COME ONE, COME ALL!
Hamilton Fringe lights up the city July 19-30
The Hamilton Fringe Festival is back and ready to ignite the city with an explosion of creativity, entertainment, and pure artistic brilliance. From July 19 to July 30, over 50 exceptional shows will captivate audiences at 10 iconic Hamilton venues, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for all.
Prepare to be whisked away on a journey like no other as the Hamilton Fringe Festival showcases an eclectic mix of performances. From epic family-friendly musicals to dramedies set in space, mesmerising dancers, gripping ghost stories, and even an existential bowl of noodles, this year’s lineup promises to amaze, surprise, and entertain.
Spanning from the mountain to Barton St, and from Westdale to the heart of downtown – including Casbah Lounge, Mills Hardware, Mosaic, The Staircase, Theatre Aquarius, The Westdale, The Zoetic, and The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. The festival will illuminate Hamilton with creativity, energy, and passion. Be sure not to miss the annual Hamilton Fringe Kick-Off at the Fringe Club Outdoor Stage, located outside Theatre Aquarius. Witness 60-second pitches from this year’s extraordinary artists, offering a tantalising glimpse into their captivating performances.
Tickets and multi-show passes are available for sale at hftco.ca, as well as at each venue 45 minutes prior to showtime.
General Admission tickets $12 (+ fees)
Kids Under 12 $5 (+ fees)
Fringe Mini Bar shows $7 (+ fees)
Tip the Fringe and receive a Fringe Benefits Button!
Theatre/Show Locations
Casbah Lounge (306 King Street West)
Mills Hardware (95 King Street East)
Mosaic (431 Barton Street East)
The Staircase (27 Dundurn Street North)
Theatre Aquarius (190 King William St)
The Westdale (1014 King Street West)
The Zoetic (526 Concession St)
The Players’ Guild of Hamilton (80 Queen Street South)
Mark your calendars and get ready to be enthralled by the incredible performances at the 2023 Hamilton Fringe Festival! Get a sneak peek including promotional images, show-specific media releases, and more in the 2023 Hamilton Fringe Festival EPK.
HFTco offers complimentary tickets for Support Persons & Personal Support Workers, visit hftco.ca/accessibility for details.
Accredited media members will have access to complimentary tickets, please contact publicity@hftco.ca to reserve your Media Pass.
About Hamilton Festival Theatre Company
Since 2003, Hamilton Festival Theatre Company (HFTco) has been providing a platform for independent, emerging, and established theatre artists in Hamilton. HFTco strives to make theatre welcoming and affordable and to encourage open dialogue between theatre makers and audience members. Annual programming includes the 12-day, unjuried Hamilton Fringe Festival, the Frost Bites biannual community embedded winter festival, the ALERT education program for emerging arts leaders, Spark Teen Intensive, and the Gilded Hammer Awards.
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