The place for indie theatre & performance in Toronto
July 2-13, 2025
Tickets & Passes on sale now!
The Toronto Fringe Festival is Ontario's largest performing arts festival and 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.
The 37th annual Toronto Fringe Festival takes place July 2-13, 2025. Come join the movement!
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).