denver fringe festival
Fat & Horny (And Incredibly Anxious)
RISE Comedy 1260 22nd St, Denver, CO, United StatesStory of a thicc queen confronting her anxiety disorder at the intersection of sex and fatphobia. Rebecca genuinely and humorously reflects on the reality of dating mental health struggles exacerbated by insane societal expectations.
Ink Addicted
The Learned Lemur 2220 E Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United StatesBuzz into the first-ever comedy show created by an actual tattoo artist, Chris Trovador! Experience an explosive blend of stand-up, painting, poetry, music, dancing, and improv, all in the wild world of tattoos.
Raw Groove Presents…Life of the Party at the Fringe
The People's Building 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO, United StatesAfter a sold-out 2024 debut, Life of the Party returns to the Denver Fringe Festival — bigger, bolder, and even more electric. Through the pulse of house, Afrobeats, hip-hop, and more, the dance floorwill transform into a space of release, renewal, and rebirth.
The Big Bug Adventure
The Savoy Denver 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, COVibrant, interactive puppet show that encourages teamwork and helps children navigate big emotions. Join Stripes the Caterpillar on the biggest journey of his life! With creativity, music, and lots of audience participation, this show is sure to delight all ages.
Sickly Victorian Rat Circus
The People's Building 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO, United StatesTwo clowns tell the story of two rats searching for a new home through shadow puppets and circus. This 45-minute show explores connection, belonging, and the meaning of home. Made for audiences of all ages!
PreTend Friend Show
The Savoy Denver 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, COPeople and puppets read and act out a classic story in this original live show for kids of all ages. This free performance teaches the art of storytelling, life lessons, and audience etiquette in a silly, fun and interactive way.
La Gran Aventura del Gusano Stripes
The People's Building 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO, United StatesStripes va camino a la misteriosa "Fiesta de Baile de las Luciérnagas" y necesita tu ayuda. ¡Usando creatividad, música y mucha participación del público, puedes ayudar a Stripes en la mayor aventura de su pequeña vida!
The Swashbuckling Adventures of Pirate Zeb
The Savoy Denver 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver, COJoin the daring crew of the legendary squirrel pirate, Captain Zeb, on a wild treasure hunt through the halls of the Savoy! This interactive adventure is packed with playful twists, quirky characters and live music.
Smaller Griefs
Hope Tank 1434 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesOne-woman electro-pop and poetry-forward song cycle that meditates on the experience of being alive (or in other words, experiencing grief). Travel through the shattering of hope, the blazing of anger, the wheedling of bargaining, eventually arriving at something like acceptance.
Total Modeling
RISE Comedy 1260 22nd St, Denver, CO, United StatesAbsurd avant-clown show about cybernetics on a boat. Part lecture, part throwdown featuring a blind drunk, his invisible man, third birds, and a domesticated ass. A philosophical odyssey weaving together professional wrestling and existential despair.
