VISITOR'S GUIDE

BorderLight 2022 will run July 20-24, 2022.

We have two ticket bundles available for those who want to see a large number of shows. You can purchase bundles here. Information is as follows:

For the All Access Pass:

An All-Access pass is good for one ticket per show in the Festival, but only if tickets are available. We strongly suggest reserving tickets in advance.

When purchasing your pass you must complete the order and a confirmation email will be sent with a passcode to use to reserve your tickets.

Present your pass and tickets at the door. They can be scanned from your phone (by opening the email to show the e-ticket)or by printing the email.

Patrons are encouraged to wear masks during performances to maintain a safe environment for the performers. Masks are not mandatory.

For a Binge-on-Fringe 4- or 8-Pack:

Binge-on-Fringe 4-Packs and 8-Packs are good for 4 or 8 tickets for $15.00 Fringe Show performances. It’s flexible! If you buy a 4-Pack you can use them as you like. For example, you can get tickets for four different shows, or buy four tickets for one show and bring three friends!

After you purchase a flexible Binge-on-Fringe 4-Pack or 8-Pack, a passcode will be emailed to you, which will allow you to select any 4 or 8 tickets for eligible shows. Present your tickets at the door. %hey can be scanned from your phone (by opening the email to show the e-ticket) or by printing the email.

You don’t have to use your Binge-on-Fringe Pack in a single order. You can return to our website and enter your passcode to access any remaining tickets on your Binge-on-Fringe Pack.

Patrons are encouraged to wear masks during performances to maintain a safe environment for the performers. Masks are not mandatory.

Students and seniors receive $2 off, and Binge-on-Fringe packs of 4 or 8 tickets offer great discounts for Fringe shows. In addition, we offer 10% off for groups of 10 or more.

For outdoor events, in case of heavy rain, lightning or high winds, we will operate on a rain delay. If outdoor shows must be cancelled, we will seek to reschedule them as soon as possible.

BorderLight is committed to creating a safe experience for artists, vendors, and guests. The following precautions are being taken to ensure everyone’s health and safety:

VACCINATION PROTOCOLS
We reserve the right to update these policies based on current status of COVID cases in this region.

PATRONS | Vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended but not required for BorderLight patrons at this time.

STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, ARTISTS | The BorderLight Festival requires all staff, volunteers, artists, and technicians to be fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC.

You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after a second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Boosters are recommended for anyone eligible, but are not required to be "fully vaccinated."

MASKING
OUTDOORS | A majority of BorderLight programming will take place outdoors. At this time, BorderLight does not plan to require social distancing or the use of masks at outdoor venues.

INDOORS | For most performances, BorderLight plans to comply with Playhouse Square's current guidelines, which do not require patrons to be masked inside the venue. Accordingly, BorderLight does not plan to require staff, artists or patrons to wear masks at indoor performances across the Festival footprint. However, wearing a mask indoors is strongly encouraged.

As an exception, in order to create opportunities for patrons who have health vulnerabilities to participate in the Festival, certain performances, which will be announced in advance, will require masks to be worn by audience members, staff and volunteers.

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for masking, and will adhere to Playhouse Square's Covid policies as they evolve in response to the level of risk in Cuyahoga County. We will be ready to re-enact indoor mask mandates if indicated.

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ADA accessibility is listed per show on ticket page. For ADA questions please contact Box Office at boxoffice@borderlightcle.org or 216-356-6485

To find shows appropriate for children, please go to our 2022 festival page and filter shows by "All Ages" or "Family Friendly".

You can fill out our volunteer form here and BorderLight's Volunteer Manager, Jessica Hardesty, will be in touch soon. You can also email Jessica at volunteer@borderlightcle.org

The “fringe” concept first developed in 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland, when groups of local actors, performers, and musicians—in reaction to the more conventional lineup of the Edinburgh Theatre Festival—launched an alternative program to run concurrent to the main event. Now almost 73 years later, the term ‘fringe’ widely refers to work that resides on the edges of the mainstream—and fringe festivals have served as a critical launch pad for independent artists to self-produce, showcase original work, engage new audiences, and network with fellow indie artists and producers inside of a vibrant festival environment.

There are now 100s of fringe festivals in North America and across the world... and each has its own structure and personality.

The BorderLight Festival is a proud member of the United States Association of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) and World Fringe Network (WFN).

Because parking can be tricky, We recommend taking the Cleveland RTA to get to the festival. 

Another great option is to join Bike Cleveland and ride your bike to the festival! Bike Cleveland will provide bike parking.

Thank you to our parking sponsor, ABM! For a list of ABM lots, click here.

Public parking is available at various parking lots and garages throughout downtown Cleveland, including the Playhouse Square parking garage. Many of these lots and garages are paid, and that cost is not included in your BorderLight ticket price. 

If you're looking for valet parking, Playhouse Square will offer that for you.

You can also explore the Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s interactive parking map.