Fringe

Braddon Fringe Festival

The CBD comes alive on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Summernats 38 with the Braddon Fringe Festival.

Thanks to the City Renewal Authority, The Braddon Fringe Festival is back!
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday night Summernats takes over Braddon for an entrant exclusive event.

It’s three nights of awesome cars parked up, great food and drinks, live music and mates.

  • THUR 8 JAN: 5PM - 11PM
  • FRI 9 JAN - 5PM-11PM
  • SAT 10 JAN - 5PM-11PM
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FRINGE INFO

BRADDON FRINGE FESTIVAL

Get ready for three epic nights of horsepower, shine, and good vibes at the Braddon Fringe Festival! From Thursday to Saturday, Braddon’s buzzing CBD transforms into an automotive enthusiast dream, packed with a showcase of Summernats entrants and their incredible cars, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a massive show and shine!

Mark your calendars and grab your mates:

  • Thursday, 8 January
  • Friday, 9 January
  • Saturday, 10 January

The fun kicks off at 5PM each night – don’t be late!

 

WHERE
The action is all around Braddon CBD, with cars rolling in and out via Elouora Street. Wander, snap some pics, and soak up the electric atmosphere.

 

THE BEST PART? It’s FREE for everyone to enjoy! That’s right – an unforgettable night of iconic cars and festival vibes is on the house.

 

GETTING TO BRADDON FRINGE

There are plenty of options for transport into the Braddon Fringe Festival.

Pro tip – it’s easier to catch one of the following transport options, rather than parking.

 

CATCH THE LIGHT RAIL

The best way to get to Braddon is the light rail. You can park and rail in and around the Light Rail stations at Gungahlin, Well Station Drive, ands Swinden Street.

Last service Friday night 11:30pm

Last service Saturday night 12:30am

Check out the Park and Ride Locations on the map here & the timetable here

DRIVING & PARKING

If you need to drive, there are plenty of parking options in the City, just a short stroll from the Fringe.

Please avoid parking in or around the precinct to keep things smooth and enjoyable for everyone.

 

COMMUNITY

The Summernats & Braddon Fringe is a guest of the Canberra community. Please avoid parking in suburban streets and be especially mindful of residents and businesses. Parking inspectors work across the Summernats & Braddon Fringe event and will be issuing infringement notices.

 

TAXI & RIDE SHARE

Let someone else do the driving. Catch a taxi or a ride share and get dropped right by the action in the City Centre Taxi Rank and talk a short walk to the precinct.

 

NEURON E-SCOOTERS

We know you all rate the scooters in Canberra!

You can grab a Neuron scooter and ride it to the dedicated parking spot at Haig Park.

Download the Neuron app and follow the prompts, we suggest reviewing the no ride zones, you don't want to be caught.