Our application period is open from the start of January to the start of April for the upcoming October festival. Keep an eye on our website or social media for exact dates.

When applications open, submit your info via a link on our website to the online form, and cross your fingers for that sweet lottery luck. Your chances depend on how many applicants there are in your category (i.e. Yukon-based or out-of-territory).

The initial application process is pretty simple! There is no application fee, and only those shows drawn by lottery to participate will pay the registration fee. To apply, follow the link to the application form and provide:

• producer name (main contact) and contact info

• secondary contact info

• company name or name of collective

• working title of show

• short description (1-5 sentences)

There is no application fee, and those who are selected by lottery pay a non-refundable participation fee of $250, which helps cover venue, tech, admin, and marketing support. After that, you keep 100% of your box office revenue. We don’t take a cut.

Perfect. Fringe is built for emerging artists, new ideas, first-timers, and anyone ready to take a creative leap. You’ll be in great company, and have lots of support. 

Anything. Seriously. Solo shows, ensemble pieces, storytelling, stand-up, dance, movement, puppetry, drag, magic, physical theatre, musical theatre, things you can’t quite define yet—it’s all fair game. If it’s live and you can perform it within our guidelines*, you’re welcome. There's no censorship for content like mature themes, nudity, audience participation, or political commentary.

*Guidelines: While shows are uncensored, artists may not include illegal activity or content that promotes hate, violence, or discrimination.

Nope. Fringe is open-access. That means everyone has an equal shot. Artists are selected by lottery, not by a panel of judges. We don’t program based on theme, content, or credentials. If you get in, you’re in.

We require shows to be 45–60 minutes long.

Each company or artist will get 4-5 performances across the four-day festival.

Yes—but with some limits.

You’re welcome to perform in, direct, or support other people’s shows in addition to your own, as long as you can manage the time commitment. Many artists get involved in multiple productions during a festival, and that kind of cross-pollination is part of the Fringe spirit.

However, individuals or companies may only apply to produce one show. That means you can’t submit multiple applications under different project titles. If you’re producing a piece, that’s your one official entry in the lottery.

One important note: we can’t accommodate individual scheduling requests. If you're involved in more than one show, it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re available for all performances. The festival will assign time slots and venues based on overall logistics, not personal availability.

The Yukon Fringe is a scaled-down, low-tech, simply-basics type of production. No black boxes, sound boards or lighting panels. Our Fringe venues consist entirely of unconventional spaces, some larger, some smaller, some bizarre. We’ll work with you to match you to one that best suits your show. Your venue will have basic lighting, very basic sound, seating, volunteers, and possibly a technician. 

Yes - to an extent. Our venues will be low-tech and you may need to scale down your tech requirements, depending on your show. This is your chance to get creative and deliver a bare-bones version of your production! A volunteer or technician will be available to run your show based on simplified lighting and sound cues. More information will be available as shows are selected in the lottery.

We’ll include your show in the official program and festival website, and we’ll promote the festival as a whole—but you’re responsible for marketing your own show during the festival. We do provide helpful resources, artist meetups, and tips to help you hit the ground running.

Yes! We love a good pop-up. Busking, promo bits, and teaser performances are welcome at our Free Public Stage downtown at Festival HQ (within agreed guidelines). Great way to get audiences hyped and curious.

It happens. But here, flopping isn't failure—it’s part of the process. Audiences are adventurous, and artists are supportive. Every show teaches you something. And honestly? Some of the best stories come from the weirdest nights.

It’s not close — that’s kind of the point. You can drive, and you’ll have bragging rights forever if you do. Be prepared for long stretches of road with no fuel, food, or cell service — just views that make you forget you were hungry.

For reference, from Vancouver, it’s a 2 ½ -hour flight or a two-day drive — depending on how much you enjoy gas station sandwiches. From Edmonton, it’s a 2 ½ -hour flight or a 20-hour drive (depending on the bison herds on the highway). From Toronto, best to fly — unless you’ve always wanted to see every tree in the country.

We are so fortunate in the Yukon to have our homegrown airline, Air North, service the Yukon, NWT, BC, Alberta, and Ontario. We are exploring opportunities to offer artists special deals on flights between Whitehorse and select cities.

Shoulder season in The Yukon means that there should be good availability for accommodations. Whitehorse has a multitude of hotels, motels, and short-term private rentals that run from $180 to $350 per night. If this is your preferred option, the Yukon Fringe will work with partners to try to secure discounted rates where possible.

However, the Yukon runs on small town vibes and community. The Yukon Fringe will endeavor to provide all out-of-town artists with a billet (accommodations host) if they request it.

Email us at info@yukonfringe.ca or use the contact form.