FAQ
How much does it cost?
It’s absolutely free to access the festival, although if you watch a show it’s nice to put some money in the buskers’ hats – that’s how they make their living.
Where can I park?
The most effective way to access the festival is via public transport. Limited parking is available throughout Fremantle.
For full details on regarding poarking locations and to learn more about the PayStay app visit the City of Fremantle Parking page on the website.
What road closures will be in place?
South Terrace from Norfolk Street to Cantonment Street and High Street from Market Street to Mouat Street will be closed from 5am Saturday 31 March to 10pm Monday 2 April.
See our map for more information.
Where can I find out more about accessibility?
Please call 1300 MY FREO (1300 693 736), TTY 9432 9777 or email festivals@fremantle.wa.gov.au if you have any questions or to discuss your requirements.
Audio Description
Through its Access All Arts program, DADAA offers Audio Description for selected Fremantle International Street Arts Festival shows.
How can I access the Audio Description service?
Check for this logo on shows offering this service.
Through its Access All Arts program, DADAA offers Audio Description for selected Fremantle International Street Arts Festival shows. Audio Description enhances live performance and visual art for people who are blind or vision impaired. An Audio Describer delivers a verbal description of the visual elements via a personal headset.
How to book
Contact Jacqueline Homer from DADAA:
Phone 9430 6616
Mobile 0400 111 018
Email Jacqueline@dadaa.org.au
When booking an audio-described show, please indicate the number of people attending. You will need to download the Sennheiser MobileConnect app (available for iOS and Android) and connect to the DADAA WiFi.
MobileConnect WiFi network will be available at the show or event with your own mobile device You will need to bring your own earphones.
Places are limited. All bookings must be made at least 7 days before each show.
Bookings will only be confirmed when you receive a confirmation email.
Is the entertainment kid-friendly?
Performances which take place on the streets are enjoyable by people of all ages. Please check individual show listings for suitability.
Where can I pick up a copy of the program?
You can pick up a copy at the Fremantle Library, Fremantle Visitor Centre and various cafes and restaurants in the metro area. You can also download here.
Can anyone busk at the festival?
FISAF is a curated festival, meaning international and local acts are carefully selected for inclusion by a programmer. Buskers may only perform within road closure areas outside of official festival programming hours (i.e. buskers may perform before midday and after 9pm within the FISAF road closures).
City of Fremantle Community Safety Officers have the power to ask buskers to move on under the Noise Abatement Act and will issue fines for nuisance behaviour.
How can I get involved in FISAF?
FISAF is curated, which means we do not accept applications, acts are chosen by the Festivals team to ensure a balanced and high-quality program.
You can send a proposal to the festival programmer for consideration by emailing festivals@fremantle.wa.gov.au
