2026 News Archives - Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Philly Mag: How to Do the Fringe

August 28, 2026

Philly Mag writer and Fringe aficionado Victor Fiorello shares advice for how to approach the festival including: Grab a copy of the Festival Guide, see two (or three) shows a day, mix it up & take some risks. Read more in Philadelphia Magazine.

Philly Mag: The Creative CEO Behind This Year’s Massive Fringe Festival

August 28, 2026

“Nell Bang-Jensen says down with censorship, up with experimental Belgians and South Philly grandmas.”—Victor Fiorillo Read more in Philadelphia Magazine.

BSR: Top dance picks for the 2026 Philly Fringe

August 26, 2026

“Every year the Fringe Festival seems to get bigger—more than 330 shows are scheduled in venues across the city this year. Seventy-seven of them include dance, each as varied as the performers who create them. These are the ones that particularly caught my eye.” —Camille Bacon-Smith Read more in the Broad Street Review.

PGN: Philadelphia Fringe Festival turns 30 with a packed lineup of LGBTQ+ performances

August 25, 2026

“The 2026 offerings include a range of LGBTQ+ productions, from interactive theater experiences to queer tailgating and more. Here’s a roundup of several LGBTQ+ offerings this year.” —Liz Declan Read more in Philly Gay News.

Billy Penn: How to Fringe—Your guide to Philly’s massive Fringe Festival

August 25, 2026

“With more than 300 shows on the calendar, Fringe Festival has something for everyone. Here’s how to discover what’s up your alley.”—Jane von Bergen Ready more at BillyPenn.com

Billy Penn: Philly’s Fringe Festival puts rookie theater makers (including a former state treasurer) in the spotlight

July 30, 2026

“It hadn’t been their dream, of course, but somehow, they both ended up working for the government. Yes, life has a way of happening and so, thankfully for them, does the Philadelphia Fringe Festival – a month-long performance extravaganza of dance, theater and circus — weird, wacky and wonderful. For these two newbie artists staging their debuts at September’s Fringe Festival, a better Fringe name might be the Philadelphia Fulfilling Your Dream…

Philly Voice: Philadelphia Fringe Festival will bring more than 330 performances to venues across the city

July 18, 2026

“Celebrating its 30th year, the festival includes FringeArts’ curated program alongside more than 300 independently produced shows presented at nearly 100 venues, ranging from traditional theaters to galleries, bars and other unconventional spaces.” Read more in the Philly Voice.

Metro: Philadelphia Fringe Festival announces 2026 lineup for 30th anniversary

July 16, 2026

“The annual and alternative-focused Fringe Festival has announced the lineup for this year’s extravaganza, which will be going big for its 30th anniversary. The citywide celebration of bold, innovative, and boundary-pushing art will run Sept. 8 to 27 and will feature more than 330 performances and experiences across Philadelphia from both local and international artists.” —Andrew Levy Read more in the Metro

6ABC: FringeArts Announces Lineup for the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

July 15, 2026

“There are more than 300 artistic experiences on tap for the month-long celebration happening all over Philadelphia this September. ‘We have everything from Broadway actors around town to people making shows for the very first time from scratch, and that’s what I love about the Fringe Festival,’ says Nell Bang-Jensen, FringeArts CEO and Producing Director.” —Alicia Vitarelli Watch the segment on 6ABC.

Inquirer: Wacky, fun, and challenging: Philly’s Fringe Festival turns 30