The Laramie Plains Civic Center (LPCC) and The Lyric of Casper are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Wyoming Fringe Festival, taking place August 21–23, 2026 at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 East Garfield Street, Laramie, Wyoming.
Now in its third year, Wyoming Fringe has grown into one of the state's most anticipated celebrations of independent, artist-driven performance — bringing together theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, circus, cabaret, magic, children's programming, physical theatre, and interdisciplinary work under one historic roof.
A Festival Built on Risk-Taking and Community
Inspired by the global fringe movement and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, established in the 1940s, Wyoming Fringe creates structured opportunities for artistic risk-taking while maintaining a deep commitment to accessibility and community impact. The festival prioritizes independent and artist-driven work, new and experimental performance, multidisciplinary collaboration, emerging and underrepresented voices, and work that exists outside traditional presenting structures.
"Wyoming Fringe is an investment in artists, audiences, and the bright future of Wyoming's creative economy," said Jessica Brauer, Executive Director of the Laramie Plains Civic Center and co-host of this year's Wyoming Fringe Festival. "We are thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with our peers across the state to expand this event and fill our big building with unique works from actors, musicians, writers, and more."
This Year's Lineup
This year's lineup includes over 30 performances, representing the breadth and vitality of the region's artistic community. Additional installations throughout the historic Civic Center building will feature sound art, sculpture, visual works, and endurance art. Attendees are encouraged to immerse themselves in a full weekend of boundary-pushing performance and community connection.
Opening night features a one-night-only performance of What Was Ours, Who She Is, presented in partnership with the Native American Education, Research and Cultural Center and UW Theatre and Dance. Rooted in the award-winning documentaries produced by Northern Arapaho filmmaker Jordan Dresser, the performance highlights themes of cultural preservation, ancestral reclamation, and the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People.
The festival closes with Jackalope Cult Cinema — Laramie's volunteer-run film club dedicated to cult classics and indie oddities — and a live ekphrastic performance of University of Wyoming MFA students' original written works, performed by actors and inspired by visual art from the Gorgon Gallery's concurrent exhibition. The gallery’s show, Side Quests, is an open-call show celebrating art born from curiosity, experimentation, and creative risk. Together, the exhibitions and performances create a living conversation between visual art, literature, and live performance throughout the festival weekend.
"If there is a thing that Laramie is good at, it's pushing the boundaries on creativity," Brauer said. "This weekend will offer attendees the opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional Western art and connect with folks who aren't afraid to be a bit weird."
Tickets and Festival Information
Tickets for the 3rd Annual Wyoming Fringe Festival are available now at: https://lpccwy.networkforgood.com/events/102377-wyoming-fringe-festival
Audiences are encouraged to follow the festival on social media at @wyomingfringefestival for lineup announcements, artist spotlights, and event updates.
The Wyoming Fringe Festival is supported in part by the Wyoming Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Wyoming and the National Endowment for the Arts; with partial funding from Wyoming Humanities; and with marketing support from Visit Laramie / Albany County Tourism Board.
About the Laramie Plains Civic Center
The Laramie Plains Civic Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housed in a landmark 1878 building in Laramie, Wyoming. Serving as a community hub for more than 90 tenant organizations, 300 artists, and numerous small businesses and nonprofits, LPCC is home to the Gryphon Theatre, Gorgon Gallery, Siren Studios, Phoenix Ballroom, and Kenny Sailors Gym. LPCC is committed to building a more vibrant, connected, and creative Laramie.
About The Lyric
Located in the heart of downtown Casper across from David Street Station, The Lyric is a performance theater welcoming artists and productions from around the nation. The Lyric elevates communities through the infusion of live entertainment, education, and the dynamic world of performing arts, opening up endless possibilities for creativity and community enrichment. The Lyric, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, launched the Wyoming Fringe Festival in 2025.
