2024 Elgin Fringe Festival

The Elgin Fringe Festival is a proud member of the United States Association of Fringe Festivals, the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, and World Fringe. We are lottery-based; uncurated; uncensored; 100% back to the artists!

Join us at the Martini Room for the EFF Preview Party, leading into four days of MORE fringy performances in downtown Elgin, featuring short previews by 2024 EFF artists, as they attempt to lure you to their shows!

Wednesday, September 25 at 5pm Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St., downtown Elgin $3 Fringe Button required for admission

Wear your fringe button, drink a #fringetini, buy your fringe tickets, and get your 2024 Fringe started off right!

Single tickets are free, $7, or $12 Festival Passes are $85 early bird (on sale NOW)/$95 and include your EFF button and access to all performances.

Visit elginfringefestival.com for full schedule and prices.

A $3 EFF button is required to attend all performances and events. The button supports the festival, while 100% of ticket and art sales go back to the artists. Tickets must be picked up at Fringe Central (Side Street Studio Arts - 15 Ziegler Ct., downtown Elgin) and cannot be picked up at the performance venue.

2024 buttons, posters, and merch, designed by Artist Andrew Vo, and are available online and at MADE at Side Street Studio Arts.

The 2024 Elgin Fringe Festival is produced by Side Street Studio Arts and brought to you by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Elgin Public House, Vern's Tavern, Grand Victoria Foundation, Illinois Arts Council, Martini Room, Palmer Foundation, and Seigle Foundation.

The mission of the Elgin Fringe Festival is to encourage bold artistic experimentation and innovation by providing an accessible, affordable experience for both artists and audiences alike.