Minnesota Fringe

Shows that are SO MINNESOTA at Minnesota Fringe🦆

From shows centered on state history to shows highlighting Minnesota's brand of quirkiness (IYKYK), channel your inner Minnesotan at these 2026 Fringe shows.

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!

Show lineup is subject to change.

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Dance shows at the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival💃🏾

Audiences can expect several shows featuring talented dancers at this year's Minnesota Fringe Festival. From traditional cultural dance styles to a disco murder mystery, and even shows where you can join the party, there's lots of fun to be had at this year's dance shows.

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!

Show lineup is subject to change.

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The 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival is August 6 - 16 at theaters across Minneapolis. From storytelling shows that make you think to laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy, local to international artists, and first-time producers to Fringe veterans, there's something for everyone at this year's festival.

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A few more photos from part of the team's trip to San Diego! While there, they attended the World Fringe Congress, saw shows at the San Diego Fringe Festival, toured local theaters, visited San Juan Capistrano Village, and more!

Shoutout to all the artists and festival organizers who we had a chance to meet and everyone who made this year's conference a success!

Part of our Minnesota Fringe team was in San Diego this week for the World Fringe Congress! The conference happens every two years, each time in a different city where a Fringe Festival is held. It's wonderful to get together with fellow artists and festival organizers from all across the world who value theater and performing arts in our communities!