Free Fringe Shows 2023

This event will take place outdoors, in a park, with a sloping field and a step up to a 1.5-foot platform. Seating will be varied, with some benches available, but much seating will be on or close to the ground.

Genre: Family, Kids, All Ages, Immersive, Participatory, Visual Art, Theater, Intergenerational

Unfortunately, the space is not fully hospitable for mobility-assistive devices. Climate will likely be hot and humid outdoors in the park through the month of September.

September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30, All Ages, Family, Kids, Visual Art, Theater, Immersive, Intergenerational, Participatory

Stand-up comedy, Storytelling, September 10

Working on "The One" with guests

Stand-up comedy, Storytelling, September 10

Sammie James works on new hour. Guests also perform

Cast: Sammie James and guests

Location: Zoom

Dates: 9/10, 7pm

Reserve Free Tickets

Stand-up comedy, Storytelling, September 10

September 26, Clown, comedy

DELIADELIA and FRIENDS!

September 26, Clown, comedy

DELIADELIA and FRIENDS! is an alternative comedy and variety show hosted by actor and clown Amando Houser.

Cast: Amando Houser and Friends

Location: Case Comedy, Upstairs at Abyssinia, 229 South 45th, Phila PA 19104

Dates: September 19th, doors 7:30 Show 8pm

RSVP free tickets

September 26, Clown, comedy

September 19

Jim E. Brown

September 19

Britain's favourite alcoholic teenager performs some of his greatest hits!

Cast: Jim E. Brown

Location: Case Comedy; Upstairs At Abyssinia, 229 South 45th St

When: September 19th, 7:30 doors 8:00 doors

September 19

September 8, September 9, September 22, September 30, Queer, Allies, Family friendly

Sing the Rainbow: A Pride Show for Everyone

September 8, September 9, September 22, September 30, Queer, Allies, Family friendly

Interactive family Pride show-- queer joy, community, and allyship

Cast: Julie Be, Miles Crabtree

Dates: Fri, Sep 8, 3:30 pm, Sat, Sep 9, 11:30 am, Fri, Sep 22, 3:30 pm, Sat, Sep 30, 3:00 pm, In the event that any performances must be cancelled due to inclement weather, they will be rescheduled for the rain date of Saturday, September 30, 6pm.

Location: Liberty Lands Park, 913 N 3rd St

Grass and uneven terrain, may be inaccessible or challenging for mobility devices.

Company: Ants on a Log

RSVP Optional

September 8, September 9, September 22, September 30, Queer, Allies, Family friendly

September 20, comedy, Stand-up comedy

Next In Line Free Fringe Edition

September 20, comedy, Stand-up comedy

The best up and coming comics from far and wide.

Cast: Manny Brown, Tyler Wolf, and more!

Location: Newbold Exchange, 1727 Snyder

Dates: September 20th, 7:30 doors, BYOB

Reserve a free ticket here

September 20, comedy, Stand-up comedy

September 21, Devised, Absurdist, Tragicomedy, Comedy

The Pecking Order

September 21, Devised, Absurdist, Tragicomedy, Comedy

Clucked Circumstances: A Nesting Game of Family Secrets

Cast: Featuring: Eliza Carson, Grayce Carson, Marcia Ferguson, and Simi Toledano

Location: Plays & Players' Skinner Studio, 1714 Delancey Street

Dates: September 21, 2023 at 7:00pm EST

Not ADA Accessible

Company: Paper Doll Ensemble

September 21, Devised, Absurdist, Tragicomedy, Comedy

September 17, September 18, Clowning, Clown, Clown in a bar, Immersive, Elizabethan

MACBETH IN A BAR

September 17, September 18, Clowning, Clown, Clown in a bar, Immersive, Elizabethan

Serious actors. No director. One rehearsal. At a bar.

Cast: Valleri Bowman, Katie Butler, John Miller Giltner, Connor Hogan, Elena Nahrmann, Caroline O'Connell, Devin Preston, Sunflower B Rose, Iris Seaman, Jonathan Harper Schlieman, Haley Fluke - Dramaturg

Location: Lily's Tavern, 10 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dates: September 17, 2023 7.30pm, September 18, 2023 7.30pm

You must ascend a flight of stairs to access the venue.

