Bold Stages Await at Vancouver Fringe

By Elke Porter | WBN News Vancouver | August 12, 2025
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The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns September 4 to 14, 2025, offering 10 vibrant days of bold and boundary-pushing live performances across multiple inventive venues on Granville Island and beyond. Organized by the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society, this celebrated festival opens up stage space—literally drawn from a hat—to emerging and veteran artists alike under its “everyone is welcome” selection process. It promises a dynamic lineup of theatre, comedy, dance, music, and more, all in an informal and accessible setting.

Event Details

The festival runs September 4 to 14, 2025, with venues including Granville Island’s Revue Stage, Performance Works, Waterfront Theatre, ferry docks, and pop-up spaces—all part of the island’s famed cultural buzz. You can find the full program, ticket info, and multi-buy passes at the festival’s official website: vancouverfringe.com. Tickets are already on sale, featuring a diverse roster of 87 shows across genres ranging from comedic memoirs to immersive circus theatre.

A Brief Glimpse

• I Fear Love – A genre-blending solo show by Katie Voravong, combining a game show, memoir, live comedy, and choose-your-own-adventure elements. It won the Artistic Risk Award at the 2024 Fringe Festival and offers a deliciously intimate look at love’s highs and heartbreaks. Vancouver Fringe
• Comedy Hypnosis Show – A hypnotic ride into laughter with audience-driven antics and spontaneous fun. Vancouver Fringe
• Generational Welts by Megan Leung and Neo Soul Ties by Victoria Miller—representing theatre pieces that explore emotional landscapes with fresh theatrical language. Vancouver Fringe

Why Fringe Matters

Vancouver’s Fringe Festival stands out for its spirit of inclusivity and creative experimentation. With its un-juried lottery system, it gives unconventional and emerging artists a platform—and returns 100% of box-office revenues to them, making it both artist-friendly and audience-friendly. Wikipedia

Final Curtain

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in 10 days of fearless storytelling and playful performances this autumn. Whether you're chasing thought-provoking drama, side-splitting comedy, avant-garde dance, or just sheer joy, the Vancouver Fringe Festival has something to spark your imagination. For full show listings, venues, and ticket purchases, head to vancouverfringe.com.

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