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City of Sydney Secures Eternity Playhouse as Fringe Festival Hub Through 2027

Interim CEO Patrick Kennedy has unveiled a September program of over 460 open-access performances for 2,900 artists

Overview

  • The City of Sydney will operate the Palmer Street venue for three years beginning this September as the festival’s Off Broadway Hub.
  • Sydney Fringe Festival is set to run from September 1 to 30 across 10 hubs and four precincts in Greater Sydney.
  • Interim CEO Patrick Kennedy, confirmed in June, led the finalization of the operating agreement after Darlinghurst Theatre’s liquidation.
  • More than 460 events have been scheduled, featuring works by roughly 2,900 artists across cabaret, dance, theatre and immersive productions.
  • About 75 percent of the program is open access, with average ticket prices around $25 to encourage broad audience engagement.