The San Diego International Fringe Festival at Various Venues across San Diego

The San Diego International Fringe Festival (SDIFF) is fast approaching, returning for its 13th bold and beautiful year from May 15–25, 2025. This celebration of creativity without boundaries invites audiences to experience a vibrant, international lineup of performances that push the edge and spark conversation.

With eight venues across San Diego and over 48 artists/performing groups from around the world—including Australia, Mexico, UK, and across the U.S. (from New York to Nevada, Los Angeles, and right here in San Diego)—SDIFF 2025 promises an electrifying and eclectic lineup of performances for every taste. For a full lineup of shows, visit EVENTS.

Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or brand new to the movement, SDIFF is proud to be a platform that brings together global artists, shares stories that matter, and builds community through the transformative power of performance.

Tickets are on sale at TICKETS, with 100% of ticket sales going directly to the participating artists. All individual show tickets are just $13.

Multi-show passes are also available: 3-show pass: $35 - 5-show pass: $55 - 10-show pass: $104

A Fringe Tag–just $7, a one time purchase, is REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION to all ticketed performances–will be available at all festival venues. This small fee directly supports the festival itself, helping us continue to bring bold, independent art to San Diego each year.

“This year’s festival is a celebration of bold voices and fearless creativity,” said Shaun Davis, Producing Director for SDIFF. Kevin-Charles Patterson, CEO & Founder adds, “We’re thrilled to welcome artists and audiences from around the world to San Diego, and we’re also excited to announce that in 2026, SDIFF will host the World Fringe Congress—bringing global Fringe leaders together in our beautiful city to shape the future of Fringe festivals worldwide.”