Dates: Saturdays May 1, 8, 15, 22

Times: 1pm to 5pm

Where: New Road and Jubilee Street, Brighton

What is Fringe City?

Fringe City is Brighton’s biggest street party and a unique showcase for Fringe performers.  Now in its fourth year, it takes place in the heart of the city each Saturday in May. This year we will have two live stages in New Road - Expect to see live music, physical theatre, dance, physical comedy, circus acts and much more! There will be also be a number of workshops, experiential marketing and plenty of food and drink!

Fringe City has become a much loved arts festival that promotes events in the Fringe. In 2009, Fringe City attracted over 40,000 people and programmed over 100 performances! It gives audiences the chance to sample many of the shows on offer in the Fringe for free and artists a fantastic platform to showcase work in front of larger audiences.

Musicians, actors, performance artists and dancers are encouraged to roam the streets, mingle with the crowds -  This is the perfect place for you to dress up, walk the streets and let everybody know who you are and promote your shows.

New to Fringe City!

 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL FRINGE OPENING NIGHT

Friday, April 30th – 7pm-10pm

This year we will be celebrating the start of the festival with a special programmed opening night outside the Unitarian Church on New Road. Throughout the evening we will be presenting a beautiful mix of music, physical theatre, animation, dance and physical comedy. 

What are the objectives of the Fringe City events…?

• Promote… Fringe events in advance, increase audiences and boost ticket sales

• Platform… for artists to perform their work to new and wider audiences

• Platform… for new artists to perform alongside more experienced performers

• Give… the local community and visitors the opportunity to see shows for free

• Build … the Brighton Festival Fringe brand

• Attract… tourists to Brighton and support the local economy

• Give… volunteers the experience of event planning, production and management

• Create… a networking opportunity for the artists involved

How does Fringe City work…?
 

Fringe City… programmes more than 100 shows over the festival each year increasing its audience capacity, ticket sales, brand awareness, media profile and marketing potential.

How do I take part in Fringe City…?

Anyone that has registered their event with the Fringe can use Fringe City to promote their event. Here’s how to do it and why you should do be a part of it:

• Flyering…    2007 saw the introduction of a ban on flyering unless you a hold a valid license. Fringe City holds a licence for you and allows you to flyer legally and for free in central Brighton at Fringe City each Saturday in May.

• Competition…   with more than 700 events going on around the city in May use Fringe City as a way of letting audiences know about you and your event. With an estimated 40,000 people passing by it’s a unique opportunity for promoting your event.

• Ticket sales…   the ultimate goal as a promoter is to get a full audience and to sell tickets. Fringe city has proven that this is a great way to achieve just that and with the Dome Box Office just around the corner you’re set to sell tickets on that very day.

• Showcase…   the event can be used in a manner of ways whether you perform on stage, wonder through the crowds in character, set up an installation or simply hand flyers out, make the most of this fantastic opportunity.

• Free…   above all else this event is included in your registration fees so you pay nothing, get yourself a slot and your in. Meet other performers in the Green Room, work the crowds and simply enjoy the atmosphere

Download the Fringe City application form here...

And read our top tips on how to make the most of Fringe City here...