Edmonton International Fringe Festival

The largest fringe theatre festival in North America, right here in Edmonton.

Every August, Edmonton transforms. Over 11 days, hundreds of shows take over venues across the city — theatre, comedy, musicals, storytelling, and things that defy categorization. The Edmonton International Fringe Festival is the largest fringe theatre festival in North America, and it's one of my favourite events of the year.

About the Reviewer

I'm Troy Pavlek. I've been a huge fan of the Edmonton International Fringe Festival for a long time. Over the years I've seen hundreds of shows across several dozen venues. I've seen the greats, and I've seen the really, really bad.

I'm here to help you find a show to see over the 11-day festival, and share in the wonderful experience that is the Edmonton Fringe.

I also produce video reviews that you can find on each show's review page, or you can subscribe on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

If you have any questions, want to drop recommendations, or share your own review, I'd love to hear from you! DM me on any of the above platforms, or send an email.

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