RSVP

September 17, September 18, Clowning, Clown, Clown in a bar, Immersive, Elizabethan

Clown, Comedy, Physical Comedy, September 5, September 11, September 12

My Grandmother's Eyepatch

Clown, Comedy, Physical Comedy, September 5, September 11, September 12

Live-action Muppet show meets Carol Burnette-esque embrace of absurdity

Cast: Julia VanderVeen

Location: Fidget Space, 1714 North Mascher St

Dates: September 5th -5pm, September 11th-6:30pm and September 12th-6:30pm

6 Free Fringe Tickets Available per show. Please email julesvandie@gmail.com to reserve your FFT

Not ADA Accessible

Clown, Comedy, Physical Comedy, September 5, September 11, September 12

September 9, Experimental, Comedy

Look! It's Your Passion

September 9, Experimental, Comedy

Learn how to find your passion with extreme determination.

Cast: Ray Toy

Location: Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course in Fairmount Park

33rd & W Oxford St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Dates: September 9th at 4pm / rain date September 10th

September 9, Experimental, Comedy

Comedy, September 20, DIY

What is it? Comedy! : A totally Normal Wednesday

Comedy, September 20, DIY

A fun and sometimes chaotic Stand up comedy showcase in old city

Cast: Jared Winters and Sam Wolf

Location: Rotten Ralphs pub on 2nd &Chestnut st.

Dates: September 20th, 9pm

Not ADA Accessible

Comedy, September 20, DIY

September 6, September 12, September 19, Hard-hitting highbrow idiotic stupidity

Upline: It's Not a Show, It's an Opportunity

September 6, September 12, September 19, Hard-hitting highbrow idiotic stupidity

Welcome to the party! (It's Not a Pyramid Scheme)

Cast: Megan Stern

Location: Maas Building Studio

Dates: Sept 6 8pm, Sept 12 8pm, Sept 19 8pm

5 Free Fringe Tickets available each show at the door ONLY

September 6, September 12, September 19, Hard-hitting highbrow idiotic stupidity

September 3, September 11, September 20, Horror, Clown, Insult, Buffon

Ohnonononononoooo9/11MANComesREALLYreallyhardTONIGHT

September 3, September 11, September 20, Horror, Clown, Insult, Buffon

This show is about the craziest thing!!!

Cast: Just me: Sohrab

Location: Maas Studio, 1325 North Randolph

Dates: September 3, 2023 9.30pm - September 11, 2023 8.00pm - September 25, 2023 5.00pm

Please email Sohrab at haghverdi2@gmail.com and I will get you your free ticket!!

September 3, September 11, September 20, Horror, Clown, Insult, Buffon

September 15, September 16, September 17, Clown, Comedy

Nut Hard Bistro (Two Bears, One Pancake)

September 15, September 16, September 17, Clown, Comedy

Two macho Slavic clowns host an unhinged live cooking show

Cast: Danielle Levsky - Sasha, Nathaniel Fishburn - Valeriy

Location: Location will be revealed with ticket reservation; Apartment kitchen

Dates: Friday Sep 15 7:30-8:30 PM, Saturday Sep 16 7:30-8:30 PM, Sunday Sep 17 at 3:30-4:30 PM

Company: Rabbit Potato Stew Productions

Please rsvp with THIS LINK

Stairs to climb to first floor apartment entrance

September 15, September 16, September 17, Clown, Comedy

September 9, Comedy, improv comedy

Scooter Practice and Friends

September 9, Comedy, improv comedy

Meet the gang. Get your kicks. Leave happy.

Cast: Hannah Burks, Alix Griffin, Melanie Lynch, Brendann Murphy, Sahil Jaya, and Friends!

Date: 9/9 at 8pm

Location: Newbold Exchange, 1727 Snyder Ave

September 9, Comedy, improv comedy

September 9, September 10, Comedy, improv comedy

Confluence

September 9, September 10, Comedy, improv comedy

Ben and Loren mashup contact and long form improv!

Cast: Loren Groenendaal and Benjamin Lloyd

Location: Mascher Space Rear Studio 1170 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Press Rear Studio button to be buzzed in

Dates: Saturday, September 9th 8PM & Sunday, September 10th 8PM

Venue is NOT ADA accessible. Studio is up a few steps. Venue bathroom is down a full flight of steps.

September 9, September 10, Comedy, improv comedy

September 23, Comedy, Stand-up comedy

Bowl Cut Comedy

September 23, Comedy, Stand-up comedy

A stand up comedy showcase at Bud's Barbershop featuring some of the city's BEST comedians!

