What do you get when you bring together 70 local artists to perform over the course of two days? Chattanooga’s first Fringe Fest.

Fringe Fests, which originated in Edinburgh, Scotland, are meant to celebrate independent artists + give them a space to showcase their work to new audiences. Barking Legs Theater (BLT) is bringing this experience to the Scenic City on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9.

You can expect over 20 performing arts events, ranging from theater and dance to aerialists + comedians — and so much more.

Need-to-knows

Performances will take place across four stages: BLT Stage, Elks Stage, BLT Garden + Live in the Lot.
Free parking will be available in the grass lot on 14th Street + Dodds Avenue.
This event is rain or shine.
No outside food or drink is allowed (there will be food trucks on-site to purchase food, drinks + alcohol).
Fringe Fest merch will be available (you can even stop by a tie-dye booth to customize your shirt for free).

See local aerialists defy gravity during dance trapeze performances. | Photo provided by Barking Legs Theater

Schedule

You can check out the full schedule for Friday + Saturday online. We recommend scrolling through the audience guide to see which performances are family-friendly or appropriate for general or mature audiences.

Bonus: You should also keep an eye out for “Wild Card” events at the fest that aren’t on the schedule — aka, get ready to expect the unexpected.

Tickets are on sale now with options to pay per performance or grab a day or weekend pass + children 12 years and under get in for free. Pro tip: Snag your tickets before Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. to get them at a discounted price.

Volunteers are also needed to help with parking, the box office, vending, etc. Sign up for a two-hour shift to help out — you will receive a free Fringe Fest t-shirt to wear during your shift.