How to Fringe Fringe Programs/Souvenirs Info Tent @ Old Market Square
Visitor Information Parking & Transit Wheelchair Accessibility
1. CONSIDER THE FRINGE PROGRAM YOUR GOOD LUCK CHARM. No gambler worth their salt would hit the tables without a lucky rabbit’s foot and no Fringer should hit the festival without a program. You want to win (as in, knowing when and where all the great shows are playing), don’t you?
2. CHOOSE A PLAY. Show descriptions* and the master schedule tell you everything you need to know. Last-minute program changes are posted at the Info Tent in Old Market Square, and are also available at Fringe Central (174 Market Ave) and www.winnipegfringe.com.
3. BUY A TICKET. Like Vegas, the show options at Viva Las Fringe are endless, and the ways for you to get tickets to the shows are too. You can buy them individually or pick up one of our great passes and save a lot of money – a better deal than a 99¢ buffet! See details on this page.
4. FIND YOUR VENUE. Most venues are within a 10-minute walk of Old Market Square (a.k.a. the Strip) – the site map (pg. ) makes it easy to find your way around.
5. ENJOY YOURSELF. Fringing is a gamble – some shows will hit the jackpot, others will tap out. But like any good bet, it’s worth the risk. So let it ride and check out more than one show, and then enjoy some of the other amenities Viva Las Fringe has to offer – namely, food, beverages and entertainment in Old Market Square.
6. PASS THE HAT. Elvis impersonating and plate spinning doesn’t always come with a huge payout, and neither does busking. So, after enjoying the entertainment provided by these talented performers, please show your appreciation by tossing a loonie or toonie – or go all in with all your chips – into the hat.
7. REMEMBER: No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers (Set your watch to official Fringe time – available at the Info Tent – and get there before the show starts or you’ll find yourself in the Casino’s black book).
*Show descriptions, warnings and audience recommendations are provided by the performing companies.
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Why do you need a program? Because it's really not that easy to keep track of 141 companies, more than 1,000 performances and miscellaneous festival information without one. Unless you're some sort of genius card-counting type who regularly gets kicked out of casinos. Programs are available for only $5 at Liquor Marts and Safeway stores. |
Show your love for all things Fringe with festival t-shirts, mugs, tote bags and other merchandise. This year, we're selling Fringe Fan Collector's Buttons for only $2. Fringe merch is available at the Info Tent (Old Market Square) and at Advance Tickets (Fringe Central, MTC lobby).
Are you lost? Looking to buy a program? Desperate to find a great comedy that's playing near by? Well then, make your way to the Info Tent and the friendly volunteers will give you a hand. The Info Tent is located at Old Market Square (Bannatyne Ave. at King St.) in the heart of the Exchange District.
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Visiting the Fringe from out of town? Or maybe you're a die-hard Fringer and want to experience the festival from the centre of it all? Take advantage of The Fairmont Winnipeg's special offer and experience Viva Las Fringe from the heart of the Exchange District! |
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Discover today's opportunities amid the atmosphere of yesterday in Winnipeg's thriving Exchange District. Located just north of Canada's celebrated corner Portage and Main, the area has been preserved and nurtured as one of North America's most colourful and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. |
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Explore the city, starting with breakfast in the French Quarter, followed by a walking tour of The Forks or The Exchange with lunch at a place where furs were traded hundreds of years ago. Whether it’s your first time in the city or you’ve lived here all your life, let Destination Winnipeg give you the information you need to discover and rediscover Winnipeg. |
The Downtown Spirit
Enjoy FREE convenient transit service to Winnipeg's major downtown destinations every day of the week! Get into The Downtown Spirit for the best shopping, dining, attractions and entertainment Winnipeg has to offer. Click on the link below to view the Downtown Spirit Map:
Winnipeg Transit
Most Fringe venues are located within walking distance of one another in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District. Why not hop on a bus to get downtown and then go from there? Please click on the link below to access transit schedules.
The Fringe strives to make as many of its venues as possible accessible by wheelchair. However, due to the temporary nature of many of the venues, it is difficult to have 100% wheelchair accessbility. Look here for more information about which venues are accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments.
