✨ FAMILY FRINGE WEEKEND #1 IS HERE! ✨🎨
Looking for some free, creative, and family-friendly fun this weekend? Hosted by T3 Triple Threat, the San Diego International Fringe Festival has you covered with TWO amazing days of activities, games, and live performances!
Grab the kids and check out our schedules for Family Fringe Day #1 and Day #2 below:
DAY 1: “We Are The Story”
When: Saturday, May 16 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Malcolm X Library (5148 Market St, SD, CA 92114)
What’s Happening: Live Fringe Artists, a Meet & Greet, Bracelet Making, a Color Contest, DIY Face Paint, and Candy Sushi!
DAY 2: “Sun’s Out, Stories Out!”
When: Sunday, May 17 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Liberty Station Central Promenade (2850 Roosevelt Rd)
What’s Happening: Another round of incredible Fringe Artist performances mixed with all your favorite crafts, games, and candy sushi tracks!
💡 Note: Activities may change based on participant interest, so come ready to go with the flow and have a blast!
#SDFringe #FamilyFringe
WE ARE OPEN. SD Fringe 2026 begins NOW. Two countries. Unlimited art. Check out our schedule, grab your tag, and join us now ➡️ sdfringe.org #sdfringe26
The doors open tonight for Preview Night at Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater! If you’re covering SD Fringe 2026, [email protected]. See you there! #sdfringe26
🎭 FREE FRINGE TID-BITS PREVIEW NIGHT: MAY 12!
Get a sneak peek at what’s cooking for the 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival this Tuesday at SD FRINGE PREVIEW NIGHT! Join us for a high-energy evening of bite-sized teasers, the ultimate “amuse-bouche" of performances featuring comedy, drama, music, and more.
See the 2-minute "Tid-Bits" that will help you decide your festival schedule!
🗓️ EVENT DETAILS
When: May 12, 2026 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre | 2130 Pan American Plaza
Admission: FREE and open to the public
Whet your appetite with a wide variety of show teasers and be among the first to see these works before the festival officially kicks off. sdfringe.org
#sdfringe26 #worldfringe
SD FRINGE 2026 IS MAKING HEADLINES! 🗞️ Huge thanks to David L. Coddon and the U-T team for featuring our 14th year and our connection across the border!
Next week, the power of Fringe is expanding into Baja California with our binational pilot program in Ensenada and Rosarito. Whether it’s performances at the historic Gertrude Pearlman Theatre or our new takeover of the SDSU Theatre District, we are breaking boundaries (literally!) to bring you the best independent art on the planet.
Check out the full article to see why this year is going to be magical and get a sneak peek at the incredible artists joining us from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and right here in SD!
Read the full story here:
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/08/san-diego-international-fringe-festival-returning-for-14th-year-expanding-into-baja-california/
📷 Vanessa Codorniu @thebizbruja will star in her one-woman show “Perra Puta Loca Bruja: A Latina’s Reclamation Journey” at the 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival.
Calling All Performers: Share Your Work with a New Generation at Family Fringe Days!
T3 Triple Threat is excited to present Family Fringe Days! A four-day celebration of creativity, imagination, and connection designed specifically for family-friendly audiences.
We’re inviting artists of all disciplines: musicians, actors, dancers, clowns, puppeteers, storytellers, and more, to bring their talents to a joyful and welcoming space filled with kids, parents, and community members.
Why Perform at Family Fringe?
🎭 Fun, Engaged Audiences: Family Fringe is full of energy and curiosity. Kids are excited to participate, and their grown-ups are thrilled to discover new talent.
💸 Direct Exposure to Ticket-Buying Parents: Performing here puts your work in front of adults actively looking for meaningful entertainment—and many are Fringe attendees open to booking or buying tickets to your main show.
🤝 Build Your Network: Family Fringe connects performers with educators, presenters, and other artists. It’s a great space to test new material, promote your show, or make future creative connections.
🌟 Low-Tech, High-Impact: Performances are flexible, informal, and perfect for playful storytelling, music, movement, or interactive experiences.
Whether you’re an emerging performer looking to grow your audience or a seasoned artist wanting to give back to the community while expanding your reach, Family Fringe Days offer a unique opportunity to perform, connect, and inspire.
We’ll be hosting hands-on art, high-energy performances, and interactive experiences for all ages. You can drop in for a short set, try out new material, or stay all day to join the fun.
Submit now at sdfringe.org/family-fringe
#sdfringe26 #familyfringe #sandiego #freethingstodo
We are thrilled to announce the pilot year of the Bi-National Baja Fringe Program, a historic expansion of San Diego International Fringe Festival, taking place during SD Fringe 2026.
Experience Fringe across two countries. The Bi-National Baja Fringe Program is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind initiative that brings the spirit of the San Diego International Fringe Festival beyond borders, connecting artists and audiences from both the U.S. and Mexico in a shared celebration of bold, diverse performance. We are so excited to share our works with the world!
📅 DATES
May 14 – May 24, 2026
📍 VENUES
The Gertrude Pearlman Theatre (Ensenada, B.C.)
Experience "The Miracle" of the oldest English-speaking theater in Baja, tucked away in the beautiful coastal landscape of Punta Banda.
