Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Brighton Fringe?
A. The Brighton Festival Fringe is one of the largest arts festivals in the world. Fringe activity was part of the Brighton Festival since 1967 but Brighton Festival Fringe only became and independent organisation in 2006 with separate brochure from 2004. The 2010 Fringe consisted of a fantastic 675 events in over 180 venues.
Q. When is the 2011 Fringe?
A. The 2011 Fringe will take place from 7th - 30th May 2011.
Q. How can I be part of the Fringe in 2011?
A. The Brighton Fringe is an open access arts festival, which means anyone can take part. Registration opens in early November, and the registration deadline is in early February 2011. To receive updates about being part of the Fringe in 2011, click here.
Q. When do tickets go on sale and how can I buy them?
Online ticket sales start in February and the brochure comes out in March (exact dates TBC). Friends of the Fringe get priority booking for all Fringe events - click here to find out more.
Tickets are available from the Fringe Website (you’re here!), by telephone by calling 01273 709709, or in person at the Dome Box Office, New Road.
Q. There’s so many shows! How do I make up my mind?
A. There are hundreds of shows in the Fringe and the range and diversity is the beauty of this great festival. But if you feel spoiled for choice, most of our audience think that using both the brochure and the website helps you to find events you're interested in, or you can go down to one of our free Fringe City outdoor showcases, which take place every weekend in May and where you can meet Fringe performers. Or why not try sticking a pin in the Fringe brochure – part of the fun of the Fringe is seeing something you’ve never seen before!
Q. How can I find out about the latest Fringe ticket offers?
A. We’ll be posting offers as and when we get them on our Promotions page – plus there’s the opportunity to search for events with 2 for 1 deals. Sign up to the Fringe Mailing List (the box on the left hand side) to get our e-bulletin, or connect up with us on Twitter for the latest ticket news.
Q. How can I sponsor the Fringe or take out an advertisement in the Fringe Brochure?
A. Get in touch with us on 01273 764900 or email info@brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk if you are interested in sponsoring the Fringe. Over 125,000 Fringe brochures are distributed aross Brighton and Hove and much of the south east during March, April and May - get in touch to find out how your business can make an impact with the Fringe.