Dublin Fringe Festival 2026: Applications Now Open!

Dublin Fringe Festival have opened applications for the 2026 edition of Dublin Fringe Festival, running from 5–20 September 2026.

 2026 Curatorial Callout

Click here to read it in full

Application Guide

Dublin Fringe have put together a comprehensive Application Guide to walk you through the process. You’ll also find supporting documents to help you plan and shape your proposal. Download them, read them closely, and keep them open as you go.

Click here to download their Application Guide 

There’s also a second guide outlining Additional Supports available through the festival, including financial resources and artistic supports, worth reading if you need extra resources to make your work happen.

Click here to download our Additional Supports Guide

Application Form

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2026 APPLICATION FORM

You can save and return to your application anytime. Just click ‘SAVE DRAFT’ and submit your email address to send a draft to yourself. Don’t close the window before submitting your email – your draft won’t save otherwise.

Supporting Materials

All applications must include supporting materials. Without them, your application will be incomplete and can’t be fully considered. Upload your documents in the Supporting Documents section of the application form. The Application Guide and the form itself will tell you exactly what’s needed.

Info Sessions & Application Support

Application Information Workshops

• Your Online via Zoom on Thursday 4th December 2025, at 6.00pm – click here to register
• In-person at Dublin Fringe Festival HQ on Thursday 8th January 2026, at 6.00pm – click here to register

These sessions run for one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q&A. We’ll cover the festival, how to apply, what we’re looking for — and field your questions. Can’t make it? No worries, we’ll post a recording and an FAQ based on what comes up.

Application Meetings & One-to-One Support

Our Programming Team is offering one-to-one meetings in December and January. Bookings open once applications are live.

Meet with:
• Katherine Murphy, Programme Manager – Click here to book
• Bee Sparks, Festival Director – Click here to book
• Clíona Malin, Programme Assistant – Click here to book
• Dafe Orugbo, former Associate Artist – Click here to book

These are great if you’ve got project-specific questions. We will ask you to outline what you would like to discuss when you sign up, come prepped with questions and we’ll walk you through it.

Applications close at 2pm (GMT) on Thursday 22 January 2026. 

Accessible Application Documents

We’re committed to making the Festival accessible for everyone, artists, collaborators, and audiences alike. To help ensure all applicants can access the information they need, we’ve created accessible versions of all our application documents. If you encounter any barriers or need something different to help you apply, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Programme Assistant Clíona Malin to discuss further.

• Word Doc of Application Form
• Large text Word Doc of Application Guide 
• Large text Word Doc of Additional Supports Guide 
• Large text Word Doc of Application Form

DOWNLOADS
Application Guide
Additional Supports Guide
Budget Template
Own Venue Model Information
Venue Tech Specs and Glossary 

Please note: Dublin Fringe Festival closes for the Christmas break on Friday 12th December and reopens on Monday 5th January 2026. 

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