CEART Rosarito (Playas de Rosarito, B.C.)
Our vibrant hub for the Rosarito leg of the festival and a cornerstone of this pilot program.
🎨 ARTWALK ROSARITO
In a monumental cultural exchange in collaboration with SD Fringe and part of the global World Fringe movement, ArtWalk Rosarito celebrates its 15th Anniversary by hosting Baja Fringe for the first time in Mexico! Join us for our showcase with performers representing over 12 countries, including Scotland, Nigeria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
“This international performing arts showcase reaffirms Rosarito as a meeting point where the unexpected happens and where the most vibrant art unfolds beyond the city center.” – Artwalk Rosarito”
📍CEART Playas de Rosarito
When: May 23 – May 24, 2026
Admission: FREE
While the world swirls in political conflict, we choose to use art as an international bridge to peace and cultural connection and community. The Bi-National Baja Fringe Program is about exchange: artistic, cultural, and human. We break down borders and build bridges through live storytelling, shared experiences, and the belief that creativity thrives when communities come together.
🔗 For our full schedule, tickets, and more information visit: sdfringe.org
#BajaFringe #SDFringe #ArtWalkRosarito #WorldFringe
One week. Four cities. Performing arts with no gatekeepers. Preview night: May 12. Festival: May 14–24.
The 2026 season has it all. Here are this year’s top highlights:
🍴 Free Fringe Tid-Bits Preview
Monday, May 12 at 7 PM | Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre
Whet your appetite with an “amuse-bouche” of 2-minute teasers from dozens of shows. Free and open to the public. Come see what’s cooking and plan your festival schedule.
🌎 Baja Fringe Pilot Program
May 14–May 24 | Ensenada & Rosarito
Experience the historic expansion of Fringe across the border. From “The Miracle” at Gertrude Pearlman Theatre to the 15th anniversary of ArtWalk Rosarito, join a one-of-a-kind bi-national cultural exchange.
👨👩👧 Family Fringe Days
May 16-17 and May 23-24 | San Diego
Hands-on, all-ages fun featuring art-making, interactive performances, and creative play. Perfect for the next generation of Fringe fans to explore their creativity in a welcoming environment.
🎬 SDSU Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
May 12-14 at 7:30 P.M. | Main Stage Theatre
Featuring premiere works from the SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film. Experience a high-energy look at the future of storytelling, blending artistic excellence with cutting-edge technology from the next generation of global artists.
🎟️ Tickets
Visit sdfringe.org for the full schedule and to grab your tickets.
Reminder: You must purchase a Fringe Tag to attend any ticketed performance. This one-time purchase is your official festival pass and directly supports the artists and the festival’s mission. Tags not required for Family Fringe, Street Theatre, or FREE programming.
See you in 7 days! #sdfringe26
Welcome to Family Fringe! T3 Triple Threat is thrilled to host Family Fringe Days!
San Diego families, this one’s for YOU! 🙌
Family Fringe Days 2026 is almost here and we are bringing FREE arts, performances, crafts, and community fun to YOUR neighborhood this May!
📅 4 DAYS | 4 NEIGHBORHOODS | ALL FREE!
📍 May 16 – Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St
📍 May 17 – Liberty Station, 2850 Roosevelt Rd
📍 May 23 – Mountain View Library, 721 San Pasqual St
📍 May 24 – North Park Rec. Center, 4044 Idaho St
All events are 12–3 PM and completely FREE and open to the public! 🎉
Expect live performances, hands-on arts & crafts, music, dancing, storytelling and so much more. All designed for kids, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between. 🌈
No tickets. No cost. Just show up and play! 🎨
For more information: sdfringe.org
300 Festivals. One Global Movement. 🌎✨
This May 19–23, San Diego serves as the global capital of independent arts. The World Fringe Congress 2026 is the bi-annual gathering of Fringe festival leaders from across six continents, representing a unified network of cultural innovators.
Led by @worldfringe in partnership with @sdfringe , this summit is a critical forum for cultural diplomacy, designed to fuel local economies and launch new creative voices. By connecting delegates across borders to exchange ideas and spark collaboration, the Congress shapes the future of independent arts worldwide.
At a time of global division, this gathering stands as a powerful act of connection, affirming the cultural and economic impact of the Fringe movement on the world stage and our transborder region.
🗓️ May 19–23 during SD Fringe Festival 2026
🔗 Learn more:
Five weeks until SD Fringe 2026 opens. Are you performing this year? Submit at sdfringe.org. Artists keep 100% of their box office. Always. #sdfringe26
IT’S OFFICIAL. SD Fringe is BACK — and bigger than ever.
May 12–24, 2026. Four cities. Two countries. One festival. Zero gatekeepers.
For the first time ever, SD Fringe expands to Mexicali with the inaugural Baja Fringe — plus a coastal residency at the Gertrude Pearlman Theatre in Ensenada and new programming at SDSU’s Theatre District.
Artists: 100% of your box office. Everyone: Welcome.
#sdfringe26 #sdfringe #bajafringe #sandiego #mexicali #ensenada #fringelife #performingarts #unjuried #uncensored
