pitch your fringe show at BATS!
Ever dreamed of showcasing your ideas at Aotearoa's most creative arts festival?
We are officially opening pitches for everyone wanting to present their work during the NZ Fringe Festival 2027 edition at BATS.
The important stuff
NZ Fringe Festival 2027 dates covers Friday 12th Feb - Saturday 6th March.
The deadline for submissions for Fringe Pitches is 5pm Saturday 12th September, 2026.
You will be notified on Friday 25th September, 2026.
You can pitch in person, online, or by video.
Have a question? get in touch with our Programming Coordinator, Sarai, at [email protected].
Why pitching your show at BATS during Fringe?
Last year, we hosted some award-winning shows that are continuing to develop and tour! Here's a sneak peek at what happened at BATS during last year's Fringe Festival:
- 4,638 seats filled
- 8 award winners (including the Outstanding Ensemble Award for Once Upon a Time in Homowood, the Melbourne Fringe Indigenous Exchange Award for The Remaining, and Best Emerging Solo Performance for Pōneke Gangster)
- 16 award nominees
Ready to be part of the 2027 edition?
