APPLY TO PERFORM AT DURHAM FRINGE 2026

Do you want to feature at next year’s festival. It’s time to apply!

APPLY TO PERFORM AT DURHAM FRINGE 2026

Do you want to feature at next year’s festival. It’s time 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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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)
Thank you for sharing a few words about your experience as a performer in 2025, Molly! If you're a performer of any discipline or experience level, you can now apply for Durham Fringe 2026! Whether you're new to the stage or representing a large-scale production, we'd love to hear from you. 👉 Our venues will range from intimate settings to large theatres, depending on what suits you best. 👉 This year, you can request to set your ticket price from a number of options, depending on your experience level & the type of show you're bringing. 👉 Applications close Monday 16 February. Find all the details on our website: durhamfringe.co.uk
We're very excited for the first DURHAM FRINGE PRESENTS of 2026, bringing you a truly excellent lineup of talent. Poetry, music & comedy. What more could you ask for on Friday night in January? 📆 Friday 30th Jan | doors open 6:30pm 📍 @fabsdurham Early bird tickets are sold out and advance tickets are moving quickly. Book your £6 ticket on our website: durhamfringe.co.uk/durham-fringe-presents
Thinking of performing at Durham Fringe 2026? Here's a few words from one of Durham Fringe Festival's previous performers, the fantastic @calhalbert 👋
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