BorderLight 2024 will run July 24-27, 2024.

We have ticket packs available for those who want to see a large number of shows.

Purchase 4-, 8-,12- or a 16-Pack:

Ticket packs are available and offer a discount on our standard ticket pricing. They can be used for any one of our Fringe shows. You can purchase Fringe bundles here. 

Purchase an International Pack:

Purchase a 4-pack of tickets to our International shows. One person can see 4 shows, or 2 people can see 2 shows! You can purchase your International pack here. 

Our three tiers of Fringe tickets offer options for each budget

Concession ($12) tickets are available for those on a budget.  You don’t need to be a student, under 18, or over 65 to book at this rate.

Standard ($15) tickets help support the artists who perform on our stages.

Pay-It-Forward ($20) tickets help subsidize Concession tickets and ensure that more people can experience live theatre.

Discounts at Playhouse Square Box Office only:

For any international or comedy show at Playhouse Square, students and seniors may purchase 1 discount ticket per verified ID to get $2 off.

Yes. Visit our information hub and Main Box Office at City Club, where BorderLight staff will be stationed.

The City Club address is: 1317 Euclid Ave, 44115 Suite 100 

Wed. 7/24: 2PM - 8PM
Thu. 7/25: 2PM - 9:45PM
Fri. 7/26: 2PM - 10:15PM
Sat 7/27: 11AM - 9PM

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. Individual shows may have masking requirements - please check the specific show page for more information. 

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

For further considerations, you can visit our accessibility page. 

New to BorderLight in 2024, Family Day is a day of kid-friendly shows, interactive activities, and events that the whole family can enjoy!

Enjoy an entire afternoon devoted to the youngest festival goers from 12-4pm on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 in the Miller Classroom of the Idea Center. 

Learn more here.  

With the purchase of a ticket (which will be exchanged at the door for a wristband), you can stay and enjoy all Family Day-related activities from 12-4pm, or come and go from Family Day as you please.

Pricing is as follows:

• Kids 5 years old and under are free
• Kids from 6 to 16 are $10.00 per participant
• Ages 16+ are considered Adults and are $15.00 at the door
  • Advanced sales of the adult ticket will be discounted to $10.00 (until July 10, 2024)

Children, of any age, need to be accompanied by an adult who also has a ticket.

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

Fringe performances are self-produced theatrical productions by emerging artists. Fringe Festivals bring these performances together to offer a wide spectrum of genres and shows for all interests. There are now hundreds of Fringe Festivals worldwide.

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).

BorderLight Festival activities will take place in the Playhouse Square neighborhood. We recommend the following methods of getting to Downtown Cleveland:

Public Transit: Catch the Rail/Rapid at Tower City Center, and hop on the Healthline within minutes!

By Bike or Scooter: If you live near Downtown, or in surrounding neighborhoods, consider bringing your bike or taking advantage of Cleveland’s bike-sharing options.

By Car: If you choose to drive, consider carpooling. Parking may be limited, costly, and time consuming. Please plan ahead!

On Foot: Consider walking between venues to save time and money. This year’s footprint is less than a mile!