About Aspen Fringe Festival
Celebrating Avant-Garde Arts
The Aspen Fringe Festival (AFF) is a dynamic and inclusive celebration of leading edge arts, founded with a mission to bring innovative performances to the heart of Aspen. Since our inception, we have been a platform for artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase their unique talents in theater, dance, music, film and spoken word.
"The festival seemed to be a lighting rod for the community. A source of real inclusion and creativity for the whole town. It was thrilling to see work of this caliber carried out... Every theatre is energized by new work. Every town is energized by its theatre. Now, more than ever, such energy is fundamental. I was proud to take part in the Festival and felt myself deeply affected by it as an artist and a thinker.
I am immensely grateful " - Simon Stephens (AFF2022)
Tony Award Winning Playwright-in Residence
We believe in the power of art
to challenge perspectives, provoke thought, and inspire change. Our festival embraces the unconventional, the bold, and the cutting-edge, providing a space where creativity flourishes and boundaries are pushed. Each year, we bring together a community of artists, audiences, and art enthusiasts to share in the magic of live performance in Aspen’s stunning and intimate venues. At AFF, we are more than just a festival—we are a movement dedicated to fostering artistic freedom and innovation.
"The 2023 Fringe Festival was a stunning success…
It seemed as though New York came to Aspen..."
- AFF Patron
