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Seventh Annual Milwaukee Fringe Festival


  • Marcus Center For The Performing Arts 29 North Water Street Milwaukee, WI, 53202 United States (map)

*info provided by Karen and Katie, MKE Fringe Producers

Local and regional artists will grace stages with performances in the Todd Wehr Theater, Peck Pavilion, and outdoor areas at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts as a part of the 2023 MKE Fringe Festival on August 18th and 19th. In addition, there will be visual artists and vendors offering a wide variety of art, products, and food outside of the Marcus Center along the Milwaukee River Walk on August 19th.

The 2023 MKE Fringe will feature many vibrant performances, including work from Ballet Folklorico Xanharati which will take audiences on an extraordinary journey through the colors and rhythms of Mexico through music and dance. This exciting performance will be presented for MKE Fringe-goers’ delight in the Todd Wehr Theater at 3:00pm on Aug. 19.

MKE Fringe has drawn celebrated local performers and out-of-town talent alike. Highly-anticipated artists include local dance company Catey Ott Dance Collective, REALIZATIONS, and puppeteering company Angry Young Men with Boozy Bard, Chekhov: Half-Baked!

Attendees should see the published schedule to start planning their Fringe experiences now! Schedule is subject to change.

Shows in the Todd Wehr Theater are ticketed events– individual show tickets and All Access Passes will be made available. All performances at the Peck Pavilion and surrounding outdoor areas are free to attend, including art, artisan, and food vendors.