Fringe Festival is an annual international fringe theatrical festival held in Edmonton. This festival is celebrated every year in August. If you love to be a part of festive vibes fun and dance, this one is for you.
It is known to be North America’s oldest and largest international fringe theatre festival. A type of Art Festival which is organized by the Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA). And if you also want to show your support or love towards art the festival welcomes you with its open arms. I must tell you some more details about the festival.
History of Fringe Festival
The inspiration behind this festival is the fringe festival that was celebrated in the city of Edinburg, Scotland, in the year 1982. The reason behind calling this festival fringe is that eight theatre groups participated in the Edinburg festival and presented their own production shows. I can only imagine the plethora of performances people must have experienced there. That’s too overwhelming. These shows were later called the “Fringe” of the event and became popularized as the Fringe Festival.
The art director of Chinook Theatre Brian Paisley was offered 50,000$ to organize the same Fringe festival in Edmonton, Canada. The Edmonton Fringe Festival organized almost 200 live performances in five different venues.
About the Fringe Festival
The place of the commencement of this event is Old Strathcona. This place consists of 5 to 6 theatres where these plays occur. During the festival, the streets are full of live performers and artists wearing a variety of costumes and masks supporting their acts.
There is a minimal application fee of 35$ charged for the event. There is an unbiased lottery system offered at the festival. The details regarding this event are further mentioned on the Fringe Theatre website. If you ask me why I am recommending this one, I would say it’s all about loving art. And I am sure all the art lovers would agree with me after they witness the festival.
- There are many outdoor, and inner circle shows with various artists presenting their performances.
- Many local artists and people from all over the globe come to showcase their talents in huge numbers at this fringe festival.
- Performers like Ken Brown and Ron Pearson, a magician, present their shows.
- The famous production houses that take part in the festival are Mump and Smoot, Rapid Fire Theatre, and The Wombats etc.
Generally, the bookings for the performance at the Fringe Festival in Edmonton start from November. However, August is the month every year in Canada to the destination fringe. A lottery system is used to choose the performers for the fringe festivals.
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Edmonton International Fringe Theatre showcases the work of many censored artists. Informative webinars and workshops are a part of this festival to educate the youth.
This Fringe Festival in Edmonton is a great celebration of culture and art organized in Canada. It is a total fun and frolic event showcasing performances of different genres and tastes. This cultural blast festival in Canada is ranked among the top five events in the world. Overall, it’s a must-visit when in the City of Edmonton during this time of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Edmonton called the festival city?
Edmonton plays host to several large festivals each year, hence its local nickname as ‘the Festival City.
What is the Edmonton International fringe theatre festival?
It is an annual theatre Festival produced by Fringe Theatre where every August, artists descend upon Edmonton to participate in the largest, longest-running Fringe Festival in North America.
What are the ticket prices?
A. Show tickets range in price from $13 to $16, with special pricing for littlest fringers, students, and seniors.
Last Updated on April 15, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
