Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe

Original, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival is set for Wednesday to Sunday, June 3 to 7, 2026, with 200+ total live performances of 80+ productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues.

The Festival spans all types of performing arts, including theater, dance, comedy, improv, cabaret and more. There are original plays, immersive experiences, a two-day KidsFringe with free shows for families and street performances.

This year’s venues range from traditional mid-size theaters to small intimate black box theaters to more unexpected spaces like oddity shops, inviting audiences to explore the city in new ways.

Whether a provocative solo show, a high-energy ensemble piece or an offbeat late-night cabaret, Fringe offers something for every kind of arts lover.

Start and end times vary by venue and performance.

Like other Fringe festivals around the world, the primary goal of Denver Fringe is to support independent artists.

This festival provides a platform, promotion and marketing, tech and the team required to get new work on stage and seen, encouraging artists to get creative and push the boundaries of performance art.

Here’s (some of) what to expect at the 2026 Denver Fringe Festival:

FringeART

Again this year, Denver Fringe includes a visual arts component with its FringeART show.

Artwork from local artists will be exhibited at The People’s Building (May 2 to June 30) and at the Truss House in the RiNo Art Park (June 2 to June 8).

KidsFringe

KidsFringe has been a part of Denver Fringe from year one, engaging the youngest of art lovers in a fun family-friendly way – all free of charge.

This year’s mini-fest features free shows for kids and families June 6 & 7 at the Savoy Denver (2700 Arapahoe St.) and at the Starlight Puppet Theater in the parking lot at the Montessori Academy of Colorado at the corner of 26th and Curtis. Check here for the latest schedule.

Ticket Info

Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to everyone, with tickets priced at $20 for most shows. As always, 70% of ticket revenue going straight to the performers.

You can buy tickets to shows on the Denver Fringe website.

You find complete schedules and ticketing information at denverfringe.org.

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