The latest Fringe news, highlights and oddities
Fringe Blog
January 15, 2026
Get on the Ride: Director Murray Utas on Countries Shaped Like Stars
We chatted with Countries Shaped Like Stars director, Murray Utas, about his creative process, the team, and the kind of theatre that sweeps you up and won't let you sit on the sidelines.
Making Music: From MacEwan to Fringe’s Music Series
Alumni Lindsey Walker is a fierce advocate for Music Education
YEG Provides Landing for Local Festivals
ATB: Powering Possibility
Visit the wildly popular ATB Vends with Benefits machine on the ATB Community Patio on August 16 and 17!
In League with Legends
Edmonton, the audiences make me smile. They warmly greet you and they’re here for the party. It’s a lovely experience. Just a breath of fresh air.
Genesis of A Playwright
I had seen plays before, but I never thought about how many possibilities you can have in a play until I came [to Fringe].
With Softness and Starlight
A gentle adventure through the stars at KidsFringe...
Art is right here in my Backyard
Meet our 2024/25 ATB Golden Ticket Winner!
The Gift of Fringe
When you give to the arts, you’re investing in the strength and future of your city.
Adopt A Porta-Potty
Claim your throne or dedicate the seat to someone on your sh*t list...
Have You Heard About the Fringe Movement?
If every Fringer donated just $5 a month, every month, Fringe Theatre would become immediately sustainable.
Remembering Dr. Bob Westbury
We are forever grateful for the love and support Drs. Bob and Marilyn Westbury and their family have extended to Fringe over 25 years.
Gerald Osborn - Official Fringe Historian
He spins a dazzling yarn. And he truly understands how storytelling connects us in community.