How To Fringe

What is Fringing?

“Fringing” is about celebrating independent and emerging artistry, bringing together community, and breaking down the barriers between artists and audiences. Fringing is about creating space for oddballs and outcasts. It’s about creating a home for independent artists.

What's the Deal with Memberships?

To watch a show at the Fringe, you need to purchase a one-time $10 membership.

When you buy your one-time $10 membership, you help us cover the artists’ costs and keep the Fringe going. We subsidize lotteried artists’ costs, like staging, seating, lighting and sound equipment, and marketing. All told, we cover 80% of what it would cost an artist to present a show on their own. Membership also grants you access to our annual general meeting, where you can shape the future of the Vancouver Fringe. Membership is free for children aged 13 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult.

How to Book Tickets

Before the festival, tickets, passes, and memberships can be purchased online or over the phone. During the festival, we also operate three box offices on Granville Island. Tickets are not available for purchase at performance venues.

Ticket Prices & Multibuys

Artists choose their own ticket price (including the $3 ticket fee) between $15–$18. The Fringe returns 100% of ticket profits back to artists. Unlike some online ticket sellers, your $3 ticket fee goes solely towards the costs associated with selling you a ticket, like GST and credit card transaction fees. If you are purchasing six shows or more, save money by purchasing a MultiBuy pass.

6 Show Pass: $87 I 10 Show Pass $140 I 30 Show Pass $408

MultiBuys can be shared between you and one other person. They allow you to book up to two tickets per performance at a discounted rate. You can book tickets using your pass online or at the box office.

Box Office Hours

Pre-Festival
Online: vancouverfringe.com/events
Phone: (+1) (236) 978-4919 I 11am – 4pm (Mon – Fri)
During the Festival (Sep 3–15)

In-Person (from Sep 3):
• Festival House, 1398 Cartwright St., Granville Island, V6H 3R8 (main box office)
• Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St., Granville Island, V6H 3R8
• Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St., Granville Island, V6H 3R9
Online: vancouverfringe.com/events
Phone: (+1) (236) 978-4919 I Mon – Fri: 2pm – 10pm, Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm

Arriving late to a performance

You may not be able to enter a show if you arrive after the listed time on the program. Please aim to arrive at the theatre at least 15 minutes early.

Venues

This year, our festival is taking place entirely on Granville Island! Think fewer venues? Think again! We have 17 unique spaces for you to get your Fringe on. For the full list of venues and detailed information, head over to our venue page.

Accessibility

The Vancouver Fringe is committed to creating an inclusive experience for all patrons, staff, artists, and volunteers, including those with disabilities. We work with our community to identify, prevent, and remove as many barriers as we can. You can find out more about the ways we make our festival more accessible on our Access page.

Getting Here

This year, the Vancouver Fringe is taking place entirely on Granville Island. There are many ways to get to the Island, and we’re thrilled to be working with CMHC Granville Island and False Creek Ferries to support active and public transportation to the Island.

Bike parking, located behind Granville Island Brewing, is available from 11am to 11pm, thanks to CMHC Granville Island. It’s a safe and free way to store your bike on Granville Island.

Transit to Granville Island is available, with the #50 bus route arriving at the entrance to Granville Island from Waterfront Station (passing through downtown along Granville St.) or from Olympic Village Station. For detailed route info, see TransLink’s Trip Planner: translink.ca/trip-planner

False Creek Ferries operates every 5–15 minutes daily, rain or shine, with stops at Sunset Beach, David Lam Park, and Yaletown. For operating hours and detailed route info, check their website at granvilleislandferries.bc.ca

Parking on Granville Island can be limited, with pay parking available on and around the Island.

Merch

Want to show off your love of the Vancouver Fringe to the world? 40th Anniversary merch is available online at vancouverfringe.com/merch and in person at the Info Booth and the main Box Office.

On & Off Island Eats

Looking for a bite to eat before your Fringe show? Grab some food at one of our partner restaurants and get a discount when you show your Fringe festival ticket for that day.

Alimentaria Mexicana
1569 Johnston St. Vancouver
An experiential and immersive journey into the heart of Mexico – Its cuisine, its culture and those who sustain it.

Dockside Restaurant
1253 Johnston St. Vancouver
Waterfront views accompanied by seasonal West Coast flavours & ingredients. Enjoy 10% off at Dockside when you show your festival ticket.

Gary’s
1485 W 12th Ave. Vancouver
A neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of South Granville with an open kitchen, bar seating and a cozy dining room. Small, shareable dishes define the menu here with an ever-evolving selection of wines that champion producers who follow a low-intervention approach to farming & winemaking. Offering 10% off (up to $15 per group).

Lucille’s West Side
1509 W 12th Ave. Vancouver
At Lucille’s, we don’t just serve food and drinks; we craft transformative experiences. From leisurely brunches to lively happy hours, delightful dinners, and indulgent cocktails into the early hours, every moment at Lucille’s is a celebration. Enjoy 15% off your bill with your Fringe ticket.

The Vancouver Fish Company
1517 Anderson St. Vancouver
Airy, harbourside seafood eatery with soaring ceilings, patio seating & craft beers on tap.