About Wyoming Fringe Festival
Laramie, WY • August 21 - 23, 2026
@ The Laramie Plains Civic Center
* Artist Applications are due April 17th *
@ The Laramie Plains Civic Center
* Artist Applications are due April 17th *
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.
Fringe prioritizes:
The festival includes theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, magic, children’s programming, and interdisciplinary performance.
Important Dates:
What's the point?
Wyoming Fringe Festival is an investment in artists, audiences, and the future of Wyoming’s creative economy.
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.
Fringe prioritizes:
- Independent and artist-driven work
- New and experimental performance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emerging and underrepresented voices
- Work outside traditional presenting structures
The festival includes theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, magic, children’s programming, and interdisciplinary performance.
Important Dates:
- February 5: Artist Application Launch
- April 17: Applications Due
- May 4: Selected Artists Contacted
- June 1: Ticket Sales Go Live
- August 17-20: LPCC Venues Open for Pre-Scheduled Rehearsals
- August 21: Opening Night Event
- August 22-23: Showcases
What's the point?
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
Festival FAQs
What is Fringe?
A statewide performing arts festival celebrating bold, original, and unexpected work from artists across Wyoming and beyond, Wyoming Fringe Festival is joyful, visible, and community-centered.
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 is a statewide celebration of bold, independent performing arts — and a meaningful investment in Wyoming’s creative economy.
What types of performances are a good fit for the Fringe?
The festival includes theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, magic, children’s programming, and interdisciplinary performance.
Fringe prioritizes:
Wyoming Fringe Festival, the Laramie Plains Civic Center and our partners are committed to provide a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities or sexual orientation. All community members are to be treated with respect and dignity. We strive to be a welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the performing arts.
What are the production guidelines for a Fringe show?
How much does it cost to participate?
Fringe is not a pay-to-play event! We do not issue any production fees for the festival. There is, however, a $25 application fee included in the submission process to cover administrative needs. Additionally, presenting artists are responsible for covering any specific costs for their production like licensing rights, set/props/costuming budgets, etc.
How do I apply for Fringe?
Complete an application form and submit an application fee by April 17th.
The application form can be found at: bit.ly/WYFringe
The $25 application fee can be submitted at: https://square.link/u/fDQEsnp8
What does Fringe provide to performers?
What are artists expected to provide?
What materials do I need to submit if accepted?
In the application, please include a 30-45 word description that can be used on marketing and promotional materials, any content warnings you wish to share with your audience, the estimated run time of your performance, the number of performers in your group, and any additional information you would like us to know.
In order to promote Fringe, we will put together marketing materials including your logos, headshots, performance photos, videos, artist statements, bios, etc.—really, anything that you feel may help promote your performance at Fringe!
Does Fringe provide housing for out-of-town participating artists?
Fringe will aim to provide as many lodging accommodations as possible for out-of-town participating artists. Please note, individual rooms for each person within a presenting group may not be feasible.
Can I store anything at my venue?
Your performance venue must be fully cleared after you present in order to accommodate the performance needs of other Fringe participants. Fringe organizers will attempt to provide some storage space in the Laramie Plains Civic Center, but we cannot guarantee excess room to house your production pieces.
Can I apply with more than one show?
You are welcome to apply to Fringe with multiple productions. Please submit a $25 application fee for each show that you apply with and use a new application form for each submission.
We cannot guarantee that every submission will receive a performance slot.
When is the application window?
Applications are accepted between February 5th and April 17th, 2026.
When will I know if I’m accepted?
You will be notified that your application was received via email by May 4th, 2026. If you do not receive notice or have additional questions please call (307)745-8000 or email [email protected].
Do all productions get accepted?
While we will strive to accommodate as many artists as possible, we cannot guarantee that all productions will get accepted for a performance slot at this year’s Fringe.
How are artists selected?
Representatives from Wyoming Fringe organizers, including the LPCC, the Lyric, and select participating artists from previous years, will review the submissions and convene as a committee to decide which submissions will be selected for Fringe. Determination factors will include the alignment of your application with the Fringe ethos, venue availability, and any date or timing constraints that you may have.
Do I get paid to perform?
Artists will be compensated per performance based on grant funding, sponsorships, and ticket sales. Past Fringe Festivals have been able to provide participating artists $250 to $500.
Will I be able to offer comp tickets?
Artists are eligible for 2 free tickets to the festival to share!
What is the ticket price?
Festival Tickets for the general public will open for sale June 1st. Ticket prices are $25 for the general public and provide access to all events and performances on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.
Can my audience purchase tickets at the venue?
Electronic ticket sales for the festival will be available at each venue entrance in the Laramie Plains Civic Center. For cash or card transactions, patrons will be sent to a designated centralized Fringe location.
Tickets for individual performances are not available.
Who schedules performances?
All performance dates, times, and locations are scheduled and confirmed by the Wyoming Fringe organizers about six weeks prior to the festival. In the application form, performing artists are asked to identify performance day availability, but do not determine venue or performance times.
When is the performance schedule released?
A draft performance schedule will be distributed to participating artists mid-July. The finalized performance schedule will be released two weeks prior to the festival.
