FRINGE NEWS

Here are some photos from this year's festival. We hope these images give you a glimpse into the amazing experience we had together at Elgin Fringe. A big thank you to all who joined us! Thanks to our talented photographers for capturing these moments: Andrew Knox, Arnaldo Utrera, Bob Taylor, Jamey Bouwmeester, Nick Cartwright, and Nick Mataragas. PERFORMING ARTISTS FRINGE FUN!

Join us for our 7th annual Winter Mini Fringe, a cozy and creative evening with the Elgin Fringe Festival!  Celebrate the spirit of the fringe with an intimate showcase of diverse performances by local and visiting artists. This event is the perfect way to experience the magic of the Fringe Festival in a more intimate, wintry setting. Whether you're a longtime Fringe fan or new to the experience, all are welcome to enjoy this evening of artistry, community, and delicious foo

From October 23 to 26, festival organizers from across the country came together in downtown Elgin to share ideas, build connections, and explore the heart of Fringe at the 2025 United States Association of Fringe Festivals Conference. It was a joy to welcome so many wonderful people from USAFF right here in our hometown. The days were filled with learning, good conversations, and plenty of moments that reminded us why this wild, creative world of Fringe means so much to all

Announcing the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival award winning artists! CHRIS & KATHLEEN MAU SPIRIT OF FRINGE AWARD Alisa Rosenthal ABOUT THE...

The 2025 Elgin Fringe lineup is live—and it’s packed with bold, weird, and wonderful performances! This year’s artists are bringing it...

¡Este viernes y domingo, 26 y 28 de septiembre! Haga clic en el título para obtener entradas. La Tyranna i el cid Septiembre 26, 7:30PM •...

Fringe fans—don’t miss your chance to snag this year’s official T-shirt, designed by our 2025 poster artist, Anna Lentz! Available in...

Join us for FREE outdoor performances on Monday nights, leading up to Elgin Fringe! Enjoy live entertainment for all ages at the...

Elgin Fringe Festival – Visual Arts Opening Reception Friday, September 5, 2025 • 6–9 pm Side Street Studio Arts Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct,...

For the Fringe enthusiast, we offer a Festival Pass   for just $95.   Not only does this slick laminated pass make you look cool, it also...

We’re proud to introduce the visual artists of the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival—an exciting and eclectic group whose work will be on...

The results are in! We’re excited to announce the performing artists selected via lottery for the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival! Performing...

The results are in! We’re excited to announce the visual artists selected via lottery for the 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival! Visual Artists...

Thank you to everyone who made it an unforgettable night as we announced our 2025 Elgin Fringe Festival artists, played bingo for fun...

Wednesday,  April 23, 2025 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm Vern's Tavern – The Light Lounge (downstairs)   Join the Elgin Fringe Festival as we...

Dindga McCannon Dindga McCannon (American, born 1945) is an artist, author, and activist known for her bold, mixed-media quilts,...

We’re thrilled to introduce the 2025 Elgin Fringe Featured Artist: Anna Lentz ! Anna has created stunning poster and button designs for...

The 6th annual Winter Mini Fringe on January 25, 2025, brought a perfect mix of creativity and community. The evening kicked off with a...

Side Street Studio Arts Presents the 6th Annual Winter Mini Fringe A Cozy and Creative Evening with the Elgin Fringe Festival Elgin, IL—...

A MESSAGE FROM ERIN: The Elgin Fringe Festival embodies everything I love about the fringe festival community: creating magic with...