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 Thursday to Sunday, June 6 to 9, 2024, with 150+ total live performances of 60 productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues in the Five Points/RiNo Art District, with a new satellite location in Aurora.
Emily Maverick Shankman at Denver Fringe / Photo by KalenJesse.com
The Festival spans all types of performing arts, including theater, dance, comedy, improv, cabaret and more. There are eight original plays, six immersive experiences, a two-day KidsFringe with free shows for families and street performances over four days of unbridled creativity.
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.
Over the four days, audiences can experience 10 immersive theatrical experiences, seven original plays, four dance and aerial productions, four puppetry-based shows, a two-day KidsFringe with free shows for families, a visual art show, street performances and much more.
Here’s (some of) what to expect at the 2024 Denver Fringe Festival:
FringeART
New this year, Denver Fringe is adding a visual arts component with its first ever FringeART show, which ties into the artistic culture of RiNo and allows the festival to support even more kinds of artists.
Art submitted in response to the theme “On The Fringes” will be exhibited at Ironton Distillery from May 24 through June 21.
Fringe Free-For-All
A dynamic new initiative aimed at bringing free performances to streets and spaces throughout RiNo and Five Points, the Fringe Free-For-All is a locally-driven program reinforcing the festival’s commitment to making the arts accessible to all.
Featuring circus arts, physical dance theater, magic and illusion, immersive experiences and more to-be-announced.
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 two original shows for kids, various forms of puppetry, a puppet meet and greet, and more.
New Venues + Satellite Locations
Denver Fringe is popping up at The Bug Theatre to present “American Whore Story,” from Naomi Grossman (Best known as “Pepper” on American Horror Story) in addition to three other shows by local performers.
It also has an Aurora outpost, hosting shows at The People’s Building — a pillar in the local arts community.
Ticket Info
Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to everyone, with tickets priced at $15 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.