For lovers of drama, comedy, spoken word, late-night cabarets and more, you won’t want to miss this!
The 38th annual Victoria Fringe Festival is set to return next week, running from Wednesday, August 21st to Sunday, September 1st.
There will be 150 performances from 28 local, national and international talented artists at venues across downtown Victoria!
Plus, they’re excited to continue last year’s introduction of Unconventional Venue shows to their program lineup this year, which will once again feature four off-site venues provided by artists.
These locations will highlight non-traditional theatre experiences that involve walking/moving shows, outdoor shows and a familiar neighbourhood coffee shop!
You’ll have the opportunity to check out a number of different live entertainment genres—including dance, comedy, drama, kids programming, spoken word and late-night cabarets.
Try a bit of everything across this iconic 12 day festival of unique indie theatre!
Some of the many shows include ‘Castle of Glass,’ written by Jeremy James Sinclair, and is a folk-rock fairytale about finding purpose amongst a quarter-life crisis.
‘Cabaret of Murder’ created by Blair Moro, showcases three powerhouse women combining humour and terror as they present works of art made by serial killers. This must-see show sold out in both Edmonton and Vancouver in 2023.
Created by Ti Malik Coleman, ‘40 Year Old Puberty’ is storytelling at its finest, with both heart-warming and laugh-out-loud funny tellings of a man undergoing a second puberty at the age of 40.
If this sounds incredible and you’re aching to learn more, you can catch their free Fringe Eve Preview on Wednesday, August 21st from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Market Square.
Attendees will catch some guest performances, get the chance to browse an Indigenous Artisans Market, as well as sneak peeks into this year’s festival—led by hosts J McLaughlin and Henrietta Dubet!
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In addition to the marvelous show’s at the 2024 Fringe Festival, after-hour programming will add further essences of community fun to this event—including their Fringe Club and FringeKids Fest.
The Fringe Club is a place for artists, volunteers and patrons alike to mingle and enjoy the festival over some craft beer and nightly pop-up activities such as trivia, karaoke, board games, drag bingo and more.
It occurs every night at Intrepid Studio Theatre throughout the duration of the festival from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weeknights and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on weekends.
FringeKids Fest is in collaboration with Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People and will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th.
To conclude the 2024 Victoria Fringe Festival, an award ceremony will take place at the Victoria Event Centre (VEC) on Sunday, September 1st, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.
Don’t miss out on the perfect send-off and cheers to this phenomenal event!
All tickets must be purchased in advance, either online or in person at the Intrepid Theatre box office. There’s also a one-time payment of $6 for your festival membership button, which is required to see shows.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Single Tickets: $13 to $15
- 5-show Munch Card pass: $66
- “Fringe on the House” accessible tickets are also offered
More information on how to purchase tickets and ticket policy can be found here, as well as accessibility information if cost is a barrier for you.
Proceeds from the Fringe Button and ticket sales go directly to the artists!
Victoria Fringe Festival
- Where: Locations vary by performance
- Fringe Eve Preview: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street
- Fridge Festival Awards: VEC, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Runs from Wednesday, August 21st to Sunday, September 1st—showtimes vary
- Fringe Eve Preview: Wednesday, August 21st from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fringe Festival Awards: Sunday, September 1st from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (doors open at 9 p.m.)
