The starting place for theatre in Toronto
July 2-13, 2025
The Toronto Fringe Festival is a platform for innovative theatre and performance. Shows are selected by lottery or first-come-first-served processes, and all ticket revenue goes straight to the artists.
Thanks to everyone who came out to our 36th annual festival this past July! We can't wait to see you again next summer.
Fringe Facts
- Founded in 1989, the Toronto Fringe Festival is a ground-breaking platform for indie artists. Learn about our mission and history here.
- Shows in the festival aren't curated - they're chosen by lottery or first-come-first-served.
- All ticket revenue is returned directly to the artists! The Toronto Fringe only keeps fees to pay for our box office system and staff.
- The Fringe movement is radical - it began with 8 companies crashing the Edinburgh International Festival in 1947, igniting a global movement with Fringe Festivals popping up all over the world.
- We're proud members of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF), and organization that supports 30+ Fringes across Canada and the USA.
- We're also part of the International Fringe Festival Association (World Fringe).