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4 weeks. A city alive with contemporary art.
September 10–October 4, 2020

The Philadelphia Fringe Festival is a 4-week long, city-wide celebration of innovation and creativity in contemporary performance. Each September, the Festival explodes into every nook and cranny of Philadelphia with more than 1,000 artistically daring performances, including national and international performances curated by FringeArts, and works that are produced by independent artists and promoted by FringeArts.

This year’s festival will be predominantly virtual, featuring over 120 works across genres and platforms. A handful of events will take place outdoors, and follow all city and state guidelines around social distancing and public health measures. Scroll down to find shows live this September!

Fringe Festival Brochures are on their way to mailboxes across the country as well as the FringeArts building! In the meantime, you can check out our digital Fringe Festival Brochure here!

For independent artists looking for resources, visit the Artist page for more information.

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    Sad Boys in Harpy Land

    Alex Tatarsky

    March 21, 2025

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    Sohrab is Bumbling Foriegner

    Sohrab Haghverdi, Benjamin Rosenthal, Mason Rosenthal

    March 21, 2025

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    Sterling Duns

    March 22, 2025

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    TALKING HEADS

    Paul Green Rock Academy

    March 28, 2025

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    Be Part of the Story

    Help FringeArts present world-class, contemporary performing arts that challenge convention and inspire new ways of thinking.

    Make Your Contribution

    Phone
    Please call us at 267.612.4902.

    Mail
    Make checks payable to FringeArts and mail to:
    Attn: Development
    FringeArts
    140 N Columbus Blvd
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Gifts of Securities and Giving by Bank Wire
    Please contact 267.612.4902 or Development@FringeArts.com to request our stock and ACH information.

    Employer Match
    Multiply your support of FringeArts and increase your impact on our programming by inquiring if employer matches gifts! A matching gift form or online submission information can be obtained from your Human Resources department, and can be submitted to the address above or Development@FringeArts.com.

    Corporate Membership & Sponsorships
    FringeArts offers exceptional opportunities for companies to meaningfully invest in Philadelphia’s dynamic performing arts community while connecting with our diverse, engaged, and loyal audiences through sponsorships or annual corporate support. We offer customized activations and marketing strategies to meet your goals. Read more on our Sponsorships Page.

    Please contact our Development Team, at Development@FringeArts.com for more information.

    Planned Giving
    Help us Fringe for the future by providing for FringeArts with a gift in your estate. Please contact our Development Team at Development@FringeArts.com or 267.612.4902 for more information.

    Giving to FringeArts through a Foundation or Donor Advised Fund
    Many Producers Circle level donors choose to support FringeArts through a charitable foundation or a donor advised fund. According to IRS regulations, donors may not receive any tangible benefits or services in exchange for the grant from their foundation or donor advised fund. In these situations, FringeArts can offer basic benefits that carry no tangible value. These available benefits include: 

    • Recognition as a donor, including the opportunity to be named as a Sponsor of a select show of your choice during any of our festivals (with a gift of $1,000 or more)
    • Invitations to Fringe Festival VIP Opening Night, annual Works-in-Progress Member Appreciation Rehearsal Receptions, and Inside Look
    • Invitations to other exclusive, private events throughout the year
    • 20% discount at Fringe Bar

    If you prefer to receive the full range of available goods and services associated with the gift level that you choose, including an annual FringeArts membership for discounts, and complimentary tickets to performances and FEASTIVAL, you may make a personal payment to purchase the value of benefits at cost. Please note that the personal payment amount cannot be subtracted from the foundation or donor advised fund grant amount. 

    The fair market value of Producers Circle benefits is as follows:

    Associate Producer ($500-$999): Benefits valued at $150
    Co-Producer ($1,000-$2,499): Benefits valued at $395
    Producer ($2,500-$4,999): Benefits valued at $615
    Executive Producer ($5,000-$9,999): Benefits valued at $915
    Star Producer ($10,000-$24,999): Benefits valued at $985
    Icon Producer ($25,000+): Benefits valued at $1,210