Durham Fringe Festival

Durham Fringe Festival We’re a Community Interest Company set up to establish an annual Fringe Festival in Durham City.

04/09/2026

Big update from Durham Fringe HQ 📣

Look out for more details about how you can get involved with The Academy, whether that's as a performer or an audience member!

A mega, massive, monumental shout out to our 2026 festival volunteers 🙌We had over 140 individuals signed up to help us ...
18/08/2026

A mega, massive, monumental shout out to our 2026 festival volunteers 🙌

We had over 140 individuals signed up to help us throughout this year's festival. We are a volunteer-led operation, supported by a part-time Festival Manager and a handful of freelancers. It's thanks to this incredible team of dedicated individuals that we're able to bring Durham Fringe to life. We love the massive variety of people we engage, ages from 16 to 80! Everyone brings their own story, experience, motivation, and personality.

We are wrapping up this year's festival and planning how we'll make the most of our new venue at Prince Bishops, The Academy. We are most excited that we'll be able to offer more opportunities for our volunteers to get stuck in and make more amazing performing arts happen in Durham!

If you'd like to get involved, sign up to the mailing list on our website.

📷 Shout out to Jan Panke for these lovely, candid volunteer portraits taken during Durham Fringe 2026!

A belated but nonetheless HUGE thank you to Durham Fringe 2026 audiences, performers, crew, volunteers, venues, partners...
17/08/2026

A belated but nonetheless HUGE thank you to Durham Fringe 2026 audiences, performers, crew, volunteers, venues, partners, sponsors, funders and supporters. This year, we hit a huge milestone, crossing our 10k ticket threshold.

If you played a part in the festival in any way, be that by attending or getting involved, we want to say a massive thank you.

If attended any of our shows this year, we would love to hear your feedback. Here's the link to share your views: https://form.jotform.com/262023151897356

ONE DAY TO GO AT DURHAM FRINGE 📣We have had the best week so far, and there is still an incredible day of shows ahead of...
02/08/2026

ONE DAY TO GO AT DURHAM FRINGE 📣

We have had the best week so far, and there is still an incredible day of shows ahead of us. Join us across the City today for a spectacular day of performances. New shows have been added to the programme too! Take a look at our website or wander up to any venue and chat to our volunteers about what you can catch.

Huge thanks to John Lyons for another year of capturing some incredible photos at Fringe.

LAST MINUTE SHOW ALERT 📣Humdinger Words for Lollygaggers and Fuddy-Duddies will take Fellows' Garden closing slot on Sun...
01/08/2026

LAST MINUTE SHOW ALERT 📣

Humdinger Words for Lollygaggers and Fuddy-Duddies will take Fellows' Garden closing slot on Sunday 2 August. Described as a 'comedy-cabaret-poetry journey'

Book tickets on our website - durhamfringe.co.uk/events/humdinger-words-for-lollygaggers-and-fuddy-duddies/

Hot off the press from Fringe Review! Take a look at some of the early reviews for Durham Fringe 2026 shows.
31/07/2026

Hot off the press from Fringe Review! Take a look at some of the early reviews for Durham Fringe 2026 shows.

Day two at Durham Fringe 2026 ❤️‍🔥Captured again through the eye of Jan Panke 🙏
30/07/2026

Day two at Durham Fringe 2026 ❤️‍🔥

Captured again through the eye of Jan Panke 🙏

Day 1 photo dump. Such a glorious start to our 6th festival. We'll see you for lots more fun throughout the week! Huge t...
29/07/2026

Day 1 photo dump. Such a glorious start to our 6th festival. We'll see you for lots more fun throughout the week!

Huge thanks to Jan Panke for these top tier photos.

Day #1 underway. When will we see you at the Fringe?
29/07/2026

Day #1 underway. When will we see you at the Fringe?

Twas the night before Fringe, when all through the CityNot a creature was singing, not even a Ditty We can't wait to see...
28/07/2026

Twas the night before Fringe, when all through the City
Not a creature was singing, not even a Ditty

We can't wait to see you all very soon! If you're still holding out on getting your tickets, head to our website NOW 🌟

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