Applications are now open for artists interested performances in Beyond the Box - a partnership between Minnesota Fringe and Vibrant & Safe Downtown for cultivating performances in public spaces.

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Each year Minnesota Fringe works with more than 1,000 artists to create a performing arts extravaganza. The 26th annual Fringe Festival will take place August 1-11, 2019.

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Minnesota Family Fringe presents new, adventurous performing arts for multi-generational audiences. The 2nd annual Family Fringe will run July 26-28 & August 2-4, 2019.

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Introducing: Fringe with Benefits! For Fringe Fanatics and anyone who loves to #SupportAdventurousArt. Help Fringe go round, year-round.

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Volunteers are the heart of what makes Fringe happen.
Thank you to our 2018 volunteers! #SupportAdventurousArt

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Upcoming Events

Festival Unified Auditions

April 2019

Join us for the Annual Unifieds, when dozens of producers will audition for their Festival production.

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Five Fifths

May 2019

Our annual fundraiser. We take a well-known movie, divide it into five parts, commission 5 companies to craft their take, then mash them all together in a one-night-only performance.

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Festival Previews & Touring Artists Showcase

July & August 2019

Join us for snippets of Festival productions as you build your 'must-see' list!

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2019 Minnesota Family Fringe

July 26-28 & August 2-4

Multi-generational productions for kids and families interested in new and adventurous work.

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2019 Minnesota Fringe Festival

August 1-11

The 26th Annual performing arts festival featuring hundreds of performances on a variety of stages located in Cedar-Riverside and Northeast Minneapolis neighborhoods.

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Minnesota Fringe Festival August 1-11, 2019. Family Fringe July 26-18 & August 2-4, 2019.