Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

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About

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is North America’s largest and longest-running Fringe Festival, returning for its 45th edition in Old Strathcona, Edmonton, Alberta. It is one of the top five fringe festivals worldwide.

The festival hosts 200+ theatre productions across 30+ venues, featuring 1,600+ artists from local, national, and international backgrounds. It welcomes over 700,000 site visits annually and generates $16 million in local economic impact. The festival supports creative freedom, boundary-pushing performances, and accessibility, including a free KidsFringe program for children under 12.

Artists keep 100% of their ticket revenue.

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Submission Requirements

1. Apply to the Artist Lottery or BYoV Program

   • Applications open: October 7, 2024

   • Applications close: November 18, 2024

   • Lottery draw: November 25, 2024

   • Winners notified & fees due: November 26-29, 2024

2. Indoor Lottery Program

   • The festival operates 75 indoor shows, selected through a random lottery.

   • Includes $10,000 of in-kind support, covering venue rental, staging, lighting, sound, box office support, and two venue technicians.

   • Categories include Local, National, International, and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA).

3. Bring Your Own Venue (BYoV) Program

   • Allows artists to produce their show at an approved venue outside festival-run spaces.

   • Artists handle all costs, scheduling, and venue coordination.

   • Applications open: February 2025

   • Applications close: April 2025

4. Scheduling & Technical Details

   • Indoor Lottery artists are assigned venues by May 2025.

   • BYoV shows are scheduled by their venue producer, with final approvals by June 2025.

   • Artists must submit tech details and promotional materials via Eventotron.

5. Marketing & Promotion

   • Shows are listed in the official festival guide and on the Edmonton Fringe website.

   • Artists are responsible for their own marketing, including posters, press releases, and social media promotion.

   • Community perks and local business discounts available to artists during the festival.

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Finances

• Application & Registration Fees

  • Application fee (all artists): $45 (+$2.25 GST) = $47.25

  • Indoor Lottery Artist Fee (Local, National, International): $800 (+$40 GST) = $840

  • Indoor Theatre for Young Audiences Fee: $675 (+$33.75 GST) = $708.75

  • Outdoor Artist Lottery Fee: $625 (+$31.25 GST) = $656.25

  • Bring Your Own Venue (BYoV) Fee: $650 (+$32.50 GST) = $682.50

• Box Office Revenue

  • Artists set their own ticket prices and keep 100% of ticket sales.

  • Fringe Theatre provides box office services for lottery-selected artists.

• Financial Deadlines

  • April 28, 2026: Last day to withdraw for a full refund.

  • May 19, 2026: Last day to withdraw for a 50% refund. After this, fees are non-refundable.

• Payouts

  • Artists receive festival earnings within a week of closing via their registered payout method.

  • Mid-festival payouts are available upon request.