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With 74 acts doing 400 shows over 11 days, buskers in the street and music in the air, #IndyFringe17 will once again be the premier arts and entertainment event in Indianapolis.
From the sobering stories of 9/11 victims to the campy, improvised parody of “Dirty Dancing,” IndyFringe Festival 2017 promises to be more outrageous and memorable than ever, now in its 13th season.
Performance artists are coming to Indy from as far away as Canada and more than a dozen U.S. cities such as L.A., Boston, New York City and Atlanta.
Hoosier artists make up 50 percent of the festival. Come see Indy TV news icon Dick Wolfsie perform his one-man show “The Art of the Jewish ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
$15 adult/$12 student-senior/$10 children under 12
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
PREVIEW NIGHT
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6:00 p.m.
The Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kicks off the festival
Artists perform previews of their Fringe shows
$5 online and at the door
FREE STREET PARTY
Friday, Aug. 18, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The 300 Block of Mass Ave will be closed to traffic for our first Fringe Street Party that includes Fringe performers, street performers, DJs and a dance party.
MISS INDYFRINGE PAGEANT
Wednesday, August 23, 10:30 p.m.
IndyFringe Basile Theatre
Whom will be crowned Miss IndyFringe? Join us as drag queens compete for the title in front of celebrity guest judges in categories such as Q & A, Fringe wear and talent. Tickets are just $15. All proceeds benefit IndyFringe. Bring your dollars to tip the girls! The contestant with the most tips gets bonus points. Audience participation is encouraged!
LATE NIGHT CABARET
Friday Aug. 25, 11:59 p.m.
IndyFringe Basile Theatre
IndyFringe presents our first ever LATE NIGHT CABARET featuring 2017 IndyFringe artists. You never know what you’ll see! Warning: Adult language and content. Tickets are just $15. All proceeds benefit IndyFringe.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
Sunday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m.
Firefighters Union Hall, 748 Mass Ave
Festival awards and wrap-up party
