It is important that we respect the privilege of these Village spaces and take all your rubbish away with you please. Please be mindful of other people's gear.
It is possible to bring your gear in on Friday before 6pm if you wish. Please see team at the Incubator Creative Hub big red barn.
Parking - you may enter through the gate nearest the furthest end of Village by the Men's Shed. Please refer to map
Please refer to the emergency evacuation site near the front gate should evacuation alarms be sounded.
INFORMATION
Lets be Straight up about the bucks
This is a not-for-profit, community-powered festival built on open participation and the goodwill currency of artists who believe Tauranga deserves something genuinely different.
We are actively working on funding and sponsorship, and any gate surplus goes directly back to our performers and crew — transparently and fairly. Right now we ask that you come for the love of it, the audience, and the thrill of being part of something that keeps growing into something really special.
\\A Sh*t tonne of Aroha
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A real, warm, enthusiastic audience who came specifically for the unexpected
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A full day as part of an eclectic, electric lineup across six stages
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Free entry to the whole festival — soak up every stage, every act, every moment
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Manaakitanga from a community that genuinely values what you do
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The goodwill currency that comes from being part of something people talk about long after the day is done
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A share of gate surplus if funding targets aren't met — fairly and transparently distributed
What you get as a Fringe performer:
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR STAGE PERFORMANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tauranga Fringe Festival?
Tauranga Fringe Festival is a one-day grassroots arts festival held at the Historic Village in Tauranga, New Zealand. Founded and presented by The Incubator Creative Hub, it features open participation which may include live music over our six stages, performance, fashion, pasifika performance, visual art exhibitions, activations, puppetry, circus acts, street performance, poetry buskers, markets and more across the wonderful village grounds.
When is Tauranga Fringe Festival 2026?
Saturday 24 October 2026, 10am–4pm. Labour Weekend.
How much are tickets?
$20 at the gate. $15 presale — available now online. Children under 10 enter free.
Where is it held?
The Historic Village, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, New Zealand.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes! The Fringe is a family-friendly event. Children under 10 enter free. The festival does feature a wide range of art forms including some that may be avant-garde or unexpected — that's the whole point. It's a great way to expose young people to diverse creative expression.
What is the dress code?
There is no strict dress code but flamboyant, creative and expressive is always celebrated. This is your day to go all out.
Is there food and drink available?
Yes — the Garden of Earthly Delights is our outdoor licensed garden bar with refreshments and great tunes. Markets and food vendors will also be on site throughout the day.
How can I perform at the Fringe?
Register your expression of interest using the form on this page. The Fringe is open access — all genres and art forms are welcome.
How can I volunteer?
We'd love to have you as a Friend of the Fringe! Get in touch at info@theincubator.co.nz to register your interest as a volunteer.
How can my business get involved?
We welcome sponsors, partners and collaborators who share our kaupapa. Get in touch here to find out about stage sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
