Join us for Elgin Fringe from September 25-28, 2025 in Elgin, Illinois!
The visual art gallery opens early with a special reception on Sept 5.

IMPORTANT FRINGE FAQs

FESTIVAL ENTRY BUTTONS & TICKETS

What's the deal with the buttons? Yes, they are cool. And yes, they are REQUIRED for each person attending a performance (even free ones) and for entry to the Visual Art Exhibit. Your one-time button purchase allows you to buy performance tickets and helps this volunteer-run, small-budgeted festival keep afloat! You are also investing in the growing local arts movement in our community. And remember, 100% of all ticket sales go directly to the artists.

After you’ve bought a Festival Entry Button, you may purchase individual show tickets at elginfringefestival.com or Fringe Central. All performances, even the free ones, require physical tickets (yup, paper) for entry. Sorry, no downloadable tickets–we’re old school like that! That means ALL Fringe attendees MUST VISIT FRINGE CENTRAL to pick up physical tickets and buttons for show entry! Please plan ahead! No tickets are available for sale or pick-up at Fringe Venues. You may purchase tickets at Fringe Central as late as 15 minutes before any given show begins.

FESTIVAL PASSES

Want the full experience? Grab a FESTIVAL PASS for just $95! Not only does this pass look cool, it
includes entry to ALL Elgin Fringe shows and a Festival Entry Button!

Pass holders choose their tickets by stopping at FRINGE CENTRAL ahead of any showtimes. Pick up tickets for all your shows at once, or swing by before each performance—EFF staff will be happy to offer suggestions and help you plan your Fringe adventure! Tickets are based on availability, so come early to make sure you see your favorite performances!

FRINGE CENTRAL

What's at Fringe Central?
What isn't at Fringe Central? This is THE location for purchasing Festival Entry Buttons, performance tickets, merchandise, viewing and purchasing EFF Visual Art, picking up tickets and buttons purchased online, and inquiring about any of the shows.

Fringe Central is located at the Side Street Studio Arts Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, near the corner of Spring St and Chicago St, near free street and lot parking. PLEASE DON'T PARK IN THE GRAVEL AREA in front of Fringe Central / Side Street, or in the alley. Thanks!

FRINGE CENTRAL HOURS

Fri, Sep 5 6–9pm + Visual Art Opening Reception

Sat, Sep 6 12–6pm

Sun, Sep 7 11am–3pm

Fri, Sep 12 3–7pm

Sat, Sep 13 12–6pm

Sun, Sep 14 11am–3pm

Fri, Sep 19 3–7pm

Sat, Sep 20 12–6pm

Sun, Sep 21 11am–3pm

Tue, Sep 23 3–6pm

Wed, Sep 24 5–7pm + Preview Party @Martini Room