How many performances will I have?
Artists can perform on one or both days of the Fringe weekend. In the application form, we ask you to identify your performance availability and preference.
How big will my audiences be?
Audience size depends on the capacity of your performance venue and on your own outreach/marketing efforts. Wyoming Fringe will publicize and market the festival while every participating artist markets their own show.
Do participating artists get to see other shows?
As a participating artist, you have access to the whole weekend of Fringe performances, including the Opening Event on Friday night. While Fringe performances will be scheduled concurrently, we will coordinate varied performance scheduling to allow for participation and viewing of fellow artist’s work. We encourage you to attend not only Friday night, but as many shows as you are able!
Where will we perform?
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. Fringe Festival will make the best effort to schedule each performance in its best fit venue within our unique property.
What are the performance venues?
You can learn more about the LPCC spaces at: https://lpccwy.org/.
Do I get to choose my performance venue?
Wyoming Fringe organizers will designate performance venues for all participants based on the specifics of each production.
How do I get placed in a venue?
The technical information that you include in your application will help Fringe organizers determine the best venue for your show.
How does load-in and load-out work during the festival?
You have 15 minutes to load in, following the performance before you. When it comes to Fringe, simplicity is best. The tighter the load-in plan, the better! At the end of your performance, you will have an additional 15 minutes to load out to remove any props/sets, costumes, and other technical elements of your show out of the venue. It is important to stick to this tight schedule, as the group performing after you will be waiting to load in.
It is helpful if you show up in make-up and your costume base layer, assign specific tasks to each performer in your group, bring easily movable bins for props and set pieces, and build time into your rehearsal process to practice loading your show in and out!
Will Wyoming Fringe record or photograph my performance?
Fringe might photograph or record elements of participating shows for marketing, documentation, or archival use. We do not provide video services to record performances in their entirety, but artists are welcome to bring their own equipment for personal documentation.
Will My Show Be Reviewed?
We strive to acquire coverage from local news outlets prior to the festival. That said, we don't have established relationships with critics and cannot guarantee a review of your performance.
Is Fringe accessible?
We aim to make our festival accessible for artists and audiences. If you or someone on your team has disability-related needs, include that information in your application and we will take it into account when assigning venues.
What are Fringe’s important dates and deadlines?
Why is Wyoming Fringe in Laramie this year instead of Casper?
A Statewide Collaboration, 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. Fringe was founded in Natrona County and performed at The Lyric in its first two years; however, 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.
Are there sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for Wyoming Fringe?
We welcome Fringe sponsors, partnerships, and volunteers ! To learn more, visit [LINK] and/or call (307)745-8000 or email [email protected].
A statewide performing arts festival celebrating bold, original, and unexpected work from artists across Wyoming and beyond, Wyoming Fringe Festival is joyful, visible, and community-centered.
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 is a statewide celebration of bold, independent performing arts — and a meaningful investment in Wyoming’s creative economy.
What types of performances are a good fit for the Fringe?
The festival includes theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, physical theatre, circus, cabaret, magic, children’s programming, and interdisciplinary performance.
Fringe prioritizes:
- Independent and artist-driven work
- New and experimental performance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emerging and underrepresented voices
- Work outside traditional presenting structures
Wyoming Fringe Festival, the Laramie Plains Civic Center and our partners are committed to provide a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities or sexual orientation. All community members are to be treated with respect and dignity. We strive to be a welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the performing arts.
What are the production guidelines for a Fringe show?
- Performance run time must be 60-minutes or less
- Production needs must be able to install and strike in under 15 minutes on either side
How much does it cost to participate?
Fringe is not a pay-to-play event! We do not issue any production fees for the festival. There is, however, a $25 application fee included in the submission process to cover administrative needs. Additionally, presenting artists are responsible for covering any specific costs for their production like licensing rights, set/props/costuming budgets, etc.
How do I apply for Fringe?
Complete an application form and submit an application fee by April 17th.
The application form can be found at: bit.ly/WYFringe
The $25 application fee can be submitted at: https://square.link/u/fDQEsnp8
What does Fringe provide to performers?
- A venue for your performance(s)
- Rehearsal availability in your venue during the week prior to the festival
- Space for a small booth to showcase your company/school/etc.
- Marketing support including posters, flyers, social media
- Ticket sales
- Lunch, refreshments and bar sales
- Support staff and limited technical assistance
What are artists expected to provide?
- Your own production resources, including but not limited to specialized lighting, sound, props, costumes, and sets
- Any required permits, rights, or special insurance for your production
- Direct promotions to your audiences
What materials do I need to submit if accepted?
In the application, please include a 30-45 word description that can be used on marketing and promotional materials, any content warnings you wish to share with your audience, the estimated run time of your performance, the number of performers in your group, and any additional information you would like us to know.
In order to promote Fringe, we will put together marketing materials including your logos, headshots, performance photos, videos, artist statements, bios, etc.—really, anything that you feel may help promote your performance at Fringe!
Does Fringe provide housing for out-of-town participating artists?
Fringe will aim to provide as many lodging accommodations as possible for out-of-town participating artists. Please note, individual rooms for each person within a presenting group may not be feasible.
