• The crowd outside at the Fringe Patio dancing at the Silent Disco
  • Two Fringers since a duet at Karaoke Night accompanied by a live band
  • Patrons browse the stalls at the artisan market on the Fringe patio

Patio Events

All events are free and open to everyone. Come one and all! 

Come on down for all the Fringe-favourite evetns and community gatherings that you know and love, taking place at Soulpepper Theatre's Garland Cabaret and across the lane at Old Flame Brewery.

  • Fringe artists parade on the street holding posters and cheering

    Opening Day Kick Off & Artist Parade

    Tuesday, July 2
    5:00pm-8:00pm

    Celebrate the start of the best 12 days of theatre in the city! Join us for the Fringe artist parade, live music, dancing, and shave ice. DJ'ed by Musical Theatre Radio. Everyone is invited!

  • The Tita Collective hosts the Fringe Hot Seat event

    Hot Seat

    Thursday, July 3
    8:30pm-10:30pm
    Garland Cabaret

    A fun and wacky variety show featuring 2025 Fringe artists. Watch as they sit in the hot seat and pitch their shows! Hosted by the Tita Collective.

  • A Fringe artist performs from the stage, holding a mic and pointing at the audience

    Comedy Night

    Friday, July 4
    8:30pm-10:30pm
    Garland Cabaret

    See the funniest up-and-coming comedians in the city on Soulpepper's Cabaret stage, for free!

    Hosted by Rami Khan, and featuring Faiza Kulle, Sarah Bennett, Bee Bertrand, Nour Hadidi , Tim Blair, and Rena Taylor. Curated by Damien Nelson.

  • KidsFest Pop-Up at the Fringe Patio

    July 5, July 6, July 12
    10:30am-5:30pm

    The KidsFest Club is back and taking over the Fringe Patio with programming for the while family! Come craft and play with the KidsFest team. 

  • A performer sings karaoke accompanied by a live band

    Live Band Karaoke

    Saturday, July 5
    8:00pm-11:00pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    What could be better than belting out your favourite tunes with your Fringe-iest friends? Live your popstar dreams and sing your heart out with all your Fringe friends, backed by the Good Enough Live Karaoke band. This isn't your grandma's karaoke!

  • Fringe Trivia

    Sunday, July 6
    8:00pm-11:00pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    Buckle up for a rousing trivia night hosted by two Fringe faves, magician Keith Brown and Jeopardy! champion Nam Nguyen. Winners receive bragging rights for the entire festival!

  • Indie Artsworker Mixer

    Monday, July 7
    5:00pm-7:00pm
    Garland Cabaret

    A casual evening of networking and conversation for indie artsworkers of all kinds.

  • 24-Hour Playwriting Contest Reading

    Monday, July 7
    7:00pm-9:00pm
    Garland Cabaret

    Join Spencer Jean Allder for a live reading of their winning play, God is a Tree, is my Mother, is me, generously supported by the Pat & Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts.

  • Games Night

    Tuesday, July 8
    8:00pm-10:00pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    Join us for a night of cards, board games, and drag! hosted by Roz Poutine and DeVery Bess (The Toronto Queer Nerd Collective).

  • Youth Open Mic

    Friday, July 11
    2:00pm-5:00pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    Youth only! This is your space to show off your talents, try out that thing you’ve been working on, and find community in a supportive space.

  • The cast of Rat Academy receives their Patrons' Pick Award

    Awards Night

    Friday, July 11
    6:30pm-8:00pm
    Garland Cabaret

    Celebrate the 2025 festival award winners, including the Patrons' Picks, Best of Fringe presented by TO Live, North(519) Best of Fringe presented by Theatre Orangeville, the Canadian Green Alliance's Greenest in Fringe Award, Strange Maker Award presented by What the Festival!, The Second City Award for Best Comedy, and more.

  • A drag queen performs at the Fringe Speakeasy

    Indie Drag & Burlesque Night

    Friday, July 11
    8:30pm-11:30pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    A night featuring both emerging and seasoned performers from all corners of the local burlesque and drag scene, hosted by Força "Toronto's Force of Nature" and International Burlesque Showgirl.

  • Patrons dance at the silent disco

    Silent Disco

    Saturday, July 12
    8:00pm-11:30pm
    Old Flame Brewery

    Dance until you drop without disturbing the neighbours! Sign out a pair of free headphones and dance the night away. Sponsored by BIPOC Executive Search and presented by Sound Off.

  • Distillery Stage Fringe Takeover

    July 3, July 4, July 9, July 10
    2:00pm-5:00pm
    Distillery Outdoor Stage

    A special preview from a select group of Fringe artists taking over the Distillery Stage to showcase their talents.  Come cheer them on and discover why their shows are ones you won’t want to miss!