Nanaimo Fringe Festival

Past Projects

Explore our festival history and celebrate the amazing performances that have graced the Nanaimo Fringe stages over the years.

2024 Nanaimo Fringe Festival
2024

2024 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

Pick of the Fringe: Castle of Glass

NanFringe returned August 8-18, 2024 with 4 venues in the Nanaimo downtown core including The Port Theatre Mainstage and Lobby, Black Rabbit Outdoor Stage, and The Attic.

12 shows
2022 Nanaimo Fringe Festival
2022

2022 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

The festival returned with shows at the Port Theatre and OV Arts Centre, featuring a Silent Disco kick-off event and performances from across Canada.

10 shows
2021
2021

2021 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

A hybrid festival featuring both in-person and livestreamed performances at the Port Theatre and OV Arts Centre, plus outdoor shows in the Old City Quarter.

12 shows
2020
2020

2020 Nanaimo Fringe Festival Online

The festival went fully virtual with online performances and artist talkbacks, adapting to the pandemic while keeping the Fringe spirit alive.

6 shows
2019
2019

2019 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

August 8-17 at Harbour City Theatre and Kismet Theatre, featuring performances from across North America including storytelling, comedy, dance, and drama.

10 shows
2018
2018

2018 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

August 9-18 featuring shows at Harbour City Theatre and Vancouver Island Conference Centre, with performances from Australia, Portland, and across Canada.

10 shows
2017
2017

2017 Nanaimo Fringe Festival

2016
2016

Nanaimo Fringe 2016

2015
2015

Nanaimo Fringe 2015

2014
2014

Nanaimo Fringe 2014

2013
2013

Fringetastic 2013

2012
2012

Fringetastic 2012

2011
2011

Fringetastic 2011

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