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How to Fringe
Read on to learn more and help make the most of your time at Fringe 43: Find Your Fringe.
What is Fringe?
Fringe Theatre was born of a revolution, a grassroots, Do-it-Yourself movement that cultivates ongoing collisions between community and art. The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival was founded in 1982 on the power of story by allowing Artists to perform and create unique productions ‘on the fringe’ of the arts scene. Since exploding onto the scene in 1982, we’ve been home to artistic risk thanks to tens of thousands of Artists & Volunteers, and millions of Fringer’s who’ve built this Festival.
The Edmonton Fringe Festival is the largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America and one of the top 5 worldwide, alongside the global greats like the Edinburgh and the Adelaide Fringes.
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How do I Fringe?
There’s no one way to fringe. Once you’re here, you can’t go wrong. Fringing is about escaping into the unknown and taking creative risks. No matter how you fringe, one thing is for certain: Fringe is for you because fringing is for everyone.
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Daily Festival Updates
With more than 210 shows and over 1,600 performances in just 11 days, things are bound to change last minute! Our blog features the latest Fringe news. Please visit before planning your trip to learn about important changes as they happen.
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Experience Old Strathcona
Located in the heart of Old Strathcona, Fringe is the perfect way to experience all the area has to offer. While you’re here, we enthusiastically recommend you check out the awesome nearby shops, restaurants, and businesses. Visit their website for a list of local businesses to shop, dine at, and explore. PS: Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the best way to reach Old Strathcona – hope we’ll see y’all in the neighbourhood soon!
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Stay in Old Strathcona
If you are visiting us from out of town, we highly recommend a stay with our friends at the Metterra Hotel on Whyte and the Varscona Hotel on Whyte. Located in the heart of Old Strathcona, these two hotels are just a hop, skip, and a jump from our Festival Grounds.
Varscona Hotel on Whyte (8208 106 Street) is a charming lifestyle hotel providing a warm and comfortable hospitality experience to those looking for a home away from home when they travel.
Metterra Hotel on Whyte (10454 82 Avenue) is an authentic lifestyle hotel offering a contemporary hospitality experience to travellers who appreciate accessible luxury.
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Did You Know?
Artists set their own ticket price. 100% of that ticket price goes directly into their pockets. As a charitable organization, Fringe Theatre charges a service fee of up to $3 per ticket to support basic Festival operations. Our service fee helps us continue to amplify Artists’ stories by providing them with the infrastructure they need to share their art with you.
Theatre is a magical and transportive experience. Please give your full attention to our Artists: silence your cell and put it away. Photos and videos during performances are prohibited.
Also, if you see something amazing, shout it out! Tell your friends, post on social, and let the Artists know you loved their show.
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Looking for your golden chance to win?
Follow us on social media and answer our daily clues (don’t forget to add #ATBGoldenTicket #YEGFringe)! You could win 100 Festival show tickets, VIP parking, and more thanks to our incredible Lead Festival Partner ATB! Enter to win August 7 – 22, 2024.
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Become a Fringe Champion
We are Edmonton-grown and Edmonton’s own. We exist because theatre exists. What exists here during the 11 days of Festival doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. When you support Fringe Theatre, you ensure Artists continue doing what they do best: entertain, challenge, and wow you.
Whether you make a one-time gift or choose to give a little every month, thank you for celebrating theatre and building community! Gifts $20 and above will receive a charitable tax receipt.