Category: Recommendations & Roundups
Broad Street Review: Your guide to Classics-inspired shows in the 2026 Philly Fringe
Move over, Christopher Nolan: the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe features plenty of adaptations from the Ancient Greeks. From a sci-fi screenplay to Appalachian folklore, these shows seek to revitalize stories that stand the test of time. Even after almost 3,000 years, the myths of Ancient Greece continue to inspire artists with universal themes of duty, belonging, and faith. Read more in the Broad Street Review.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Here are the must-watch Philadelphia Fringe Festival shows this year
Three weeks, over 330 shows, across 100 venues throughout Philadelphia. That’s right, it’s September and time for the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The festival runs from Sept. 8-27, and we know choosing among the number of shows can be a little overwhelming. So we reached out to artists involved to get some suggestions on what to see and how best to navigate the festival. Read more in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philly Mag: How to Do the Fringe
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
BSR: Four Big Takeaways from the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
“There is no better antidote to political despair and feelings of powerlessness than to remember you are part of a real-world community that needs your support. Authoritarians are terrified of the way artists reject censorship, expand minds, and build empathy between strangers. Art is protest. Art is free speech. Art is how we create our own futures. Tens of thousands of Philadelphians who showed up for this year’s Fringe know…
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