2026 Elgin Fringe Special Events
FRINGE FIX at
ELGIN ARTS HAPPY HOUR
MONDAY 8/31 • 5–7pm
Chip Shots Golf & Whiskey Bar
COST: FREE
AGES 21+
Kick off a month of Fringe events with a FRINGE FIX pop-up performance at Elgin Arts Happy Hour. Connect with local artists and creatives in a casual, welcoming space.
Artist details announced soon.
WHAT'S A FRINGE FIX?
2026 FRINGE VISUAL ARTS OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY 9/4 • 6–9pm
SSSA Gallery
COST: $4 Festival Entry Button
ALL AGES
Join us for a special reception where you can mingle with our visual artists, see their remarkable work, and enjoy an exhibition featuring painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more.​
SECOND THURSDAY IMPROV
THURSDAY 9/10 • 7–9pm
SSSA Back Space
COST: Pay What You Can ($10 suggested)
Rated PG-13
Improv teams take the stage for an evening of spontaneous scenes, unexpected characters, and plenty of laughs. A portion of the door goes directly to every participating team.
FRINGE FIX
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY 9/11 • 6-7pm
DuPage Court • Outdoor Plaza
COST: FREE
ALL AGES
Get a taste of Elgin Fringe at this free pop-up performance!
Enjoy live entertainment for all ages in the newly renovated DuPage Court plaza, right in the heart of Elgin. Come early for the Downtown Elgin Market, then make an evening of it with dinner, drinks and shopping just steps away!​
Artist details announced soon.
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FRINGE FIX
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY 9/18 • 6-7pm
DuPage Court • Outdoor Plaza
COST: FREE
ALL AGES
Get a taste of Elgin Fringe at this free pop-up performance!
Enjoy live entertainment for all ages in the newly renovated DuPage Court plaza, right in the heart of Elgin. Come early for the Downtown Elgin Market, then make an evening of it with dinner, drinks and shopping just steps away!
Artist details announced soon.
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DRAG ME TO ELGIN...
DRAG SHOW!
SATURDAY 9/19 • 7–9:30pm
SSSA Back Space
COST: Pay What You Can ($20 suggested)
Ages 18+
Join host Linda “The Lunch Lady” and a fabulous lineup of performers for a drag show packed with big hair, high glamour, runway-worthy looks, and unapologetic drag magic.
2026 ELGIN FRINGE
PREVIEW PARTY
WEDNESDAY 9/23 • 5–7pm
Martini Room
COST: $4 Festival Entry Button
Ages 21+
2026 Elgin Fringe artists will preform short previews to lure you to their shows! We’ll also have Fringetinis, games, and plenty of silliness.
EFF ALMOST CLOSING PARTY
SATURDAY 9/26 • 10:30pm
EPH Pub 217
COST: FREE
Ages 18+
Join Fringe artists and crew for a toast, some laughs, and a night of fun before the finale curtain!
EFF CLOSING PARTY
SUNDAY 9/26 • 5–7pm
Martini Room
COST: FREE
Ages 21+
We’ll close out another unforgettable Fringe with cheers, community, and celebration! Join us as we raise a glass
and present special awards in honor of the amazing artists, volunteers, and supporters who made it all happen.
