How to Fringe!

1 - Buy a Button

2 - Buy a Ticket

3 - Go Fringe!

A $5 Fringe Button is required to enter all Fringe events they can be purchased online or at Fringe 411..

Buy one and bring it with you to all performances and events, like the Fringe After Parties.

Button purchases fund the festival! Children 12 and under get a free Fringe Button.

Buttons are available online, at every Fringe venue during the festival, Previews, at the Flash Preview, and Fringe 411 office.

Tickets are $15 for each event unless otherwise noted. Tickets for children ages 3-12 are $8. A $2 non-refundable service fee automatically applies to all tickets purchased. You also have the option to donate the credit card fee, should you choose to do so.

Tickets can be purchased in advance now at kcfringe.org, at the venue box office 30 minutes prior to showtime or at Fringe 411.

Want to binge and save? Five-Show Passes ($65) and Ten-Show Passes ($120) are sold online and at Fringe 411. You can add your tickets at 411 or online yourself.

You can find all the show information at kcfringe.org.

You can also pick up a printed program at Fringe 411, at any Fringe venue during the festival or at any many locations around town.

Fringe 411

Fringe 411 is the place for tickets, buttons, programs, passses and swag, show information, or any general questions about the festival. This is the ONLY PLACE to make CASH PURCHASES

Fringe 411 is located in The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 W 19th St. Fringe 411 number 816-304-0410

Fringe 411 Hours

Sat June 20 | Noon – 5 PM

Sat June 27 | Noon – 5 PM

Sat July 11 | Noon – 5 PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

Tue-Thu July 14 – 16 | Noon – 4 PM

Fri-Sat July 17 – 18 | Noon – 5 PM

Tue-Thu July 21 – 23 | Noon – 4 PM

Fri – Sat July 24 – 25 | Noon – 5 PM

Fringe 411 Box Office Location Map

How much are Tickets?

Tickets are $15 for each event unless otherwise noted. Tickets for children ages 3-12 are $8. A $1 non-refundable service fee automatically applies to all tickets purchased with a credit card. You also have the option to donate the credit card fee, should you choose to do so.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at kcfringe.org, at the venue box office 30 minutes prior to showtime or at Fringe 411.

Want to binge and save? Five-Show Passes ($65) and Ten-Show Passes ($120) are sold in person only at Fringe 411 and box offices. We accept major credit cards at all venues. Cash tickets are only available at 411. No personal checks.

Is there a digital Program?

Yes! You can open the program as a PDF by clicking the image!

How to buy and redeem 5 or 10 show pass?

Purchase a 5-Show Pass or 10-Show Pass from the KC Fringe Merch page. (kcfringe.org/merch)
Check your email for your personal redemption code.
Browse the festival schedule (kcfringe.org/events) and select the show(s) you’d like to attend.
Add tickets to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Enter your redemption code in the Promo Code box.
Click Apply.
Your ticket price will be reduced to $0 (up to the number of admissions remaining on your pass).
Complete checkout to receive your ticket confirmation.

Run Times and Ratings

All Fringe shows are under sixty minutes long, and there is a half-hour between shows, except at City Stage where there is 1 hour between shows. Doors open ten minutes before show time. No refunds after the show begins, and no late seating. Shows are rated AA (All Ages), PG (Parental Guidance), or (MA Mature Audiences).

Venues Map

Volunteer for Fringe Bucks

Volunteers are the heart of KC Fringe! Volunteering earns you Fringe Bucks, which you can use to buy tickets to shows. Volunteer positions include ushers, house managers, photographers, videographers, office volunteers, and so much more! Find out how to volunteer at kcfringe.org/volunteer.

Venue Menus

Most Fringe venues provide beverages and snacks.

Reviews

Can’t decide which shows to see? Check out reviews online at kcfringe.org/2026-reviews, and feel free to leave your own star ratings and audience review after you see shows!

Accessibility

All KC Fringe Festival Venues are wheelchair accessible. If you require further accessibility assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact accessibility@kcfringe.org.

Inclusivity Statement

KC Fringe is committed to providing a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities, or sexual orientation. We provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate in all events and activities whenever possible, and all community members are to be treated with respect and dignity. We seek to expand our reach to fight against injustices and become a more welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the performing arts.

Best of Fringe Schedule

The show with the best average attendance at each venue will receive a bonus performance on Sunday, July 26. The winners will be announced at midnight on Saturday, July 25, at the After Party and on our website at kcfringe.org/best-of.

1:00 PM Center for Spiritual Living

2:00 PM City Stage at Union Station

2:30 PM Kansas City Oasis

3:30 MOD Gallery

4:00 PM Whim Space

5:00 PM Kansas City Young Audiences

6:30 PM The Bird Comedy Theater