Cast: James Moss (Punchline Comedy Club) , Setoiyo ("The Foreigner" on Helium Records) , Alex Yang (Helium Comedy Club) Shealyn Forshee (This Should Be Good) , Betty Smithsonian (Taco Bell)

Hosted by Max Barth (Reductress, The New Yorker)!

Dates: 9/23 7pm doors 7:30 show

Location: Bud's Barbershop 1600 W. Ritner

RSVP at maxbarthcomedy@gmail.com with name/# of tickets

September 23, Comedy, Stand-up comedy

September 22, September 23, September 24, September 21, Clown, sip-n-paint, karaoke, Immersive, Theater, Doordash. delivery

The Van Gogh Shogh

September 22, September 23, September 24, September 21, Clown, sip-n-paint, karaoke, Immersive, Theater, Doordash. delivery

Free show. Bring Cash. Invest in a masterpiece.

Cast: Donna Oblongata

Location: The Deep End Studios (1313 S 33rd St)

Dates: Sept 21, 22, 23, 24 8pm each night.

9 stairs to entrance, 18 to bathrooms. Space is air conditioned with a parking lot behind the building.

RSVP FREE

clown/sip-n-paint/karaoke/immersive/theater/doordash-delivery

September 22, September 23, September 24, September 21, Clown, sip-n-paint, karaoke, Immersive, Theater, Doordash. delivery

September 11, September 2, September 3, September 6, September 18, Darkly comic, musical, musical comedy

Birth. Sparkle. Death.

September 11, September 2, September 3, September 6, September 18, Darkly comic, musical, musical comedy

What to do when your world crumbles? Make a musical!

Cast: Hannah Parke

Location: At the “Living Room” at The Fidget Space, 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122)

Dates: Saturday, September 2, 2:00 PM Sunday, September 3, 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 6, 6:30 PM Monday, September 11, 5:00 PM Monday, September 18, 6:30 PM

RSVP with this LINK

September 11, September 2, September 3, September 6, September 18, Darkly comic, musical, musical comedy

September 13, Comedy

Next In Line Comedy

September 13, Comedy

The best comedy show repping the best arts festival.

Cast: Manny Brown, Tyler Wolf, and more!

Location: Tattooed Mom, 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Date: Wednesday September 13th, 7-10pm

RSVP for FREE TICKETS

September 13, Comedy

More 2023 FF Shows

Aug 16, 2023

Free Fringe Cabaret

Aug 16, 2023

Nightly ish at Quigs

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Alyssa + Alejandro at Free Fringe Cabaret

Aug 15, 2023

Alyssa Al-Dookhi and Alejandro Morales sing and goof.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

DELIADELIA

Aug 17, 2023

with Amando Houser

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Na'im Ali and Friends

Aug 15, 2023

Stand - Up Comedy with Phillies Funniest 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

DJ Claudia G

Aug 17, 2023

DJ Claudia G spins for Free Fringe cabaret.

Aug 17, 2023

Modern Culture

Aug 17, 2023

Modern Culture is a late 90s/early 2000’s inspired alternative rock band from Philadelphia. Combining elements of Emo, Shoegaze, Indie, and Alternative pop rock with introspective lyrics.

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Scooter Practice

Aug 15, 2023

Improv comedy from the silliest absurdist goofiest pals ever.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Leitrim Coastline

Aug 16, 2023

Leitrim Coastline are making their debut at the Philly Free Fringe Thursday September 14th 10pm at Quig’s. Bringing our favorite Irish ballads to you.

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Spin Da Freakin Wheel

Aug 15, 2023

Adventure Game show with Brandon Gorin, John Deary and sometimes Bruderman.

Aug 15, 2023

Nazeer Art'Aud

Aug 15, 2023

Singer, performer extraordinare Nazeer performs original tracks.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Groovy nights during the festival

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Kat Rivers, Emily Schuman and James Haro

Aug 15, 2023

Acoustic folk music from some of the most talented singers and musicians in the city.

Aug 15, 2023

Rose Lee

Aug 15, 2023

Emerging electronic artist Rose Lee performs all night long.

Aug 15, 2023

Hellride

Aug 15, 2023

The Free Fringe Cabaret is a nightly hang out / entertainment space on the 3rd Floor of Plays & Players at Quigs Pub.

