KC Fringe

KC Fringe KC Fringe Festival 2026 is set for July 16-26. The KC Fringe is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

KC Fringe champions creative expression by empowering artists to produce bold and innovative work through an annual visual and performing arts festival that is accessible and affordable for all. Returning live for its 22nd season for a two-week explosion of performance, film, visual arts exhibitions, and events that showcase the work of local, national, and international artists. The mostly volunt

eer-run organization has been supporting artists, cultivating creators, and attracting adventurous audiences since 2005. 2026 dates are July 12th-26th. KC Fringe is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.

THANK YOU, KC! What an incredible 2026 KC Fringe Festival!To every artist who shared their creativity, every audience me...
07/30/2026

THANK YOU, KC!

What an incredible 2026 KC Fringe Festival!

To every artist who shared their creativity, every audience member who took a chance on something new, every volunteer who gave their time and energy, and every venue that opened its doors to make this festival possible...thank you.

For 22 years, KC Fringe has been a place where artists and audiences come together to celebrate bold ideas, unforgettable performances, and the power of creative expression. Thanks to all of you, our Fringe community continues to grow year after year.

While the performances have wrapped up, we're not done yet!

Join us October 1 through 16 as KC Fringe continues with our 2026 Visual Arts Exhibition at Union Station. We'll have more details to share soon, and we can't wait to celebrate another incredible group of artists with you.

From all of us at KC Fringe, thank you for making this year's festival one to remember. We'll see you in 63 days!

Sunday | Best of KC FringeThe votes have been counted, and today we're celebrating the Best of KC Fringe!The most popula...
07/26/2026

Sunday | Best of KC Fringe

The votes have been counted, and today we're celebrating the Best of KC Fringe!

The most popular show from each of our seven festival venues returns for one final encore performance. If you missed one of this year's biggest hits, or you've been waiting to see it again, today is your chance.

1pm - Center For Spiritual Living- The Magic of Grandmas

2pm - City Stage - Crossed Cutlasses

2:30 pm - Kansas City Oasis --Ambiguous

3:30 pm - MOD Gallery American Raccoon

4pm Whim Space - Jerry Christ

5pm - Kansas City Young Audiences - Dive Buddies

6:30 - The Bird Comedy Theater - Ned's Night-Hole LIVE

Let's give these incredible artists one last amazing audience.

🎟️ Last chance to Fringe! Get tickets at kcfringe.org.

Thank you for making the 2026 KC Fringe Festival unforgettable.

SOLD OUT! Jerry Christ at 5:00 PM today at Whim Space is officially sold out!Thank you for supporting independent artist...
07/25/2026

SOLD OUT!

Jerry Christ at 5:00 PM today at Whim Space is officially sold out!

Thank you for supporting independent artists and making this year's KC Fringe Festival unforgettable. If you missed out, there are still plenty of incredible shows happening across the festival. Grab your tickets online before they're gone at kcfringe.org

It's the final full day of the 2026 KC Fringe Festival!Today's shows begin at 3:30 PM, giving you one more full day to e...
07/25/2026

It's the final full day of the 2026 KC Fringe Festival!

Today's shows begin at 3:30 PM, giving you one more full day to experience the incredible performances that have made this year's festival unforgettable.

Want one more reason to catch a show? The Best of KC Fringe lineup will be announced at midnight tonight! The most popular show from each of our seven venues will earn one final encore performance on Sunday.

Check out today's schedule, support your favorite artists, and see if the shows you love make the Best of KC Fringe lineup.

Visit kcfringe.org before heading out.

Tonight's 6:30 PM performance of **Truck Noises Presents Kansas City: Magnum Vice** includes **ASL interpretation** for ...
07/24/2026

Tonight's 6:30 PM performance of **Truck Noises Presents Kansas City: Magnum Vice** includes **ASL interpretation** for Deaf and hard of hearing audience members.

We hope you'll join us for this accessible Fringe experience!

FYI… our Best of KC Fringe Festival 2026 can’t be announced before around midnight this Saturday. AND tickets won’t go o...
07/24/2026

FYI… our Best of KC Fringe Festival 2026 can’t be announced before around midnight this Saturday. AND tickets won’t go on sale for these encore performances until the announcement. Stay tuned to Kcfringe.org and our social channels.

It's Friday night at KC Fringe Fest! There are only 2 days left after today to catch this year's festival, and tonight's...
07/24/2026

It's Friday night at KC Fringe Fest!

There are only 2 days left after today to catch this year's festival, and tonight's shows begin at 6:00 PM.

Grab a few friends, build your own Fringe crawl, and experience the creativity, laughter, and surprises that make KC Fringe unlike anything else.

Visit kcfringe.org for your KC Fringe Button, tickets, and 5 or 10 Show Passes.

We'll save you a seat!

We're heading into the final stretch with just 3 days left of KC Fringe Festival!One performances begins at 6:00 PM, and...
07/23/2026

We're heading into the final stretch with just 3 days left of KC Fringe Festival!

One performances begins at 6:00 PM, and the others start at 6:30 PM. The schedule is packed with incredible artists from Kansas City and across the country. Catch a favorite, take a chance on something new, or see multiple shows with a Show Pass.

Plan your evening at kcfringe.org and Fringe on!

Behind every unforgettable Fringe moment is someone making sure it lasts forever.A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volu...
07/23/2026

Behind every unforgettable Fringe moment is someone making sure it lasts forever.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteer photographers who have spent countless hours capturing the energy, creativity, and magic of the 2026 KC Fringe Festival. Your photos help tell the story of this festival and celebrate the amazing work of our artists.

Thank you to:
📸 Cloud Osmond
📸 Tracy Majkol
📸 Julia O'Donnell
📸 Hampton Stevens
📸 Mary Schulte
📸 Mark McCurnin

We also want to recognize Aja Page of Two Page Creative, whose incredible photo from last year's KC Fringe Festival became one of the signature images featured throughout our 2026 marketing campaign. It's a beautiful reminder that the impact of a great photograph can last well beyond the festival itself.

We couldn't showcase the festival the way we do without your talent, dedication, and generous gift of time. Thank you for helping us preserve the memories that will last long after the final curtain call.

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