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Istanbul Fringe Festival 2025

19 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2025

Istanbul Fringe Festival opens an inspiring and creative space for performing arts artists from around the world. 7th edition of the festival will showcase dance, theater, and performance art, as well as workshops, talks, and parties. The festival provides a physical platform for both local and international artists to present their work, interact with each other and the audience, exchange ideas, and explore a new artistic network. For nine days, artists and audiences come together for performances, workshops, gatherings, and other unique events.

What we offer to selected artists:

  • 300€ per show, 400€ for two shows (if on the same day), or 500€ for two shows (if on separate days)
  • Discounted rates for stays in festival partner hotels (we are also exploring accommodation sponsorships)
  • Transportation to and from the airport in Istanbul
  • A meal on the day of your performance
  • Venue, technical support*, and promotion
  • Free access to shows, workshops, and parties in the festival (if not sold out)* Please note: Not all venues have the same technical equipment as outlined in your technical rider. You may need to adapt to the technical specifications of the assigned venue.

Practical info

Pricerange per day

10 to 25 euro

Main target group

16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o

Surroundings

City center , Suburbs

Average attendence per day

2000 to 10.000 attendees

Art disciplines

Contemporary Dance , Circus , Theater