APPLY TO PERFORM AT DURHAM FRINGE 2026

Do you want to feature in our 2026 festival. You have until Monday 16th February to apply!

APPLY TO PERFORM AT DURHAM FRINGE 2026

Do you want to take part in our 2026 festival? You have until Monday 16th February to apply!

DURHAM FRINGE WILL RETURN WEDNESDAY 29 JULY TO SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2026!

DURHAM FRINGE WILL RETURN WEDNESDAY 29 JULY TO SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2026!

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Our friends at @durhamschool_drama are putting on a production of Cherry Chitty Bang Bang at @gala_durham We've heard a little bit about their plans and let's just say they're going all out! There are still some tickets left if you're interested - galadurham.co.uk/galapost/chitty-chitty-bang-bang/
LAST CALL TO APPLY 📣 There are just a few days left to submit your application to perform at Durham Fringe Festival 2026 (29 July - 2 August). The quality of applications we've received so far has been phenomenal. We are so excited to bring you the 6th chapter of Durham Fringe 🙌 You have until 5pm GMT on Monday 16th February to finalise your application on Eventotron. Find the link & all the information you need to know via our website: durhamfringe.co.uk/perform
Our February lineup is HERE 🙌 Join us at @fabsdurham on Friday 27 February to discover three amazing & totally different acts... 🎶 @helspattisonmusic Alt-Country music, drawing inspiration from Kacey Musgraves, Chappell Roan & First Aid Kit 🪄 @brooklyn_magician 18 year old magic sensation who has wowed audiences across the UK -- including at Durham Fringe Festival -- with sold out performances 😆 @shellshock_improv is @durhamuniversity 's premier improv comedy group who'll bring a blend of sketches & scenes which are entirely unscripted & made up on the spot This is the final installment of this run of Durham Fringe Presents. If you'd like to see us return with more events, show your support by booking tickets & spread the word. 🎟️ Head to durhamfringe.co.uk/durham-fringe-presents to secure yours for just £6. Early birds are now sold out!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for January's Durham Fringe Presents at @fabsdurham Huge shout of to @lizzie_lovejoy_illustration @jamesleonardhewitson & @thedurhamrevue for making our Friday night a great one! The lineup for February's event will be out this coming Thursday 👀 Early bird tickets are SOLD OUT. Grab your advance tickets for £6 on our website.
We're excited to be back at @fabsdurham tomorrow (Friday 30 Jan). Can't wait to see you all there for a night of music, spoken word & comedy! There are still a few advance tickets available for just £6. Grab them here: durhamfringe.co.uk/durham-fringe-presents
Less than one week until the next Durham Fringe Presents at @fabsdurham 📆 Three amazing local acts will bring you poetry, music & comedy, all for just £6. 🗣️ @lizzie_lovejoy_illustration 🎸 @jamesleonardhewitson 🤭 @thedurhamrevue What better way is there to spend a Friday in January!? Have a great night & support grassroots performers in Durham ✨ Tickets available at durhamfringe.co.uk/durham-fringe-presents 📸 Pictured here is @broganbrannan who joined us back in November
Just over 4 weeks left to get your application in for Durham Fringe 2026! We're looking for any & all genres of performing arts, from spoken word to circus. This year, for the first time, we're allowing acts to choose their ticket pricing from a number of options to cater to shows of all sizes & experience levels. Companies/performers take 70% of net ticket sales & there is no fee to apply, perform, hire a venue, or receive technical support. Head to our website for all the details & a link to our application form on @eventotron 📸 Pictured in this graphic is @newcastlecircusarts who joined us for the first time in 2025 with with an incredible show by their youth circus. Photography by @richardeyers.photography
COMING UP 📆 Friday 30 January Shake off the January blues at the next Durham Fringe Presents at @fabsdurham 🎙️ We've got 3 brilliant acts bringing you music, poetry & comedy. Tickets available at durhamfringe.co.uk for £6 advance (£9 OTD)
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