One of the most celebrated annual events in Vancouver’s local arts community turns 40 this year, and tickets are officially on sale! Yes, we’re talking about this year’s Fringe Festival, which brings together local visual and performing artists for 12 days of unforgettable shows—from big venues to tiny book shops, parking lots and even a show on a boat!

Made possible through the support of the artist community, volunteers, and donors, this year’s Fringe Festival promises to be ‘bigger’ and better than ever, with more performances than ever offered across the festival’s Granville Island venues.

In addition to over 70 ticketed events, there will be plenty of free shows to catch, from ’70s-influenced funk pop to live karaoke and cabaret performances.

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Here are just some of the performing artists coming to this year’s Fringe Fest:

  • False Creek Ferries Players
  • Luna Creatives
  • 2 Sleepy RatGuys
  • Chris and Pete
  • Nectarine Frosting: Melanie Adamsons, Kerry du Plessis, and Jennie Grenelle
  • Troy McLaughlin
  • seaMAN: 2 Sleepy RatGuys
  • Naked at my age: Charla Hathaway
  • The Really Definitely True Tour:
  • Bungalow
  • Dirty Bellows
  • 11th Hour Cabaret
  • Balkan Shmalkan
  • 11th Hour Cabaret

Note that admission to the festival requires the purchase of a $10 annual membership, which helps cover artist costs to keep the annual event going.

Membership is free for children aged 13 and under, so long as an adult is present.

This year’s Fringe Festival will take place from September 5th to 15th, with the Fringe Bar open from 5 pm on weekdays and from 3 pm on weekends.

So there you have it, arts and theatre lovers! Mark your calendars and snag tickets to a show or two, you deserve it!

Vancouver Fringe Festival 2024

When: September 5th to 15th
Where: Venues across Granville Island
Cost: $10 for annual membership + ticketed events

Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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