Brighton Fringe is the largest open-access arts festival in England. It is an international festival that is at the same time rooted in the community. It embraces every art form and every form of artistic expression and supports both new and established performers in trying out new work and taking risks.
Brighton Fringe Ltd is a registered charity. Registered charity no. 1116367.
There are several important dates in the Brighton Fringe Calendar, listed below. Make sure to make a note of them! Meeting these deadlines will ensure you are fully prepared for Brighton Fringe and won’t miss out on any opportunities such as a discounted registration fee or being selected for a bursary. If you do not meet a deadline, you may be liable to pay a penalty fee, or your event may be cancelled.
More information on budgeting, marketing and venues can be found in our other info pages in The Green Room.
- Registration opens: Wednesday 14 October @ 12:00pm
- Bursaries open: Wednesday 14 October @ 12:00pm
- Brighton Fringe registration launch: Thursday 15 October @ 6:00pm
- Create a budget and consider funding options
- Start looking at accommodation and travel
- Brighton Fringe have a ‘digs list’ - email [email protected] to view it
- Early bird registration closes: Wednesday 2 December @ 5:00pm
- Early Bird tickets go on sale: Thursday 10 December @ 12:00pm
- Registrations re-open: Monday 14 December @ 10:00am
- Bursaries close: Wednesday 13 January @ 5:00pm
- Brochure Inclusion Deadline: Wednesday 10 February @ 5:00pm
- Advertising deadline: Wednesday 10 March @ 5:00pm
- Spring on-sale deadline: Wednesday 17 March @ 5:00pm
- Spring on sale: Wednesday 24 March @ 12:00pm
- Brighton Fringe Launch Night: Wednesday 24 March @ 6:30pm
- Events can continue to register up until the beginning of Fringe (30 April), though we strongly recommend you register as soon as possible to allow for maximum exposure and publicity of your show
- Download our arts industry and press lists from Eventotron and send out press releases
- Check your Box Office sales in the ‘Dates, Times and Prices’ section of Eventotron
- Check in with your Venue Manager – arrange your get in/get out times and provide them with technical requirements
- Get your printed marketing sorted and send off to printers
- Promote your event on social media – use paid ads if you have the budget for them
- Create a touring pack if you want to take your event elsewhere after Brighton Fringe
- Final registration deadline: 30th April 2027
- Deadline for proof of PLI: 30 April 2027
- Deadline for supplying your music usage: Friday 21 May 2026 - Check your eligibility for the Brighton Fringe Awards
- First day of Brighton Fringe: Friday 7 May 2027
- Complete your technical rehearsal/sound check and get in
- Think about ticket offers you want to set up and contact Box Office to set them up
- Come and collect your Artist Pass from the Artist Hub
- Let your audiences know to vote for the Audience Choice Award
- Apply for any relevant Brighton Fringe Awards
- Last day of Brighton Fringe: Sunday 6 June 2026
- Brighton Fringe Awards Ceremony: Sunday 6 June 2026, 6:30pm
- Complete to artist survey and give us your feedback on Brighton Fringe
- Let us know if you are taking your event to any other festivals or if you’re going on tour
- Receive your Brighton Fringe settlement! (This is usually within 6 weeks of the festival ending but some venues may pay out later)
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Wednesday 02 December 2026, 5:00 PM
Wednesday 09 December 2026, 12:00 PM
Wednesday 09 December 2026, 6:00 PM
Thursday 10 December 2026, 12:00 PM
Monday 14 December 2026, 12:00 PM
Wednesday 13 January 2027, 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10 February 2027, 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10 March 2027, 5:00 PM
Wednesday 17 March 2027, 5:00 PM
Tuesday 23 March 2027, 12:00 PM
Wednesday 24 March 2027, 12:00 PM
Friday 30 April 2027, 5:00 PM
Friday 21 May 2027, 5:00 PM
Friday 7 May - Sunday 6 June 2027
Friday 16 July 2027, 5:00 PM