The latest Fringe news, highlights and oddities

Fringe Blog

June 9, 2026

Brian "Father Fringe" Paisley 

We are so grateful for Brian’s vision, creativity, and leadership. He’s transformed the landscape of theatre in Edmonton and arts and culture across North America.

From Fringe Debut to the Governor General’s Shortlist

Makram Ayache forges a path from the Arts Barns to national accolade with The Green Line   

The Journey of Brother Rat

I hope that Brother Rat will find success as a bridge between the punk and live music world and theatre community.
A patron points to a poster on the Fringe poster wall.

2024 Picks of the Fringe Winners

2024 Picks of the Fringe!
A CD and its case is shattered on the ground. "Brother Rat" is written in Sharpie on the broken disc.

Brother Rat Playlist

Listen to the tunes below for a sneak peak into the world of Brother Rat playing November 26 - December 7, 2024. Tickets available now.

MacEwan Alumni Shine at Fringe

From onstage to the tech booth to theatre’s business back-end, hundreds of Fine Arts careers are churning out of MacEwan University.
AJ and stands next to another artist who is speaking into a microphone.

From Festival Artist to Season Spotlight

Westbury Award Recipient AJ Hrooshkin chats about their Fringe origins and making the leap from Festival to Season.   
Ewerton Martin is in clown, pulling a deck of cards out of his mouth.

Fitting a Whole Show in a Pocket   

Hailing from Brazil, award-winning clown, magician, and improvisor Ewerton Martin challenged himself to travel to 52 countries with only a deck of cards (and his red nose) in his pocket. 
Zoe Comeau performing Fucking Trans Women

The Joy of F*cking Trans Women

Zoë Lina Comeau is an Acadian playwright, performer, director, and producer based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax.  
2024 Festival Theme

Dear Fringer, Welcome to 'Find Your Fringe'...

Two figures stand gesturing, and smiling next to a big FRINGE sign.

Take a Risk: It's the Most Fringe Thing You Can Do

"Fringe is a hub, a connector, an organizer. Fringe plays a huge role in cultivating a healthy arts scene in Alberta and across this country. The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival acts as an anchor for many Artists on the Fringe …

It's a Family Thing

The 2024 Mowat Diversity Award Winner, Karen Gall, chats Fringe, family, and her adopted province, Alberta.
The ATB Gold ticket winner Jen stand with her friend by the giant Fringe sign.

The Best Eleven Days of Summer   

ATB Golden Ticket Winner Jen Anderson-Wong chats about her love of Fringe and how excited she is to share the prize with her best friend, Martina.