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Winnipeg Fringe Festival: 2026 show reviews By: Winnipeg Free Press Posted: 1:40 PM CDT Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2026

The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is back, with stage productions from around the world at venues around the city from July 15 to 26.

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The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is back, with stage productions from around the world at venues around the city from July 15 to 26.

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The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is back, with stage productions from around the world at venues around the city from July 15 to 26.

The Free Press is reviewing all 160 productions. All of the our reviews will be published here by Tuesday, July 21.

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‘Play hard’ fringe review ratings:

👾👾👾👾👾 Flawless victory

👾👾👾👾 Critical hit

👾👾👾 Good game

👾👾 Shovelware

👾 Game over

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