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Scranton Fringe Festival

Location: Scranton, PA

Dates: September 25, 2025 to October 5, 2025

Submission Deadline: April 11, 2025

Website: https://scrantonfringe.org/

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About

The 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival will take place from September 25 to October 5, 2025, in downtown Scranton, PA. Since its founding in 2015, Scranton Fringe has been dedicated to showcasing independent performing arts, transforming various venues—such as theaters, libraries, bars, and storefronts—into performance spaces. The festival features theater, comedy, music, film, dance, and other artistic expressions, fostering a vibrant and inclusive artistic community.

Scranton Fringe supports artists by providing a platform for new, bold, and experimental works. The festival is self-produced, meaning participating artists manage their own productions, while the festival provides venue access and additional support services.


Submission Requirements

Applications for the 2025 Scranton Fringe Festival are open now and close on April 11, 2025. Artists from all disciplines, including theater, comedy, music, film, dance, and other performance arts, are encouraged to apply.

To apply:

  1. Register or log in to Eventotron – The Scranton Fringe Festival application process is managed through Eventotron, a platform for festival submissions.
  2. Complete the application form – Applicants must provide details about their performance, technical needs, and scheduling availability.
  3. Submit the application before April 11, 2025 – No late applications will be considered.

Selected artists will be notified after the application review process. The festival offers various performance venues, and assignments are made based on the needs of each production.


Finances

There is no application fee to apply for the Scranton Fringe Festival. Selected artists are responsible for production fees that help cover venue rental, technical support, box office operations, and marketing. These fees vary depending on the venue and production size.

Artists keep 100% of their ticket revenue, allowing them to fully benefit from their performances. The festival provides online and in-person ticket sales through a centralized box office.

The festival does not provide housing for out-of-town artists. However, it may assist in connecting artists with local accommodations or host families upon request.

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