The first fringe festival in massachusetts!

THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON FRINGE FESTIAL IS To provide a space for work that is unconstrained by censorship, judgment, or the status quo. To inspire Boston artists to dream, create, & be a Fringe BOS.

Rockwell Instagram

The Rockwell Instagram also has links to the Boston Fringe Handbook and Boston Fringe Application Link. The submission window opens Sunday, December 15, 12PM EST and closes on Wednesday, January 15, 11:59PM EST.

FAQ

WHAT is The Boston Fringe Festival?

A week-long festival championing new work where 100% of ticket sales are returned to the artist! During the week you’ll see performances of all levels, amateur to professional, in various genres, uncensored, unjuried, and completely original.

WHEN is The Boston Fringe Festival?

The festival runs:

TUESDAY, MAY 6th – SUNDAY, MAY 11th, 2025

Sunday is Mother’s day! Remember to call her, or even better, bring her!

WHERE is The Boston Fringe Festival?

The festival will be located at The Rockwell, in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville, Ma$$ which is accessible via public transit and surrounded by delicious restaurants, cool shops, and unique bars.

The Rockwell, a hidden 200-seat venue underground, provides a great stage space, lighting, sound, and projection capabilities to artists, and comfortable seats with a full bar for attendees.

HOW MUCH is The Boston Fringe Festival?

We are proud to give 100% of ticket sales to the Artists! With 10 people at each of the Artist’s shows, an Artist will make their production fee back and then some!

There is a $30 non-refundable to submit. This money gets put back into the festival.

If accepted into the festival, there is a total production fee of $250 for TWO 25-minute slots for Shorty Shows OR a total production fee of $400 for THREE 50-minute slots for Full Length Shows.

Tickets are available for $15 per performance or a festival pass to see EVERYTHING is available for $70 which is less than the price of 5 shows! And be sure to check out the free events and visual art around the venue!

Timeline

Application window opens: December 15, 2024, 12pm EST 

Applications window closes: January 15, 2025, 11:59pm EST

Performer confirmation letters sent: Feb 1, 2025

Signed contract, liability waivers, and production fees due: Feb 15, 2025

Production information submitted: March 1, 2025 

Performance schedule set: April 1, 2025

Tech rehearsals at venues: May 3-5, 2025 

Dates of festival: May 6-11, 2025