Victoria Fringe Aug 23 – Sept 3, 2023

Dance, comedy, drama, spoken word, kids programming, or late-night cabarets, choose your own flavour this summer at the Fringe!
The 2023 Victoria Fringe will feature local, national and international artists again this summer as the Fringe returns for 11 days of indie theatre at 5 traditional venues and 4 unconventional venues across the city. We are excited to be back with live events and shows, including the Fringe Eve Preview and FringeKids Fest and a nightly Fringe Cabaret bringing post-show vibes and pop-up programming throughout the festival.
Voting is now open for the Pick of the Fringe. Join us at the Pick of the Fringe Awards & Closing Night on Sunday, September 3 at the Victoria Event Centre, doors at 9pm and awards at 10pm, followed by DJ beats and celebrating. Free with a Fringe Button. Vote Now!
To find out more details on artist applications, sign-up for our artist e-news.
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.
Fringe™ and Fringe Festival™ are registered trademarks of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF). The Victoria Fringe is part of the World Fringe Network.
You will need a Fringe Button to attend a show this summer, Victoria Fringe Buttons are $6 and act as festival membership, these funds help Intrepid Theatre produce the Fringe Festival.
There is a $1.50 processing fee on each ticket.
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More Info
- 2023 Pick of the Fringe
- 2023 Victoria Fringe Lottery Results
- About the Fringe & Contact
- Accessibility at the Fringe
- Apply for the 2024 Fringe
- Fringe show updates & corrections
- Fringe Spotlight Series 2023
- Safe(r) Space Policies
- Volunteer & Billet
- Tickets, Passes & Buttons
- Fringe Indigenous Artist Program
A big Fringe thanks!
