Become a Fringe Festival Sponsor

Drive Creativity. Inspire Innovation. Transform Community. Join us in Making a Difference through the Arts.

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America and one of the top five worldwide. Each year, we welcome more than 550,000 site visits and ignite more than $16 Million in local economic impact over the 11 days of our Festival.

Beyond Festival, we steward the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, a bustling multi-theatre venue in the heart of Old Strathcona. We host more than 500 events each year beyond Festival, including our curated Fringe Theatre Season.

Why Support the Arts?

We build win-win partnerships. We offer outstanding visibility. We are the best place to showcase your brand.

Economic Impact

The arts are a powerful economic driver. Our Festival showcases more than 1,600 Artists, attracts 550,000 visitors each year, and ignites more than $16Million in local economic impact over the 11 days of Festival. We boost local business and drive tourism. By investing in the arts, you are investing in Edmonton’s economic vitality.

Brand Sentiment

Enhancing your company’s image and achieving your corporate social responsibility goals is crucial in today’s business world. Partnering with Fringe Theatre demonstrates your commitment to community development, enhancing your brand’s reputation and appeal.

Innovation and Creativity

The business world thrives on innovation. The arts cultivate creativity and out-of-the-box thinking – qualities invaluable to any industry. Supporting the arts means encouraging a culture of creativity that spills over into your business environment, fostering innovation that drives business success.

Networking and Visibility

Sponsoring the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival provides unique networking opportunities with local and international artists, business leaders, and influential community members. It also offers significant visibility. Celebrating more than 550,000 site visits every August, we showcase your brand to a diverse and highly engaged audience.

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How Can You Help?

Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer a range of sponsorship packages, specially designed to meet your marketing objectives and budget considerations while providing your business with exceptional exposure. From entry level opportunities to industry exclusivity, we work with a wide range of partners to keep Edmonton on the map as a creative engine.

Corporate Hosting Packages

Set your business apart by fostering unforgettable experiences that delight, engage, and connect through the transformative power of the arts. Your investment showcases your support for the arts and unlocks a suite of premium benefits tailored for an extraordinary client entertainment experience.

Corporate Donations

Corporate contributions help sustain our programming and expand our reach. Every dollar makes a difference in keeping the arts alive and thriving in our community.

Matching Gifts

Amplify the impact of your contribution through employee gift matching programs. Encourage philanthropy within your team and double the support for the arts.

Volunteer Opportunities

Encourage your team to engage directly with the community by volunteering with our Festival. This is a great way for your staff to bond outside the workplace and see firsthand the impact of your company’s support.

Be a Part of Something Bigger

At Fringe Theatre, every contribution, big or small, plays a critical role in our continued success. Join us in making a lasting impact, where business meets art, and where every contribution helps us fringe on for decades to come.

For more information on how you can get involved, contact erin.voaklander@fringetheatre.ca.

Contact Erin

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Fringe Theatre

Presents 200+ unique theatre productions created by more than 1,600 Festival Artists
Returns 100% of the profit from ticket sales to Artists (in 2023: $1.2 Million)
Engages more than 1,000 Volunteers
Creates jobs for more 300+ skilled arts workers
Welcomes 550,000 site visits to the heart of Old Strathcona
Ignites $16 Million in local economic impact over the 11 days of Festival
Celebrates 13,000 visits to KidsFringe, FREE for children and their caregivers
Showcases local musicians as part of our FREE Fringe Music Series

Spotlights Indigenous storytelling as part of our Indigenous curated pêhonân Series
Delivers treats from food trucks and features artisanal finds from local makers
Provides harm reduction informed approaches to community empowerment through our Community Care program
Boasts more than 500+ live theatre, dance, music, and performing arts events in the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns year-round, beyond Festival
Invites you to meet and create (and enjoy a darn good cup of coffee) in our loiter-positive Fringe Grounds Cafe
Offers exceptional community-minded programming, including Youth Empowerment, American Sign Language for Theatre Training Program, Offer What You Will Ticket Program, Relaxed Performance Series, and so much more!

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