Bring Your Own Venue
Are you a Fringe Artist looking to Bring Your Own Venue (BYoV)? Here, let us help!
BYOV Applications Are Now Open!
Bring-Your-Own-Venue (BYoV) applications are now open! Register your show by March 30, 2026 to participate as a BYoV show in the 2026 Edmonton Fringe.
The BYoV Program is an Artist-driven initiative that allows Artists to produce a show at an approved venue that isn’t managed by Fringe Theatre. BYoV Artists retain sole responsibility for all costs related to the production and promotion of their venue and performances. BYoV is a great alternative for Artists whose show is better suited in an alternative space, for those who did not receive an Indoor Lottery spot, or who are low on the Waitlist.
Before applying as a BYoV Artist, you must:
- Ensure your venue has been approved by Fringe Theatre. New venue approval is not guaranteed – please do not make any contractual or financial commitments with a prospective venue before obtaining approval from Fringe Theatre.
- Finalize your venue rental agreement prior to submitting an Artist Application to the Festival.
- BYoV Artist applications for the 2026 Festival open on February 2 and close on March 30.
BYoV Agreements
All venues involved in the Festival must sign a BYoV agreement with Fringe outlining a max number of shows and performances the venue can hold, as well as the responsibilities of Fringe Theatre and of the venue.
New BYoV Venues for Festival
The BYoV program is an Artist-driven process. We add new venues when Artists approach us about a space they’re interested in that best supports the needs and/or vision of their show. A venue may not become a BYoV without an Artist spearheading it.
Venues participating in the BYoV Program must be approved by Fringe Theatre. If you’re looking to use an unconventional space, please contact us to discuss your proposal.
New venue approval is not guaranteed – please do not make any contractual or financial commitments with a prospective venue before obtaining approval from Fringe Theatre.
2026 Bring Your Own Venue (BYoV) Fees
| Fee | Amount | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (All Applications) | $45.00 | $2.25 | $47.25 |
| BYoV Festival Fee | $700.00 | $42.50 | $742.50 |
Contact Us
Questions? We have answers! Your Fringe Theatre team is here to support your Festival experience.
Victoria deJong (she/her), Programming Administrative Coordinator, is the Artists’ primary point of contact with Fringe Theatre. Reach out to her at any time about policies, procedures, feedback, or any issues you need help with at victoria.dejong@fringetheatre.ca
Murray Utas (he/him), Artistic Director, is here to support Festival Artists. Email him at any time at murray.utas@fringetheatre.ca
Venues
The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro
10018 81 Avenue
Contact: bookings@grindstonetheatre.ca
The FOH Pro Stage at the Luther Centre
10014 81 Avenue
Contact: bookings@grindstonetheatre.ca
The Lumos Dental Stage at Mill Creek Studio
9562 82 Avenue
Contact: bookings@grindstonetheatre.ca
The Faculty Stage
10151 82 Avenue
Contact: bookings@grindstonetheatre.ca
The Sanctuary Stage at Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue
Contact: fringe@holytrinity.ab.ca
The de Villars Jones Stage at Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue
Contact: fringe@holytrinity.ab.ca
The Bliss Stage at Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue
Contact: fringe@holytrinity.ab.ca
Spotlight Cabaret
8217 104 Street
Contact: Aimée Beaudoin – aimee@spotlightcabaret.ca
Garneau Theatre
8712 109 Street
Contact: director@metrocinema.org
The SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre at La Cité Francophone
8627 91 Street
Contact: kenzie@fqhedmonton.com
The Café Bicyclette Stage at La Cité Francophone
8627 91 Street
Contact: kenzie@fqhedmonton.com
The Auditorium at Campus Saint-Jean
8406 91 Street
Contact: kenzie@fqhedmonton.com
Mile Zero Dance
9931 78 Avenue
Contact: r.pearlstyles@gmail.com