Community Series

June 18 to 28
Fringe Courtyard / Club SAW
67 Nicholas Street

The Ottawa Fringe Festival returns for its 29th year, celebrating creativity, community, and inclusion with 62 companies presenting bold, original performances. As an uncurated, lottery-based festival, Fringe champions accessibility for artists by giving 100% of ticket revenue back to them. Yet, open access doesn’t guarantee true accessibility, which is why Associate Artistic Director Emma Ferrante curates the Community Series – free events designed to uplift underrepresented voices and foster local collaboration. Hosted at Club SAW’s lively Fringe Courtyard, the series also features food vendors, drink specials, and daily Happy Hours that bring people together through grassroots, community-driven programming. Check back soon for the 2026 programming lineup!

Fringe Courtyard

Monday to Friday 4:30PM to 1:00AM
Saturday to Sunday 1:00PM to 1:00AM