Totnes Fringe Festival

TOTNES FRINGE FESTIVAL - 9TH TO 12TH JULY 2026
Totnes Fringe Festival returns from 9–12 July, transforming the South Devon market town into a vibrant, pop-up stage for bold, independent theatre. In a town with no permanent theatre, this fast-growing, volunteer-run festival is creating one anyway — filling pubs, halls, gardens, a Norman castle and even unexpected community spaces with live performance.
Now in its second year, Totnes Fringe builds on the success of its 2025 debut, which attracted over 3,000 visitors, sold more than 2,100 tickets and achieved an impressive 85% average seat occupancy, with multiple sell-out shows. The Festival continues its mission to bring high-quality, accessible performance to the region while supporting artists, with 80% of ticket income going directly to performers.
What to Expect
75 performances across four days, featuring local, national and international artists
A wide-ranging programme including theatre, comedy, spoken word, contemporary dance and family-friendly shows
Performances staged in unique venues across the town, from historic buildings and gardens to pop-up community spaces
Highlights include:
Rania Kurdi's Mumtaztic — a darkly comic one-woman show exploring fame, identity and motherhood
Stiltskin Creative Arts — imaginative, high-energy theatre for younger audiences
Davis Freeman's Karaoke — an interactive performance where contemporary art meets audience participation
Kat Skidmore's We're Working On It — an immersive piece exploring power and control
Villainarium's Paperweights — a sharp, satirical take on modern work culture
Good To Know
A mix of free and ticketed events, making the Festival accessible to a wide audience
80% of ticket income goes directly to artists, supporting independent performance
Entirely volunteer-run, with local people at the heart of delivery
Made possible through the support of sponsors, partners and community donations