Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns for Two-Week Citywide Celebration
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Wed., May 27 - Sun., Jun. 7
Atlanta Fringe Festival, Various Locations - The original Fringe festival that sprang up in Edinburgh in 1947 has generated copycats around the world but one of the best has to be right here in Atlanta. The fourteenth iteration boasts the inclusion of storytellers, burlesque dancers, magicians, ventriloquists, comics, dramatic actors, improv artists, clowns and "bouncing chamber music." There's even a Victorian horror troupe on the list. In 2024 they added a Street Fringe with buskers busking all over the place. In total, at least 30 local Georgia artists will perform alongside 19 touring artists from 11 different states as well as one (puppeteer Rick Conte) from Scotland itself. - Kevin C. Madigan
From the venue:
The Atlanta Fringe Festival returns for its 14th annual celebration this summer, delivering an expansive lineup of bold, original performances across the city. The 2026 festival will host a two-week run, featuring over 245 live acts from May 27-June 7 at seven venues throughout Atlanta. The lineup includes 49 shows from 27 local performers, 18 touring artists, and an international act from Scotland. The festival showcases more than 400 individual performances, offering audiences an immersive, citywide arts experience.
Festival Highlights Include:
- Kids Fringe (Free Family Programming)
- Atlanta Street Fringe (Free Outdoor Festival)
- Five/5ths of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns for Two-Week ... | 05/27/2026 4:00 PM