BorderLight Festival 2025
The Unexpected Takes Center Stage
July 16 - 19, 2025
Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. This year’s festival is 100% Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery. With 40+ productions across 16 stages in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theatre, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.
From comedy and drama to storytelling, immersive works, and experimental gems, Fringe is the heart of BorderLight.
Join Us on Closing Night!
On Saturday, July 19 from 9PM - 11:30PM, close out the festival in style!
Join us for the official wrap party to celebrate an unforgettable weekend of art, performances, and community. Mingle with artists and festival-goers, enjoy music and drinks, and toast to the spirit of Fringe!
This event is free and open to the public! RSVP below to save your spot.
2025 SHOWS
Learn more about all the great shows you can see at BorderLight 2025 and buy your tickets online!
EXPLORE SHOWS WITH THESE FILTERS
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On Saturday, July 19, the festival keeps rolling – but from 12–5 PM, we’re featuring our Fringe Jr. slate: imaginative shows for kids, teens, and adults, each with age guidance (including 14+) to help families choose what’s right for them..
2025 PRICING*
Whether you join us for every show or just one, there's something for everyone...
and every budget!
* You may notice a slight difference between ticket prices online and those printed in the Festival Guide. That’s because a new FTC rule (effective May 12, 2025) no longer allows added checkout fees, like our former $3 processing fee. To comply with the rule and help support our operations as a nonprofit, we’ve adjusted prices by $1.25 per ticket to include this cost upfront. What you see now is the full price — no added fees at checkout. Thanks for your understanding and support!
Plan your Fringe experience with a 4-, 8-, or 12-Show Binge-on-Fringe Ticket Pack, or purchase individual tickets below.
Free outdoor performances at Playhouse Square Plaza and throughout the district do not require a ticket—just filter by “Free” above!
Fringe & Fringe Jr. Ticket Pricing
Standard
$16.25
Special Pricing
Students, Veterans, Seniors (65+)
$14.75
Youth
Ages 6 - 14
$11.25
International Ticket Pricing
Standard
$36.25
Special Pricing
Students, Veterans, Seniors (65+)
$32.75
Binge on Fringe Packages
Fringe Shows
Binge-on-fringe packs are flexible! Use packs however you like—see multiple shows, share with friends, or spread them across days.
4-pack: $58 (8% off)
8-pack: $111 (10% off)
12-pack: $156 (15% off)
Fringe Jr. Shows
4 Fringe Jr. shows for both kids and adults at a discounted price. Fringe Jr. pricing is valid for anyFringe Jr. show on any day. The Fringe Jr. 4-Pack can be used flexibly across days, just like a Binge-on-Fringe Pack.
4-pack: $43
BOX OFFICE
Online
Explore this season’s shows above and purchase tickets or ticket packs online in advance. After ordering, you’ll receive an email confirmation with your electronic tickets, which can be shown at the door on your phone or as a printed copy.
By Phone
Box office support will be available May 28 – July 19 by leaving a message at
216-356-6485.
In-Person
From July 16 – 20, tickets can be purchased
at our main box office at the City Club of Cleveland (1317 Euclid Ave, 44115)
Hours:
Wed. 7/16 | 5:00 - 9:30 PM
Thu. 7/17 | 3:00 - 9:45 PM
Fri. 7/18 | 3:00 - 9:45 PM
Sat. 7/19 | 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM
Additional Box office notes:
The following venues will also be available for ticket sales one hour before show times:
The Hermit Club at 1629 Dodge Court, the Theatre & Arts Building at CSU at 1901 E. 13th Street, and the Wizbang tent at Playhouse Square Plaza. Cash cannot be accepted at the Wizbang tent location.
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON.
KEEP THE STORIES GOING.
Ticket sales cover only a portion of the cost. Your support makes the rest possible.
BorderLight is committed to making ground-breaking theatre available to everyone—with many performances offered for free and ticket prices kept intentionally low. But this access is only possible because of generous donors like you.
Your gift helps cover the true cost of the festival and supports free public performances, affordable tickets, and life-changing artistic experiences for artists and audiences.
As a thank-you, you'll enjoy perks like VIP access, free tickets, reserved seating, and special recognition.