Wyoming Fringe Festival is coming to Laramie.
Laramie, WY • August 21 - 23, 2026
@ The Laramie Plains Civic Center
@ The Laramie Plains Civic Center
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Fringe celebrates original and unexpected work from artists across Wyoming and beyond.
Inspired by the global fringe movement and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, established in the 1940s, Wyoming Fringe creates structured opportunities for artistic risk-taking while maintaining accessibility and community impact. |
Wyoming Fringe Festival Returns for Third Year, Bringing Bold, Original Performance to Laramie
The Laramie Plains Civic Center (LPCC) and The Lyric of Casper are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Wyoming Fringe Festival, taking place August 21–23, 2026 at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 East Garfield Street, Laramie, Wyoming.
Now in its third year, Wyoming Fringe has grown into one of the state's most anticipated celebrations of independent, artist-driven performance — bringing together theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, circus, cabaret, magic, children's programming, physical theatre, and interdisciplinary work under one historic roof.
A Festival Built on Risk-Taking and Community
Inspired by the global fringe movement and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, established in the 1940s, Wyoming Fringe creates structured opportunities for artistic risk-taking while maintaining a deep commitment to accessibility and community impact. The festival prioritizes independent and artist-driven work, new and experimental performance, multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging and underrepresented voices, and work that exists outside traditional presenting structures.
"Wyoming Fringe is an investment in artists, audiences, and the bright future of Wyoming's creative economy," said Jessica Brauer, Executive Director of the Laramie Plains Civic Center and co-host of this year's Wyoming Fringe Festival. "We are thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with our peers across the state to expand this event and fill our big building with unique works from actors, musicians, writers, and more."
This Year's Lineup
This year's lineup includes over 30 performances, representing the breadth and vitality of the region's artistic community. Additional installations throughout the historic Civic Center building will feature sound art, sculpture, visual works, and endurance art. Attendees are encouraged to immerse themselves in a full weekend of boundary-pushing performance and community connection.
Now in its third year, Wyoming Fringe has grown into one of the state's most anticipated celebrations of independent, artist-driven performance — bringing together theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, circus, cabaret, magic, children's programming, physical theatre, and interdisciplinary work under one historic roof.
A Festival Built on Risk-Taking and Community
Inspired by the global fringe movement and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, established in the 1940s, Wyoming Fringe creates structured opportunities for artistic risk-taking while maintaining a deep commitment to accessibility and community impact. The festival prioritizes independent and artist-driven work, new and experimental performance, multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging and underrepresented voices, and work that exists outside traditional presenting structures.
"Wyoming Fringe is an investment in artists, audiences, and the bright future of Wyoming's creative economy," said Jessica Brauer, Executive Director of the Laramie Plains Civic Center and co-host of this year's Wyoming Fringe Festival. "We are thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with our peers across the state to expand this event and fill our big building with unique works from actors, musicians, writers, and more."
This Year's Lineup
This year's lineup includes over 30 performances, representing the breadth and vitality of the region's artistic community. Additional installations throughout the historic Civic Center building will feature sound art, sculpture, visual works, and endurance art. Attendees are encouraged to immerse themselves in a full weekend of boundary-pushing performance and community connection.
a statewide collaboration
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Wyoming Fringe Festival is a partnership between The Lyric and the Laramie Plains Civic Center — two arts nonprofits working together to keep Wyoming’s performing arts scene bold, accessible, and alive.
Founded in Natrona County, the festival is designed to circulate between Wyoming communities, expanding geographic access while strengthening artist-audience connections statewide. 2026’s Wyoming Fringe Festival will be at the Laramie Plains Civic Center on August 21-23. The Laramie Plains Civic Center is a large arts facility located in central Laramie with multiple venues, including: The Gryphon Theatre (a modernized proscenium theatre), two gymnasiums, a ballroom, as well as outdoor gathering space and expansive hallways |
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a celebration of performing arts
The festival includes theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, magic, children’s programming, and interdisciplinary performance.
Fringe prioritizes:
Fringe prioritizes:
- Independent and artist-driven work
- New and experimental performance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emerging and underrepresented voices
- Work outside traditional presenting structures
an investment in WY's creative economy
Wyoming Fringe Festival is an investment in artists, audiences, and the future of Wyoming’s creative economy.
- Increases paid performance opportunities for artists
- Encourages tourism and cross-community visitation
- Activates historic and community-centered venues
- Engages audiences, including first-time arts attendees
- Strengthens Wyoming’s cultural identity through contemporary artistic expression
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