Welcome to Yorkshire Fringe

Yorkshire Fringe is coming soon! A brand-new Fringe Theatre festival in the heart of Yorkshire, United Kingdom. We're creating a platform for arts practitioners to showcase their talent and creativity. Express your interest in participating and be a part of this exciting new venture.

About Yorkshire Fringe

Our mission

To create a collaborative festival programme that actively connects Yorkshire-based independent artists, theatre companies, creative organisations and performance spaces, strengthening the regional arts ecosystem, increasing visibility for local talent, and encouraging collaboration across Yorkshire.

We will do this through:

  • Platforming Yorkshire based talent and spaces
  • Championing new work, writers and creatives
  • Celebrating diversity in the arts and the community

The Regions Premier Yorkshire Fringe!

Thursday 16th - Monday 20th July 2026

Save the dates. Get involved. Come along.

What to expect

As we build towards our launch, expect updates on festival dates, venue information, and opportunities to get involved. We're working hard to create a memorable experience for both performers and attendees, showcasing the best of fringe theatre in Yorkshire.

Perform

Are you an arts practitioner looking for a stage? Yorkshire Fringe will provide a platform to showcase your talent. Register your interest now!

Attend

Be part of the audience and experience the magic of live fringe theatre. Sign up for updates and be the first to know about our launch.

Volunteer

Help us bring Yorkshire Fringe to life! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our team. Get in touch to learn more.

Our vision

We are at the beginning of something really exciting, starting small, learning, collaborating and growing together.

Be there at the start.  Help us shape our vision of establishing Yorkshire Fringe as a premier destination for fringe theatre in the UK. 

Share your passion with us as we foster creativity, connect artists and provide unforgettable experiences for our community. 

Stay updated

Be the first to know about festival announcements, performance schedules, and opportunities to get involved. Follow us on social media to stay connected with

Yorkshire Fringe.

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