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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Billy Penn: Philly’s Fringe Festival puts rookie theater makers (including a former state treasurer) in the spotlight
“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,...
Philly Voice: Philadelphia Fringe Festival will bring more than 330 performances to venues across the city
“Celebrating its 30th year, the festival includes FringeArts’ curated program alongside more than 300 independently produced shows...
Metro: Philadelphia Fringe Festival announces 2026 lineup for 30th anniversary
“The annual and alternative-focused Fringe Festival has announced the lineup for this year’s extravaganza, which will be going big for its...
WHYY: Philly Fringe Fest hits the big 3-0 this fall and will feature 330 performances
“The Philadelphia Fringe Festival of theater, dance and performance art returns in September for its 30th season. With 330 shows on its...
6ABC: FringeArts Announces Lineup for the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
“There are more than 300 artistic experiences on tap for the month-long celebration happening all over Philadelphia this September. ‘We...
Inquirer: Wacky, fun, and challenging: Philly’s Fringe Festival turns 30
“The Fringe Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this fall with a month of experimental, genre-blending, provocative theater hosted all...
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...
American Theatre: No Bystanders at the Philly Fringe
“After taking in nearly a week of performances, some durational and all participatory on some level, can I really go back to everyday,...
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