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IndyFringe Festival Preview

 

The IndyFringe Festival is back and it’s celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

Attending for the first time can feel intimidating because there are six venues, 69 unique shows, and almost 250 ticketed performances from Aug. 14th to the 24th. But the team at Fringe has made it as user-friendly as possible.

To start, there is a preview night TONIGHT! You can get a glimpse of shows and decide which ones interest you the most. Info here:

WHATIndyFringe Festival Preview Night

WHEN: TONIGHT, Aug. 13,2025, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Then Athenaeum Basile Theatre, 401 E Michigan St., Indianapolis

COST: Pay-what-you-can tickets can be purchased online or at the door. 


For the actual festival, here are some helpful facts:

Week-night shows typically run between 6:30PM & 10:30PM and weekend shows may run between 11:00AM – 11:00PM. Shows are all 45-60 minutes long and they all start on the same 90-minute intervals across each of the festival venues. 

Shows always take place in the same location, but they may have different start times from day-to-day.

 

If you are new to Fringe, this is a fantastic place to start.

There is truly something for everyone. There’s comedy, dance, poetry, music, and more. Because each show is shorter than a typical theater performance, I'd encourage you to take a risk and try some productions that you wouldn't normally pick. It's a wonderful chance to step outside of your comfort zone and experience something new. 

If you’re ready to check out the shows and buy your tickets, start here.

*Photo Courtesy of IndyFringe

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