The Saskatoon Fringe Festival was created and was first launched and produced by 25th Street Theatre Artistic Director Tom Bentley-Fischer. The first (mini) Fringe was held in the summer of 1989 in the Duchess Street theatre venue in Saskatoon, as touring Fringe theatre artists between Winnipeg and Edmonton’s Fringe sought performance opportunities in Saskatoon. In 1990, the Fringe moved to its regular Broadway Avenue venues to great success with a 6000 seat audience in its first full offering of theatre.
Saskatoon now proudly hosts one of the top 10 Fringes in North America by artist earnings and has garnered a reputation as one of the favourites on the Canadian Fringe tour.
Take a walk through the past and check out 30 years of programs, venues, and shows here.

5 Venues. 10 Days. 28 Plays. 198 Performances. There’s only one place to be this July 30th – August 8th—from the hottest shows to the coolest street performances, the 2020 Nutrien Fringe Theatre Festival delivers summer fun for the whole family!

New to the Nutrien Fringe? Want to make the most of the Festival? Don’t worry we’ve broken down everything you need to plan your trip, find a show, or even learn “How to Fringe.” We’ll help you get Fringe-ing this summer—without missing a beat (theatrical pun intended)!