Are you a Fringe Artist looking for a BYoV? Here, let us help!
Bring Your Own Venue (or a BYoV) is a venue or location not included in the list of Fringe Theatre managed venues. If you were not drawn in the Fringe Lottery, or if your performance is better suited for an unconventional space, a BYoV might be the right fit for you.
Below is a list of regularly used BYoVs. If you are an artist looking to find a home for your Fringe show, this is a great place to start. However, you’re not limited to the venues on this list! If you have an idea of a new venue, please reach out to both your venue contact and to Victoria, Fringe’s Programming Administrative Coordinator, at victoria.dejong@fringetheatre.ca to start the venue approval process.
Please note:
- Fringe Theatre does not represent or have an affiliation with the venues listed below. This list is simply meant as a resource for artists interested in producing in a BYoV;
- The list below is by no means complete – we will update it as often as possible, but feel free to research potential locations on your own;
- Venues vary in cost based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location, capacity, amenities, and support. Please contact the venue directly for more information, including accurate venue capacities, safety information etc.;
- BYoVs come with financial risk, and additional work that is the responsibility of the producing company. Please consider your options carefully!; and
- We’re here to help you! If you have any questions about the BYoV process, please reach out to victoria.dejong@fringetheatre.ca!
Whyte Avenue/Main Fringe Grounds
Varscona Theatre (FULL/NO VACANCY)
10329 83 Avenue
Contact: Kendra Connor – executivedirector@varsconatheatre.com
The Grindstone Theatre (FULL/NO VACANCY)
10019 81 Avenue
Contact: Trinity Locke – tlocke@grindstonetheatre.ca
Holy Trinity Church (FULL/NO VACANCY)
10037 84 Avenue
Contact: fringe@holytrinity.ab.ca
Sugar Swing Ballroom
10019 80 Avenue
Contact: Aran Wilson – info@sugarswingcommunity.com
Spotlight Cabaret
8217 104 Street
Contact: Aimée Beaudoin – aimee@spotlightcabaret.ca
109 Street/ University Area
Garneau Theatre (FULL / NO VACANCY)
8712 109 Street
Contact: Dan Smith – director@metrocinema.org
French Quarter
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre at La Cité Francophone
8627 91 Street
Contact: Daniel Cournoyer – d.cournoyer@lacitefranco.ca
Café Bicyclette Stage at La Cité Francophone (FULL/NO VACANCY)
8627 91 Street
Contact: Jon Paterson – frenchquarterbyov@gmail.com
The Sue Paterson Theatre at Campus Saint-Jean (FULL/NO VACANCY)
8406 91 Street
Contact: Jon Paterson – frenchquarterbyov@gmail.com
124 Street
Nancy Power Theatre and Lorne Cardinal Theatre at the Roxy (FULL/NO VACANCY)
10708 124 Street
Contact: Bradley Moss – brad@theatrenetwork.ca or Harley Morison – Harley@theatrenetwork.ca