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Fringe theatre has always been built on movement. Artists travel from city to city, crossing borders with stories shaped by where they come from and where they are going next. International touring fringe artists are not an added bonus to the ecosystem. They are fundamental to it.

We are an artist-centered outlet, we're happy to do some narrowing down and give some well-deserved shout-outs to shows at the Adelaide Fringe 2026. We celebrate what has been created. Go see something that interests you, who cares if it has no reviews or top picks? Or, take a chance on something you'd never see; it will probably surprise you.

Welcome to the Midwest, and possibly one of the friendliest Fringe festivals you will attend. One of the best parts about Omaha Fringe is the staff.

For fringe artists, producing a solo show Off-Broadway can feel like a big leap, even though much of the work looks familiar. What changes is the context: New York City and the expectations that come with an Off-Broadway venue.

Denver Fringe is a newer festival here in the US, and I fully expect it to grow into something big in the coming years. I was impressed on many levels. Festival promotion, artist care, and some lovely venues all stood out.

Looking to try out the Canadian Fringe circuit? Vancouver Fringe happens in September, right at the end of the season. Vancouver was my first fringe outside of the U.S., and I had a fantastic experience. I met incredible artists, had solid ticket sales for a first-timer, and even picked up some press coverage.

Welcome to one of the longest-running fringe festivals in the Midwest! Each year, the Minnesota Fringe Festival offers over 100 productions across two jam-packed weeks.

S2 E9 of What the Fringe?! Sam Gough, Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts Every August, thousands of artists descend on Edinburgh with a dream tucked under their arm: to make something bold, beautiful, and unforgettable. But with hundreds of venues, thousands of shows, and a city that becomes its own ecosystem, what actually  makes a Fringe show successful? According to longtime Fringe producer, arts advocate, and current Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts, Sam Gough, the rec

There’s something special about your very first festival. It’s equal parts adventure, nerves, and a big ol’ heap of hope. Solofest was a great experience, but it was also a crash course in the festival hustle.