Looking to see a lot without spending a lot? There’s a whole wealth of amazing, inspiring, astonishing Fringe shows that won’t cost you a penny.
Here’s a roundup of Philly Fringe shows you can see for free, or with a Pay What You Can Ticket starting from $0.
Arts on Center Stage: Philly Fringe Sneak Peek
FringeArts, Various Artists
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1970
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2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Preview Nights
FringeArts, Various Artists
August 24, 2026 - August 31, 2026
FringeArts
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Bartram's Garden Photo Exhibit at Studio 34
Robert G. Smith
September 8, 2026 - September 24, 2026
Studio 34
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Jay Can't Watch "The Holy Mountain"
Jay Adams and James Ofalt
September 8, 2026 - September 8, 2026
Tattooed Mom
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Smart Art Reggio
The Highland Lakes Players
September 8, 2026 - September 27, 2026
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Fringe Festival 2026 Opening Night Party
FringeArts
September 8, 2026 - September 8, 2026
FringeArts
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Karen Tenderness in DOPPEL BÄNGER
Asteroid B612
September 9, 2026 - September 19, 2026
The Magic Gardens Studio
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A Young Man Dressed As A Gorilla Dressed As An Old Man Sits Rocking In A Rocking Chair For Fifty-Six Minutes And Then Leaves
A Young Man
September 10, 2026 - September 10, 2026
Pig Iron Theatre Company
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Black Voices in American Art Song
Aurora Classical of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia
September 10, 2026 - September 10, 2026
Philadelphia Ethical Society
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Never Land: Presented by Liberty City Arts
Dicky Dutton, Heather Jones, Michael Lewis and Rose Freeman
September 10, 2026 - September 12, 2026
The Latvian Society of Philadelphia
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Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret
September 10, 2026 - September 27, 2026
The Hairport
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Regulator XXL presents: 'When Pigs Fly'
Rachel Hunsinger
September 10, 2026 - September 20, 2026
The Perch (Warehouse)
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9/11 Memorial - 25th Anniversary
Aurora Classical of CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia
September 11, 2026 - September 11, 2026
Schuylkill River Trail
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BEHOLD! the angel clown show
Ambrose Devine-Gage
September 11, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Deep End Studios
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Seen & Unseen: A Pylon Experience
The Theoreticals
September 11, 2026 - September 25, 2026
Dream Dialect
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The Call is Coming From Inside the Home is Where the Heart Is
Hayden Eric & M. Rayne Smith
September 11, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Northern Liberties Community Center
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The Kenning Place: A Well of Wisdom from the Collective Memory
Denise McCormack/Patchwork Storytelling Guild
September 11, 2026 - September 11, 2026
The Rotunda
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Let Freedom Ring
Paul Ramírez Jonas
September 11, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Cherry Street Pier
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Three Holes Goes to Hollywood
Mitchell Ryan
September 11, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Deep End Studios
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Chekhov's Banana Peel
21st Century Commedia
September 11, 2026 - September 26, 2026
The Fidget Space
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"#Me, Too . . . You"
Exclamation Theater, Inc.
September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Community Education Center (CEC)
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exotopia
Kirsten Lydic
September 12, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Philadelphia Ethical Society
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Enough!
Stephanie Parker, David Wall, Greg Goldstein, & Meg Sarachan
September 13, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Higher Grounds
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Enough!
Stephanie Parker, David Wall, Greg Goldstein, & Meg Sarachan
September 13, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Higher Grounds
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Blank Placard Dance, Replay
Anna Halprin, Anne Collod + Sherwood Chen
September 13, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Center City Sidewalks
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Cold Beer Reading
Cease and Desist Productions
September 14, 2026 - September 22, 2026
The Bottle Shop
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Liberty City Arts Presents "My Place of Clear Water"
Rachel DiBlasio
September 15, 2026 - September 22, 2026
Trinity Memorial Church
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Redeeming Time
John Arthur Lewis/Collective Diogenes
September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026
Franklin Inn Club
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HOME - Snack Break
Soy wa Jin
September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026
Northern Liberties Community Center
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Liberty City Arts Presents: ‘Beyond’
Olivia Broderick and Isabelle Zeledón
September 17, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Indy Hall
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RECKON
Logan Phillips
September 17, 2026 - September 21, 2026
Taller Puertorriqueño,The Perch Music and Arts Workshop
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With Love from Ella
Stephanie Scott
September 17, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
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Heart2Art
BreakTheCycle215 - Squirt
September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026
The Village of The Arts & Humanitites
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Love Abide With You, The Birthplace Quilts
mike durkin projects
September 18, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Kensington Corridor Trust Garden
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Ants on a Log Family Concert
Ants on a Log
September 19, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Studio 34
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CANCELED: Classical Open Mic Matinee
Aurora Classical of CutureTrust Greater Philadelphia
September 19, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
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First in the Hearts
Lights, Theatre, Action!
September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Yellow Bicycle Theater
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The Complete (and Abridged) Works of August Wilson
Kilo the Genius Child Productions
September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
People's Gallery Project
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Girls Gotta Eat
Rose Luardo and Sacha Vega
September 20, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Fat Moon Restaurant and Karaoke
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Septar Presents: Cruise Control
Septar Sketch Comedy
September 22, 2026 - September 22, 2026
SideQuest Theater
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DUMPSTER BOYS: straight white dudes doing stand-up at dumpster
Joyballs Productions
September 24, 2026 - September 24, 2026
FREAKY OUTPOST
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Kennett Square Extension
New Play Theatrical Club of Kennett Square
September 24, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Kennett Library
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The Pelican and The Whale
True Dance
September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Summit Presbyterian Church
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