Can I store anything at my venue?
Your performance venue must be fully cleared after you present in order to accommodate the performance needs of other Fringe participants. Fringe organizers will attempt to provide some storage space in the Laramie Plains Civic Center, but we cannot guarantee excess room to house your production pieces.
Can I apply with more than one show?
You are welcome to apply to Fringe with multiple productions. Please submit a $25 application fee for each show that you apply with and use a new application form for each submission.
We cannot guarantee that every submission will receive a performance slot.
When is the application window?
Applications are accepted between February 5th and April 17th, 2026.
When will I know if I’m accepted?
You will be notified that your application was received via email by May 4th, 2026. If you do not receive notice or have additional questions please call (307)745-8000 or email [email protected].
Do all productions get accepted?
While we will strive to accommodate as many artists as possible, we cannot guarantee that all productions will get accepted for a performance slot at this year’s Fringe.
How are artists selected?
Representatives from Wyoming Fringe organizers, including the LPCC, the Lyric, and select participating artists from previous years, will review the submissions and convene as a committee to decide which submissions will be selected for Fringe. Determination factors will include the alignment of your application with the Fringe ethos, venue availability, and any date or timing constraints that you may have.
Do I get paid to perform?
Artists will be compensated per performance based on grant funding, sponsorships, and ticket sales. Past Fringe Festivals have been able to provide participating artists $250 to $500.
Will I be able to offer comp tickets?
Artists are eligible for 2 free tickets to the festival to share!
What is the ticket price?
Festival Tickets for the general public will open for sale June 1st. Ticket prices are $25 for the general public and provide access to all events and performances on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.
Can my audience purchase tickets at the venue?
Electronic ticket sales for the festival will be available at each venue entrance in the Laramie Plains Civic Center. For cash or card transactions, patrons will be sent to a designated centralized Fringe location.
Tickets for individual performances are not available.
Who schedules performances?
All performance dates, times, and locations are scheduled and confirmed by the Wyoming Fringe organizers about six weeks prior to the festival. In the application form, performing artists are asked to identify performance day availability, but do not determine venue or performance times.
When is the performance schedule released?
A draft performance schedule will be distributed to participating artists mid-July. The finalized performance schedule will be released two weeks prior to the festival.
How many performances will I have?
Artists can perform on one or both days of the Fringe weekend. In the application form, we ask you to identify your performance availability and preference.
How big will my audiences be?
Audience size depends on the capacity of your performance venue and on your own outreach/marketing efforts. Wyoming Fringe will publicize and market the festival while every participating artist markets their own show.
Do participating artists get to see other shows?
As a participating artist, you have access to the whole weekend of Fringe performances, including the Opening Event on Friday night. While Fringe performances will be scheduled concurrently, we will coordinate varied performance scheduling to allow for participation and viewing of fellow artist’s work. We encourage you to attend not only Friday night, but as many shows as you are able!
Where will we perform?
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. Fringe Festival will make the best effort to schedule each performance in its best fit venue within our unique property.
What are the performance venues?
You can learn more about the LPCC spaces at: https://lpccwy.org/.
Do I get to choose my performance venue?
Wyoming Fringe organizers will designate performance venues for all participants based on the specifics of each production.
How do I get placed in a venue?
The technical information that you include in your application will help Fringe organizers determine the best venue for your show.
How does load-in and load-out work during the festival?
You have 15 minutes to load in, following the performance before you. When it comes to Fringe, simplicity is best. The tighter the load-in plan, the better! At the end of your performance, you will have an additional 15 minutes to load out to remove any props/sets, costumes, and other technical elements of your show out of the venue. It is important to stick to this tight schedule, as the group performing after you will be waiting to load in.
It is helpful if you show up in make-up and your costume base layer, assign specific tasks to each performer in your group, bring easily movable bins for props and set pieces, and build time into your rehearsal process to practice loading your show in and out!
Will Wyoming Fringe record or photograph my performance?
Fringe might photograph or record elements of participating shows for marketing, documentation, or archival use. We do not provide video services to record performances in their entirety, but artists are welcome to bring their own equipment for personal documentation.
Will My Show Be Reviewed?
We strive to acquire coverage from local news outlets prior to the festival. That said, we don't have established relationships with critics and cannot guarantee a review of your performance.
Is Fringe accessible?
We aim to make our festival accessible for artists and audiences. If you or someone on your team has disability-related needs, include that information in your application and we will take it into account when assigning venues.
What are Fringe’s important dates and deadlines?
- February 5: Artist Application Launch
- April 17: Applications Due
- May 4: Selected Artists Contacted
- June 1: Ticket Sales Go Live
- August 17-20: LPCC Venues Open for Pre-Scheduled Rehearsals
- August 21: Opening Night Event
- August 22-23: Showcases
Why is Wyoming Fringe in Laramie this year instead of Casper?
A Statewide Collaboration, 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. Fringe was founded in Natrona County and performed at The Lyric in its first two years; however, 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.
Are there sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for Wyoming Fringe?
We welcome Fringe sponsors, partnerships, and volunteers ! To learn more, visit [LINK] and/or call (307)745-8000 or email [email protected].