GM FRINGE 2026

Artist & Performer Portal

Registration Live

Part 01

KEY
DATES

Strict Deadlines

01 DEC '25

Applications Open

Initial registration via Eventotron.

25 MAY '26

Brochure Print Extended Date

Final cut-off for inclusion in the physical festival brochure.

25 JUN '26

Final Cut-off

Web-only listings after this date. No print available.

Part 02

Final
Push

Urgent Actions

Status

Profile Created
Show Shell Built
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Apply to Festival

Brochure Warning

To guarantee inclusion in the printed guide, you must apply by 25th May.

Required Checklist

✓ Company Info
Venue Confirmed

Open Portal

Latest 2026 Shows

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Latest Shows by Genre in Rotation

Physical Theatre 2 shows registered

Check out one of our Physical Theatre shows

Every Single Sound In The World

An alien arrives on Earth with a simple task: collect every single sound on the planet. Unfortunately, humans and their...

Theatre and Drama 16 shows registered

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No Photos

No Photos is a spoken word show that explores social anxiety, self-image, and visibility through the lens of a man...

Musical and Vocal 3 shows registered

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Alice Keys: Rocket Fan

Following a run of sold-out London shows, musical comedy star Alice Keys brings her One Woman-Elton John-Singalong-Romcom to Manchester. Expect...

Performance Art 1 show registered

Check out one of our Performance Art shows

Grapple

Stand-up Comedy 7 shows registered

Check out one of our Stand-up Comedy shows

Mr Boy: The Beauty Contest for Boys

A one-man beauty contest in which I play all the parts and the audience pick the winner. What is a...

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Est. 2011

The Party of
The Decade

15 Years of Fringe

Get ready to celebrate! 2026 marks our massive 15th Anniversary and we are planning the biggest month long birthday party Greater Manchester has ever seen.

From comedy legends to theatre rebels, join the celebration. This is a party across the entire borough and you are the guest of honour.

Limited Edition

Liza 2026 Pin

Collector's black nickel hard enamel pin. A small piece of festival history to wear with pride.

£2.50 plus Postage & Packaging

2025 Winners

Best in Fringe

Railway 200

Congratulations to all 2025 participants

Best Performance

The Big Things

Jennifer Jordan O'Neil

Audience Choice

Nuns of Fury

Best Play

Elysium

Best Comedy

The Mourning After

Best Stand Up

Crisp Review

Best Newcomer

Boys We Knew

Emilia Chinnery

Best Ensemble

Outhaus

Best LGBTQ Show

Varnish

Jonathan Mayor

Writeforthestage

Leeches

Kieran Scott

Adult Orphans

Becca Ashton

Best Spoken Word

Under the lamp post

Ilaria Passeri

2024 Highlights

Flickr Photo Galleries

Relive the moments from our 2024 festival season.

Awards Gallery Festival Highlights

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