San Diego International Fringe Festival

MOST RECENT FESTIVAL

• 100 participating companies
• $225,000 returned to artists

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Application fee(s):

$250 – $759 (depending on size of venue)

Selection process:

• 50% First-come, First-served
• 50% Lottery
• BYOV – Open Access

2026 Lottery Dates:
Lottery Open: September 1, 2026
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2026
Lottery Draw: November 15, 2026

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• VENUE SIZES: 40 – 550 seats (in Fringe Managed Venues)
• NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER SHOW: 5 (with options of less or more)
• MAXIMUM TICKET PRICE: 15
• MAXIMUM SHOW LENGTH: 60