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What Happens When?

While things change from year to year, below is a guideline for the key dates you’ll need to keep in mind when participating in NZ Fringe.

  • 15 August – Registrations open
  • 9 October – Registrations close
  • 9 October – Programme print deadline
  • Late October/Early November – Funding rounds open
  • Mid November – Funding rounds close
  • Early December – Funding Results Announced
  • Mid December – Programme launch
  • 11 February – Festival Opening Gala
  • 12 February – Festival Starts
  • 6 March – Festival Ends
  • 7 March – Awards Ceremony
  • Early April – Reporting due