Aug 15, 2023

Brooke Spitz Sits on Broadway

Aug 15, 2023

The Free Fringe Cabaret is a nightly hang out / entertainment space on the 3rd Floor of Plays & Players at Quigs Pub.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Tubey Frank and Friends

Aug 17, 2023

Wracked with simple wit, charm, thought provoking musical choices, the project presents a fresh experience with every live performance, and a tongue skewering his cheek.

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Free Fringe Closing Party with Super Secret Musical Guests

Aug 15, 2023

The Free Fringe Cabaret is a nightly hang out / entertainment space on the 3rd Floor of Plays & Players at Quigs Pub.

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Featured

Sep 3, 2023

Shame Spiral

Sep 3, 2023

Comedians tell stories of mistakes they’ve made in life.

Cast: Lauren Ellis, Meg Goetz, Manny Brown, Charlie Gibson, Justin Washington, Pete Eckenroth, James Moss, Rachel Peters, Rachel Barnes

Date: Sept 19th

Location: Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street

RSVP for your FREE TICKET

On a 2nd floor. Not wheelchair accessible

Sep 3, 2023

Sep 7, 2023

Pieces

Sep 7, 2023

audio/video stories of angst by the unheard, unseen

Cast: audio of 40 contributors, video- 20 contributors

Location: Icebox Project Space / Crane Arts - 1400 North American Street

Dates: 9/6, 9/7, 9/8, 9/13, 9/14, 9/15 @ 5 pm- 5:50 pm

Sep 7, 2023

re:claim

Sep 7, 2023

What's legacy? What's progress? - ambient performance at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Cast: Melinda Rice (violin) and Heather Bowlan (poetry)

Location: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave - Bok Pergola

Dates: September 16, 2 pm and 4 pm

Accessible parking and seating available

Please RSVP with this link

Sep 7, 2023

Finding Melania

Sep 7, 2023

A solo show merging dark clowning, surreal metaphors and utter silliness.

Cast: Denise Stephenson

Location: The Proscenium Theatre at the Drake

Dates: September 12 - 17, 7:30pm nightly

Handicap accessible

5 Free Fringe Tickets Available At The Door!

Sep 7, 2023

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure

Sep 7, 2023

Shakespeare’s “problem” play in 90 minutes.

Cast: Dan Cullen, Alec Farquharson, Triston Haq, Kevin Mucchetti, Jess Otterbine, Emily Scott

Dates: Friday September 15th at 6:00 pm

Location: Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street Philadelphia Pa 19140

Space and restrooms are accessible. Audience will be on the grass but there are paved walkways to get there.

No need to RSVP but here is the Facebook event for updates: https://m.facebook.com/events/231158302847284/?ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment&action_context=%257B%2522action_history%2522%253A%2522null%2522%257D

Sep 7, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

No Diggity: Improv Inspired By Old School Hip Hop and R&B

Sep 19, 2023

Improv Inspired by old school hip hop and R&B hosted By Tia.

Cast: Tia Kemp and Friends

Dates: Friday, September 22nd @ 9:00pm

Location: Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

This is an accessible location with ramps and elevators.

HOW to RSVP - Go to the show link and enter the code

NODIGGITY-FFP at checkout Show Link!

Sep 19, 2023

GO AHEAD (Final Performance)

Sep 19, 2023

Outdoor Pop-Punk Homily Soaked in Tequila and Modelos

Cast: James Haro - Performer ; Jenna Kuerzi - Director

Dates: Wednesday, September 27th @ 5:30 pm

Location: MAAS Building Garden (1320 N. 5th Street) - Cannonball Hub

ADA Accessible

RSVP In-Advance - FREE // DAY OF TIX - PWYC (starts at $5) -- RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/4WgpGBMDwufxYFb87

Sep 19, 2023

Our Land, Our Movement

Sep 19, 2023

Community performances let by Marguerite Hemmings to foster healing, connection and belonging. muralarts.org

Date: Saturday, September 16, Time: 1:30 PM | Rain Date: Sunday, September 17

Location: Re-Entry Community Farm, 4991 Girard Ave

Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 1:30 PM | Raindate: Sunday, September 24

Location: Roots Garden at Fisher Park, 571 West Spencer St

Date: Saturday, September 30, Various Rain Date: Sunday, October 1 Various locations in Chinatown: 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Mr. Wish’s, 216 N 10th St 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Inch by Inch Garden, 1024 Ridge Ave 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Asian Arts Initiative, 219 Vine St

Sep 19, 2023