Established in 2012, the Fringe World Congress is a unique platform which brings together organisations who manage fringe festivals around the globe to share ideas and experiences, and build future collaborations. The biennial Fringe World Congress, comprising a diverse programme of panel discussions and networking events, allows fringe organisers to discuss their respective operations and identify ways of working together, strengthening the fringe community and improving fringe festivals across the globe.
The 2018 Fringe World Congress was hosted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and took place between 16 - 20 August at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation.
What's happening
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Register your Fringe
The first step to attending Congress, is registering your Fringe. Then members of your organisation can apply to attend as delegates of the 2020 Congress. -
Delegate Registration is now Closed
Fringe World Congress 2018 is now done & dusted! Registration for Fringe World Congress 2020 will open in nearer the time. -
2018 Fringe World Congress
Find out what happened at the 2018 Congress
Fringe World Congress, Edinburgh, 16-20th August 2018
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How can my Fringe take part in the Congress?
The first step is to Register your Fringe with the Congress by filling out our Fringe Registration form. Then nearer the time, your Delegates can then apply to attend on your Fringe's behalf. -
Who runs the Fringe World Congress?
The first Fringe World Congress was hosted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society in 2012. The Edinburgh Fringe continues to manage the general planning of the Congress, and provides assistance to guest Fringes who are chosen to host the Congress. -
How often does the Fringe World Congress take place?
The Fringe World Congress takes place every two years. In 2012 and 2014 it was hosted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and in 2016 it was hosted by the Festival St-Ambroise Fringe de Montreal and the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF). In 2018, Congress returned to Edinburgh and was hosted by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society over 16-20th August! Plans are already underway for the 2020 Congress with a number of Fringes interested in hosting. -
My Fringe has yet to happen. Can I still attend the Congress?
The Fringe World Congress welcomes anyone interested in learning more about creating a Fringe festival. When completing the Delegate Registration Form, you can choose to indicate that you are not applying on behalf of a particular festival.
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