Curated Fringe Weekend – by and for the Blind and Low Vision Community!
The 2026 Vancouver Fringe Festival returns September 10 to 20, bringing dozens of exciting productions to venues across Vancouver and Granville Island!
Once again, VocalEye is partnering with the Vancouver Fringe to offer curated Fringe adventures hosted by members of our Blind and Low Vision community. It’s a fun and accessible way to experience the festival, discover new shows and enjoy a day at the Fringe together.
What to expect
VocalEye’s Curated Fringe Weekend is your all-in-one festival adventure. Each day offers a lineup of shows, curated with Blind and Low Vision audiences in mind.
Saturday, September 19
Curated and hosted by Linda Weber
- A full day of 3 shows
- Dinner at Tap and Barrel (VocalEye is treating everyone to appetizers!)
Sunday, September 20
Curated and hosted by Kristy Kassie
- Lunch (Location TBA) before Sunday performances
- A full day of 3 shows
Tickets
Access the Fringe with VocalEye and enjoy free admission to all Curated Fringe Weekend shows on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 (detailed schedule below). Seating is limited and available while tickets last. We encourage patrons to attend all shows on their chosen day. VocalEye members will have priority seating and be permitted into venues before the public, for rest, or in case of poor weather.
👉 Please book your tickets using the link below, or contact Amy Amantea by email amy@vocaleye.ca or phone 604-763-2695. Once registered, you’ll receive day-of details that include meet-up and venue information. Theatre Buddy Sighted Guides are available upon request.
Curated Fringe Weekend Schedule
Experience the magic of the Fringe Fest with community!
Saturday, September 19
12:00 pm That SHOWtime of the Month: A playful, all-gender-inclusive comedy about cramps, punchlines, and female rage. Venue: Arts Umbrella Theatre Run Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
1:55 pm Unfinished Business: The Cold Case Files: Become part of the investigation in this interactive murder mystery where the audience decides whodunit. Venue: Arts Umbrella Theatre Run Time: 60 minutes
3:40 pm The Truth and Darers: Six kids. One game of Truth or Dare. No cop-outs—and no telling how far they’ll go. Venue: Arts Umbrella Theatre Run Time: 70 minutes
5:15 pm Join VocalEye for a community dinner following Saturday’s performances. (Location TBA)
Sunday, September 20
12:15 pm Join VocalEye for lunch before Sunday’s performances. (Location TBA)
2:15 pm Love (Manipulated): A tough producer and her director husband are turning their own relationship into a romantic comedy. When they disagree about the details of an affair, the actors playing them are pulled into increasingly biased versions of the same breakup scene—and a four-way battle over truth, validation, and manipulation. Venue: Arts Umbrella Theatre Run Time: 70 minutes
There will be a third show added – TO BE ANNOUNCED
7:00 pm Broken Rice: With a grant deadline looming, Louisa struggles to write the artistic statement for her show, Broken Rice. Doubting herself and her art, she embarks on a funny, ADHD-inflected coming-of-middle-age journey to rediscover who she is as an artist, a woman, and a human being—with plenty of detours and dance breaks along the way. Venue: Waterfront Theatre Run Time: 60 minutes
Vancouver Fringe Festival
The Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society was formed in 1983 by a group of local artists who had a common goal: to provide a platform for independent artists. The society held its first Fringe Festival in 1985. We now hold the annual Vancouver Fringe Festival every September.
The Vancouver Fringe has operated on and around Granville Island since 2001. Over 11 days, we showcase unique art and create a community where everyone is united by a shared love for the art of performance. Today the festival sees 12,000 attendees and is facilitated by over 350 volunteers who graciously support the Fringe. Our Fringe is a place where lifelong friendships and connections are formed, whether you’re mingling at the Fringe bar or queuing up for a show.
The Fringe movement started in Edinburgh in 1947 as an uncurated festival where anyone could be an artist. Fringes came to North America in 1982, first in Edmonton AB, and then Vancouver in 1985. Canadian Fringes now select the participating artists by a lottery draw. This method aims to reduce gatekeeping, improve equity, and create space for independent artists. Canadian Fringe Festivals are all part of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, a membership organization that holds the trademark for the word ‘Fringe’ in Canada and supports the 32 Member Festivals across Canada and the USA. Learn more about Fringe
