What is the Fringe?

Now in its second year, the Fort McMurray Fringe Festival is growing—expanding to a two-day celebration of fearless theatre and artistic expression. Save the date for September 6 & 7, 2025 and stay tuned for exciting announcements about the Fort McMurray Fringe Festival!

Driven by creative empowerment, our mission is to create opportunities for artists to experiment, explore, and earn an income. This year, we’re proud to break down barriers for young artists by lowering application fees for youth-led projects, making it even more accessible to the next generation of performers.

As a recognized member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, the Fort McMurray Fringe Festival is an un-juried and uncensored theatre and arts festival, where performance slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis—giving every artist a chance to take the stage on their own terms.

At its core, the festival is about nurturing local talent, bringing new works to eager audiences, and celebrating homegrown creativity. Fort McMurray Fringe Festival is where bold stories come to life—right here in our own backyard.

Support the arts. Celebrate creativity. Experience the Fringe.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to creating opportunities to develop artists locally. We couldn’t do the work we do without the generous support of our community. If you’re interested in being a part of bringing the Fort McMurray Fringe to life, we have sponsorship opportunities available for businesses of all sizes. We’d love to discuss showcasing your business as a champion of the arts. Email us at info@theatrejustbecause.com to get in touch.

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@theatrejustbecause.com