Victoria Fringe Festival: Aug 26 – Sept 6, 2026

Join us this summer as the Victoria Fringe Festival turns 40!

All artist applications for 2026 are now closed. See the results of our Festival Lotteries: See the lottery results here.

About the Victoria Fringe Festival

A Vancouver Island festival tradition for more than three decades, Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival takes over downtown Victoria BC each summer for a celebration of live performance from around the world, featuring an eclectic mixture of spoken word, drama, musicals, dance, comedy, magic, theatre for young audiences and more at venues across the city.

Since 1986, The Victoria Fringe Festival has provided a space and opportunity for local, national, and international artists to share their artistry and craft with our city every summer. Produced by Intrepid Theatre, the Victoria Fringe Festival is one of the longest-running Fringes in Canada, and one of the founding members of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF). In 2026, we celebrate our 40th anniversary festival, running August 26 to September 6. In addition to more than 30 shows at the festival, there are free events including the Fringe Eve Preview and FringeKids Fest. The Victoria Fringe is a popular summer event, drawing more than 10,000 audience members to venues across the city. Powered by more than 150 volunteers, the Victoria Fringe is a staple summer festival with shows from around the globe and from our own backyard.

The Fringe is unjuried, making it accessible for artists and audiences alike, with 100% of net ticket sales given back to the artists you choose to see. This is why you need a Fringe Button, this one-time $5 Fringe Button purchase helps fund the festival.