The 38th Toronto Fringe Festival is set to take place from June 30th to July 2nd, 2026. As one of the most beloved arts festivals in the city, the Toronto Fringe showcases a diverse range of performances, including theatre, comedy, dance, and experimental works. Known for its inclusive and open-access nature, the festival gives both emerging and established artists a platform to present their creative work to a wide audience.

Audiences can expect over 150 productions across various venues in Toronto, ranging from traditional theatres to unconventional spaces, making for a unique and eclectic experience. As always, the Fringe embraces its “by the people, for the people” philosophy, ensuring an accessible and dynamic atmosphere where innovation thrives.

About Toronto Fringe

Toronto Fringe is a grassroots, charitable organization that runs the Toronto Fringe Festival each July, the Next Stage Theatre Festival each January, and various year-round programs that benefit youth, emerging artists, BIPOC artists, artists with disabilities, and the performing arts community at large. Embedded in Fringe’s operations are the values of Access, Accountability, Creativity, Exploration, and Support.

Toronto Fringe is a creative match-maker, connecting artists with audiences, and empowering everyone to unleash their artist within. Toronto Fringe creates vital opportunities for both emerging and established artists to produce their work with complete artistic freedom while making productions as affordable and accessible as possible.

Each July, the Toronto Fringe Festival welcomes approximately 140 companies from around Canada and the world to our 30+ theatre venues in downtown Toronto. Over the course of 12 days, over 1,200 artists participate in performances across the city that include comedy, drama, musicals, improvisation, storytelling, children’s theatre, dance and much more.