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SUMMARY:International Nanaimo Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The International Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns for its 16t
 h edition\, transforming venues across Nanaimo into stages for uncensored
 \, independent live performance. Over eleven days in August\, the festiva
 l presents a whirlwind of theatre\, comedy\, storytelling\, dance\, cabar
 et and experimental work from local\, national and touring artists\, with
  the Port Theatre and other downtown-area spaces hosting the action. True
  to the Fringe tradition\, shows are unjuried and artists keep their box-
 office earnings\, so audiences encounter bold\, surprising and affordable
  performances they will not find anywhere else. The festival is produced 
 by Pacific Coast Stage Company\, a charitable\, not-for-profit performing
  arts organization that champions emerging and established creators on ce
 ntral Vancouver Island. Beyond ticketed shows\, Fringe typically brings a
  lively social atmosphere\, with festival gathering spaces and plenty of 
 chances to chat with performers. Whether you are a seasoned Fringe-goer o
 r simply curious\, the low ticket prices and short run-times make it easy
  to take a chance on something new. Running August 6 to 16\, 2026\, it is
  one of the highlights of Nanaimo's summer arts calendar and a great excu
 se to explore the city's downtown cultural district.\n\nhttps://vanislene
 t.net/events/nanaimo-fringe-festival-2026
LOCATION:The Port Theatre\, Nanaimo
URL:https://vanislenet.net/events/nanaimo-fringe-festival-2026
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