Minnesota Fringe

Independently-produced shows at the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival💜

There are a whopping 16 SHOWS being produced independently at this year’s Fringe Festival! These shows are the same as any other show in the Fringe, except that they are held at venues outside of our 8 Fringe-managed venues. They start at the same times as other Fringe shows, but may run longer than 60 minutes (find this info on the show pages).

The Minnesota Fringe Festival runs August 6-16 at theaters across Minneapolis. Browse IP shows and all 100+ shows in the festival now at minnesotafringe.org

LGBTQ+ Stories at the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival🏳️‍🌈

From improv to Shakespeare to drag, see q***r stories come to life across genres on stage at the 33rd Annual Minnesota Fringe Festival. Scroll to get a peek into some of the shows featuring q***r artists and stories that you can see in August➡

Tickets for all 2026 shows go on sale TOMORROW, July 1 at minnesotafringe.org. In the meantime, follow us for the latest info about this year's festival!

Note that this is not an extensive list. Show lineup is subject to change.

Official 2026 Festival merch is LIVE! New items include:
🎙2026 Artist Shirt: Commemorate the 2026 festival with the limited-time Artist shirt, featuring all of this year's producers. Spot yourself or your favorite producers on the back!
🎭2026 Audience Shirt: Designed to look like this year's staff and volunteer shirts, Audience shirts are a way for our eccentric community of theatergoers to show off their audience member status and local theater support.
👕Plus, a variety of shirts, joggers, and stickers available in designs like Fringe Forever, Fringey AF, and classic Fringe apparel.

All designs are available in multiple colors and styles, including classic crew neck tees, comfort tees, tank tops, and women's v-necks. Browse new merch and get yours now at tinyurl.com/MNFringeMerch

P.S. Order early for the best chance to receive your order in time for the festival.

Shows featuring audience participation at Minnesota Fringe✋🏽

One of the best parts of the Minnesota Fringe Festival is the interaction between performers and audiences - and some of that happens right as shows are happening! If you're looking for a more immersive and interactive theater experience, check out these acts, where audience members can be a key part of the show (and if its not your thing, audience participation is typically optional).

Tickets for all 2026 shows go on sale July 1 at minnesotafringe.org. In the meantime, follow us for the latest info about this year's festival!

Note that this is not an extensive list. Show lineup is subject to change.