THE 2020 CALGARY FRINGE FESTIVAL CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
APRIL 16, 2020 - It is with a heavy heart that the board of directors of the Calgary Fringe announce the cancellation of the 2020 Calgary Fringe Festival, originally scheduled for Fri July 31-Sat Aug 8, 2020.
The idea of Calgary without a Fringe Festival this year is not something any of us wanted to contemplate. This decision was not made lightly. Our top priority is the health and safety of all our Fringe participants, staff, volunteers, and audiences. We applaud and support the measures taken in response to this global pandemic, and fully support the calls for continued physical distancing and staying at home.
All of this year’s artists will receive a 100% refund of their participation fees, and have been offered first right of refusal to participate in the 2021 Calgary Fringe Festival, which will take place Fri July 30 to Sat Aug 7, 2021.
At this time, we would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of our grantors, sponsors, and community partners, as well as thank our staff, volunteers, and board for their ongoing commitment to the Calgary Fringe Festival.
Please stay safe and healthy. We WILL make it through this, and we will be there alongside with you, each step of the way.
- Much hugs and love from all of us at the Calgary Fringe Festival