20 - 21 February 2026
Salisbury Fringe Carnival 2026
February 20, 2026
Get ready for two huge days of free, family-friendly fun as the Salisbury Fringe Carnival returns to Carisbrooke Park on 20 and 21 February.
Running across Friday night from 6pm to 9.30pm and all day Saturday from 12pm to 9.30pm, the Salisbury Fringe Carnival brings the colour, creativity and excitement of Fringe closer to home. Enjoy free rides for all ages, live music, dazzling performances and a vibrant carnival atmosphere right in the heart of Salisbury.
The entertainment line-up is packed with energy, headlined by popular cover band Mr Buzzy, performing Saturday night with all your favourite hits from Queen, ABBA, Grease, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Throughout the weekend, be entertained by fire twirlers, live performers, stunt acts and a mix of Fringe performances inside The Little Palais circus tent.
Image credit: Dandyman in The Little Palais
The Little Palais has a fabulous host of our favourite shows -
Sergei and Tatiana- Roll up! To see the strongest people in the world! Sergei and Tatiana will amaze you with their strength and grace. This comical duo will leave you in stitches and display circus acts of world class standard. Watch as Sergei and Tatiana lift each other high into the air as they display feats of strength and wonder.
The Gagliardis - From the quirky minds of Beeswax and Bottlecaps, this comedy duo has an unhealthy obsession for laughter and the ridiculously silly. With a mixing pot of variety, vaudeville and circus, these two have travelled the world atop their penny farthing, dragging suitcases of shenanigans and bringing giggles to the masses.
Perfect for children aged 3 – 103
BAM WOW Amazing Show! - A father, a son, a mastery of seemingly impossible skills, and absolutely no plan for things going smoothly. Mr. Spin and The Maestro serve up high-risk juggling, glorious musical chaos, and perfectly timed brilliance disguised as disasters. One’s a seasoned show-off, the other’s suspiciously competent, and together they turn near-misses into standing ovations. It’s circus, comedy, and heart in a red-socked, laugh-out-loud package that somehow keeps topping itself. Bring the kids. Stay for the WOW.
Corey Pickett Presents: “Circus and Other Time Wasters!” is: A Collection of utterly unnecessary feats that will excite and delight. Corey has devoted copious amounts of time throughout his life, mastering tricks and skills that are guaranteed to enthrall and entertain. This show will take you from juggling and balance to cartoon-esk physical comedy and big circus stunts.
“Soooo Funny” -Tweedy the Clown
“Street Theatre Genius” - Paul Currie
"He is Amazing!” - ABC Radio
“I’ve Seen Better” - Corey’s Mum
Image Credit: Fairy & Floss
Roving Performers
Flower Squad - A burst of spring, sunshine, and smiles, The Flower Squad bring warmth and charm wherever they roam. This delightfully floral gentle duo are devoted to spreading joy and gentle moments of wonder. With graceful interactions and radiant hand made costumes, they invite audiences to breathe in beauty and remember the loveliness of life. Perfectly poised and effortlessly enchanting, The Flower Squad are the ideal living snapshot for an elegant, joy-filled experience.
Fairy & Floss - Fairy & Floss are a delicious duo celebrating the beloved spectacle of the circus fair, Fairy floss!
This walkabout pairing blends vintage charm with a contemporary twist, creating moments of light-hearted wonder wherever they appear. Appearing either elevated on stilts or moving through a crowd at eye level, they invite curiosity, laughter, and connection. With playful interaction and theatrical flair, Fairy & Floss transform public spaces into candy-coloured daydreams, offering engaging entertainment designed to delight children, parents, and everyone in between.