About
The Ottawa Fringe Festival is an open-access performing arts festival that runs for 11 days every June. 2026 is the 29th edition, with 62 shows across 10 venues in downtown Ottawa. The festival emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and experimentation, and 100% of ticket revenue goes to the artists.
Browse every show as an individual event on 613today: filter for "fringe" or the "theatre" tag, or jump straight to the 2026 lineup at ottawafringe.com/shows.
Dates
- Festival run: June 18 – June 28, 2026 (11 days)
Venues (2026)
The 2026 festival uses 10 venues across downtown Ottawa. The Arts Court / Ottawa Art Gallery cluster on Daly Avenue is the festival hub, with additional venues at La Nouvelle Scène, Knox Church, and a few smaller BYOV spaces.
Arts Court (2 Daly Ave)
- Arts Court Theatre (Venue 1)
- ODD Box (Venue 2)
- Atelier Theatre (BYOV)
- DARC Microcinema (67 Nicholas Street entrance)
Ottawa Art Gallery (10 Daly Ave)
- LabO (Venue 4 — Floor 0)
- Studio 1201 (Venue 5 — Floor 1)
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward Ave)
- Studio A (BYOV)
- Studio B (BYOV)
Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St)
- Geneva Hall (BYOV)
Studio 2201 (BYOV — see venue map for address)
The Festival Box Office is on the 3rd floor of Arts Court (accessible entrance at 10 Daly Avenue).
Tickets & Passes
- 5-show pass: $65
- 10-show pass: $120
- Fringe Pin (required, one per festival-goer): $5 single-year, or $15 legacy pin that's reusable every future festival
- Half-price tickets: available day-of at the box office for select performances
- Individual show tickets: sold via ottawafringe.com/tickets
Browse the full 2026 lineup at ottawafringe.com/shows — filter by venue, genre, or accessibility features.
Artist Programs
The festival includes several artist programs: a Lottery stream, BYOV (Bring Your Own Venue), and Open Doors. Details and applications are on the festival's For Artists section.
Contact
- Website: ottawafringe.com
- Box office: 613-232-6162
- Email: boxofficeadmin@ottawafringe.com
- Address: 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
FAQ
When is the Ottawa Fringe Festival 2026?
The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival runs June 18 to June 28, 2026 — 11 days of theatre at Arts Court and La Nouvelle Scène in downtown Ottawa.
How much does it cost to attend the Ottawa Fringe Festival?
A 5-show pass is $65 and a 10-show pass is $120. Every festival-goer must also buy a Fringe Pin ($5 single-year, or $15 reusable legacy pin). Half-price tickets are available day-of at the box office for select shows.
What is a Fringe Pin and do I need one?
Yes — the Fringe Pin is mandatory for every ticket purchase. It costs $5 for a single-year pin or $15 for a legacy pin that works at every future Ottawa Fringe Festival. Buy it at the box office or online.
Where are the Ottawa Fringe venues?
The main venues are Arts Court Theatre (67 Nicholas St.), the Atelier Studio inside Arts Court, La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward Ave., Studios A and B), and the Fringe Courtyard at 67 Nicholas — all walkable in the downtown / Sandy Hill area.
Do artists keep the ticket revenue at the Ottawa Fringe?
Yes — 100% of ticket revenue goes to the artists.
How many productions are at Ottawa Fringe 2026?
62 productions across 11 days at 10 different venues. Browse the full lineup at ottawafringe.com/shows.
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