Artist Dates & Deadlines

[Last Updated April 17, 2024]

The 2024 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival runs Thursday, August 15 – Sunday, August 25, 2024.

2024 Festival Artist Dates and Deadlines:
  • Monday, October 10, 2023: Applications opened for the 2024 Festival Lottery.
  • Monday, November 20, 2023: Lottery applications closed.
  • Monday, November 27, 2023: The Lottery draw for Local, National, International, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), and Outdoor Stage shows took place.
  • Monday, February 5, 2024: Bring Your Own Venue (BYoV) application opened; Lottery Artists’ Technical Form opened.
  • Monday, April 15, 2024: BYoV applications closed; Deadline for Lottery Artists to submit their Technical Forms.
  • Friday, April 19, 2024: Festival Guide Information forms open, Billet Request forms open, and Artists may begin purchasing Festival Guide ads in Eventotron.
  • Monday, May 13, 2024: Deadline for Artists to purchase a Festival Guide ad.
  • Monday, May 27, 2024: Deadline for Artists to submit their Festival Guide Information Form and Billet Request Form.
  • Friday, May 31, 2024: Deadline to withdraw from Festival without penalty.
  • June – July, 2024: Payout information is collected, Billet placements are confirmed, show schedules are confirmed and more!
  • August, 2024: Tech rehearsals, Festival Media Launch, and more!

Keep an eye on your Artist Update email for more detailed information; they are sent regularly and are your best source for current info.

Festival 2024 Artist Contact Info

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 pertaining to your show 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 

The Fringe Theatre Administration Office is located in the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330-84 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9). The Administration entrance is located at the southwest corner of the building just off of 83rd Avenue.  

Fringe Theatre Office hours: 

  • 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.