District Fringe

09/12/2026

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07/27/2026

A wild end to Fringe 2026: our Director of Volunteers and a group of patrons got stuck in the UDC's theatre elevator last night. Fortunately, the patrons were members of the DC Labor Chorus, so they passed the time with beautiful songs!

07/24/2026

🎉It’s time to celebrate District Fringe 2026: the art, the artists, and all the amazing people behind the scenes who made the Festival possible. (Including you! Yes, you!)

Our Closing Party is now at the Flicker Bar. Join us for drinks, snacks, and a secret cabaret. What’s the secret, you ask? You’ll have to come and find out. Trust us - you won’t want to miss it!

The party starts at 8:30 PM, and the secret cabaret starts at 9. Will we see you there?

07/21/2026

The final weekend of District Fringe is upon us! You only have TWO MORE CHANCES to see WHEN I WAS! 🖤❤️ Get your tickets at the link here: https://districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/when-i-was/ or the QR code.

We need YOUR HELP to pack the house these last two shows!
❤️Plan to go this event with your DC/ShenValley friends! Enjoy a night out seeing a meaningful show that’ll definitely have you all talking after!
🖤Share and repost help us make this last weekend the BEST weekend!
❤️Encourage others to attend! If you can’t come yourself- tell your friends about us! Spreading the word in any way will make a huge impact.

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/21/2026

We're seeing stars! 🤩 Check out these glowing reviews, then get your tickets to see these shows before Fringe 2026 is over.

07/20/2026

Can you believe it's already the final week of Fringe 2026? Neither can we! It's your last chance to catch these fantastic shows, so tell your friends and get your tickets at districtfringe.com.

07/19/2026

WHEN I WAS will have you laughing, crying, and reflecting a lot about your younger self. What do you still carry from your childhood? What do you want to leave behind? What do you wish you could tell your younger self?

WHEN I WAS will be performed today, then we have our LAST WEEKEND at District Fringe next week. You’re running out of chances- so make sure to get tickets now and see the show! ❤️🖤

Tickets are available here: https://districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/when-i-was/ and at the QR code.

07/19/2026

TONIGHT ONLY: Transmission Theatre Project presents their staged reading of THE RIVER, a coming-of-age epic about first love and loss, and the people who get left behind. It follows sisters Sofia and Molly, children of a single mother in rural Massachusetts, over two summers. The sisters, along with friends Collin and Keith, befriend Stella, a trans girl. Molly falls for Stella, Keith falls for Sofia, and Collin smokes a joint. All is well in rural America. The misfits may finally have found a home. However, everything changes when tragedy strikes. Wracked with grief, the teens must reexamine all they had thought certain about this world. THE RIVER is the story of kids that America has left behind, and what they do to try to leave their mark.

07/18/2026

The market is postponed, but the Flicker Bar is still open today for drinks, show tickets, and 2pm magic!

Sadly, we have to cancel the Christmas in July Pop-Up Market today, due to the predicted thunderstorms that will be coming through.

But there's good news!

First, the FREE KID-FRIENDLY MAGIC SHOW at District Fringe at 2 is still on! Go to the Flicker Bar at 4340 Conn Ave. and get your magic on!

Second, Christmas in July is now Christmas in September! We'll bring the market back then so save the date!

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07/18/2026

These fabulous shows start their District Fringe runs today: CUPBOARD'S CABARET, THE WELL, and SPEED SKATING SLOTH! Plus, join us at the Firefly Amphitheatre tonight for a free concert from local band Night Collar and a Bluegrass Jam Open Mic. Remember, some shows have very short runs (Cupboard's Cabaret is one night only), so be sure to get your tickets ASAP!