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Time to book shows! The printed programme is now out and doing the rounds in Buxton and beyond. Fringe dates are 9-27 July 2025 running in parallel with Buxton International Festival (from 10-27). See What's On at the Fringe!
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Fringe Beer! We are delighted to have partnered up again with Buxton Brewery which has made another special Fringe Beer - this time, a 4% GF Pale Ale with soft, tropical aromas. Available from the Taphouse and Trackside as well as other great pubs around Buxton during the Fringe. 20p from every pint will be donated to the Fringe.
The Fringe is coming to a venue near you! Read Carole's exciting blog on the wealth of venues being used at this year's bumper Fringe!
Fringe Information Desk: This July, the Fringe Information Desk will be located in the Octagon Lounge at the Pavilion Gardens. Come and see us during the Fringe!
The Programme Party! We had a blast at our Programme Party on Saturday June 7th at the Pump Room opposite Buxton's Crescent Hotel. Read our press release in advance of the party and our photo caption afterwards. And watch this space for pics and videos!
An assortment of Fringe acts offered taster performances: recorder ensemble Polydolci, pianist Adrian Lord, lamb-tastic Ruth Berkoff, singer/pianist Dr Stuart Bootle, bluesy Francophiles Take Two (also on piano), and guitarist and singer-songwriter Charlie Moritz. There was also a preview of the thriller Death of the Author from GAP Theatre and banter and music from Darren & Trish (Trisha Plant and Fringe regular Darren Poyzer).
Underground: Managed venue Underground is celebrating its 20th anniversary with two venues this year: its popular Spring Gardens venue plus the downstairs space at the Working Men's Club in Fairfield! The latter will also be the location for the revived Fringe Club. Underground says it has more applicants than it has ever had! Its tickets are now on sale. See the Underground website.
2025 programme cover artist! Following an exclusive competition involving High Peak Artists, Peak District Artisans and The Green Man Gallery, Macclesfield artist David Steeden was announced as the winner with his lively design, 'Joyful'. See this and the shortlisted entries here. Read our press release.
Galleries: Check out our picture galleries!
Community Links: Read about our performers' activities in the community during last year's Fringe.
Trains and buses: We try to encourage sustainable travel to the Fringe. For the past few years, our posters have featured on local buses as part of an on-going partnership with D&G and High Peak Buses. Do check out their modern, clean buses plus friendly drivers and a range of low-fares and ticketing to meet your requirements, getting out and about for less! For info on tickets and fares and local bus services, check out D&G and High Peak Buses websites. Single bus fares are currently capped at just £3!
We are also collaborating with High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership to encourage train travel to the Fringe. 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. The regular train service from Manchester to Buxton offers some fantastic views as well! Come and see the Fringe team at Manchester Piccadilly station on the morning of Wednesday June 25th!
New venues! Our Fringe venues list is growing all the time. The list also includes information on accessibility.
Social Media: Find us on Facebook @buxtonfestivalfringe, Instagram @buxtonfringe and Bluesky @buxtonfringe.bsky.social (our X/Twitter account is monitored occasionally, but is no longer our main focus). Follow and tag us with any show promotion!
Friends: You can now become a Fringe Friend via a simple online form. You can also take advantage of some fab discounts from local businesses! We now have 220 Friends! Have you updated your standing order to reflect our revised membership fees?
Committee Meetings: Please contact us if you would like to join us at a committee meeting with a view to getting involved. Our meeting dates are listed on About Us. Venues may be subject to change.
Fringe YouTube channel: See all our Fringe videos including archive interviews on this channel. Please subscribe - it is easy and free. If we get 100 subscriptions we can re-christen it something Fringey!
Podcast: Enjoy past interviews with performers, volunteers and venues on It's a Fringe - The Buxton Fringe Podcast! The podcast team has also prepared a YouTube video aimed at would-be Fringe 2025 entrants. Check it out here!
VOLUNTEER: Please contact us if you would like to get involved behind the scenes. See Support Us for all the ways you can help.
DONATE: Click here to make a one-off donation to the Fringe. Thank you!
FRINGE APP: The Android version of the App is live on the Google Play Store! The Fringe App is also available for iPhones and iPads from Apple's App Store. Click here for further information and download links.
Blogs! Keep up to speed with all things Fringe.
Press releases: Our latest press releases in one place.
Nature knows best: Help us become greener. See the Fringe's environment and ethics page.
Buxton Opera House: The Opera House supports us with Fringe ticketing and has events on through the year. Check out their programme of events including 5 Mistakes That Changed History, performed by historian and comedian Paul Coulter on June 15th!
Buxton International Festival: We also have a long-established link with the festival. See their news.
Committee dates: See About Us for dates and details of all committee meetings. We always welcome new volunteers and committee members. See Support Us for more info.
