Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre launch Project Fringe
PROJECT FRINGE
An after-dark invitation.
Project Fringe is a collaboration between Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre, bringing together bold international performance, artist development, new commissions and late-night culture & club-nights across Dublin Fringe Festival 2026.
WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE LANDS AT PROJECT
Project Fringe brings acclaimed international performance to Dublin audiences.
Philosophy of the World
In Bed With My Brother
A gloriously unruly feminist reclamation of the story of cult band The Shaggs.
“A furious and funny rallying cry against patriarchy and perfection” Guardian ★★★★.
18 Sep, 18:15
19 Sep, 15:00 & 18:15
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PROJECT FRINGE CO-COMMISSION
We’re joining forces to present an annual co-commission that supports bold, contemporary performance that speaks to the Ireland of now. In 2026, Project Fringe is commissioning KING to create LESBIAN DEATH BED, the queer club night for women and their friends from the Mother family.
LESBIAN DEATH BED
KING
A late-night collision of drag, club culture, cabaret and queer performance featuring a stellar line-up of artists, followed by a club night.
4 Sep, 21:00
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RADICAL SPIRIT AWARD
An award recognising the performance artist or company whose work captures the adventurous, provocative and form-challenging spirit shared by Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre.
The winner will receive:
- A week-long run in The Cube at Project Arts Centre in 2027
- A €3,000 production guarantee to support this presentation
- Support where needed from teams at Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre
PROJECT FRINGE: AFTER DARK
Project Fringe doesn’t end when the show comes down.
Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre are making room for the city’s artists, audiences, DJs, club collectives and night ghouls to gather, dance, talk, flirt, decompress and keep the festival energy going long after the show come down.
At a time when Dublin’s nightlife needs more space, support and imagination, both organisations are committed to platforming the people and scenes keeping the city alive after dark.
We are delighted to present a series of DJ nights, post-show parties and late-night gatherings taking over Project Arts Centre throughout the festival.
Lesbian Death Bed Club Night
KING
The official after-party following LESBIAN DEATH BED.
Come dressed for the funeral. Stay for the afters.
4 Sep, 22:30 til late
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GIITA
Get ready to dance out the joys of Dublin Fringe Festival, with bangers and bops provided by Giita. She’ll be spinning an eclectic mix of dreamy slow tempo bangers, Italo disco, house, electro, 90’s acid house and techno.
Giita is a member of WIRED collective, who create neurodivergent club events at Project and provides the tunes for parties across Dublin, Reykjavik, the UK. She is also the founder and DJ of the After Eight early dance club, which started in Reykjavík and is now in the basement of Pawnshop in Dublin.
Pack your dancing shoes and get your bit down to bop.
11 Sep, 22:00 til late
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The Sweet Spot Fringe Edition
with DJ BLKCNVS
The Sweet Spot is a get-together and late-night house party with a shared commitment to presence and cultural connection in Dublin.
No hype, no pressure — just good music, open minds and a space to dance.
Hosted by Resident DJ Blkcnvs, come together for a space to dream, to feel good in your skin and to SHAKE YOUR RUMP.
19 Sep, 22:00 til late
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