Guildford Fringe Festival

17/01/2026

Guildford Fringe Festival was set up in 2013 and is Guildford’s largest, independent performance arts festival. The Fringe is an open access, multi-arts festival which features comedy, poetry, music, theatre, visual arts, cabaret, exhibitions, children’s shows, workshops, talks and lots and lots of free events!

Guildford Fringe Festival 2026 will run from 5-20 September.

Apply and get involved!

15/01/2026

🎉 Applications are OPEN! 🎉
Guildford Fringe Festival is back this September and we’re looking for bold, brilliant, and bonkers shows to take over the town.
Got a show? A gig? Something gloriously unmissable?
Now’s your moment. Get it on stage.
📩 Email us for an application form.

25/09/2025

✨ Our Vision for The Electric Theatre, Guildford ✨

We’re excited to share our proposal to take on the lease and breathe new life into this much-loved venue. To see our full expression of interest document please email info@Wysch Productions.com

Here’s what we’re pledging to deliver:

🎭 Community theatre at the heart
🎟️ A vibrant mix of professional and amateur performances
🤝 A welcoming, inclusive space for everyone
💡 A commercially sustainable theatre with community at its core
🌊 Making the most of the riverside setting and outside space
📚 Space for arts education and creative development
🎤 Cabaret nights & open mic sessions in the bar
🏠 Meeting rooms and rehearsal spaces for local groups and businesses
👥 A community working group to keep us focused on GUILDFORD and COMMUNITY
🎧 Training opportunities for local technicians

Together, let’s make The Electric Theatre a home for creativity, connection, and community. 💜

20/09/2025

It’s the last night of Guildford Fringe Festival!

We have 3 incredible shows tonight at The Back Room of The Star Inn.

Juliette Burton (comedy) - 5pm
Magic Faraway Cabaret (variety cabaret) - 7:30pm
Paul F Taylor (comedy) - 9pm

Don’t miss out!

https://guildfordfringefestival.com/whats-on/

15/09/2025

Phil Greens experience of Guildford Fringe Festival! You’ve still got time to check out this wonderful festival! So book your tickets and come on down….it might just change your life! 🤩

13/09/2025

13/09/2025

WHATS ON TODAY ❓

A busy day here at Guildford Fringe Festival which means there is loads for you to enjoy!! From cabaret to improv, musicals to politics, there is something for everyone. Grab your tickets on our website now and we will see you there! 🥳

Today we also have Off The Scale Choir singing throughout Guildford Town Centre! Completely free to watch, performances will be at 12pm at Holy Trinity Church and 2pm outside M&S ❤️

📍The Back Room of The Star Inn
A Political Brunch @ 12:30
Change is Coming @ 7:30
Improv Wolves @ 9:00

11/09/2025

Never introduce Damon Albarn to your girlfriend….Here is Marc Burrows talking more about his upcoming show at Guildford Fringe Festival! This fabulous show is on tomorrow night (September 12th) so get your tickets quick!

10/09/2025

So many incredible shows coming up at Guildford Fringe Festival to fill your days with fun, laughter and great entertainment! Grab your tickets and join us this weekend!! ❤️

08/09/2025

What a night - Opera Under the Balcony - Guildford Fringe Festival 2025 ❤️

08/09/2025

WHATS ON ❓

After a glorious first weekend at Guildford Fringe Festval here’s what we have in store for you today! Two wonderful shows at two wonderful venues! ❤️

We will see you there 🥳

07/09/2025

Opera Under the Balcony is today and the sun is shining. Join us for this FREE event this evening. Bring a chair and enjoy the Guildford Fringe bar.
LOCATION: The Guildhall, Guildford High Street
TIME: 6:30pm showtime