Five acclaimed productions return for a limited engagement celebrating the very best of the Toronto Fringe Festival

TO Live is pleased to announce the lineup for Best of Fringe 2026, featuring five standout productions selected from this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. Returning for a limited engagement at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Best of Fringe offers audiences another opportunity to experience some of the festival's most talked-about productions.

The 2026 Best of Fringe:

 • CAMP! – From the Dora-nominated team behind Iris (Says Goodbye) and Killing Time: A Game Show Musical comes CAMP!, a heartfelt original musical about friendship, growing up, and the bittersweet end of summer. Set at Camp Clover, this coming-of-age story follows two best friends navigating the joys and heartbreaks of adolescence through an energetic original score and vibrant ensemble performances.

 • DADS – A heartfelt and hilarious celebration of the relationships we have with our fathers. Combining stand-up comedy, storytelling, games, and audience participation, this interactive theatrical experience examines the complicated, funny, and deeply personal bonds we share with our fathers and father figures.

 • God Save the Sodomites – Are you a good person? Do you live in Sodom? Do you wear gloves? When God sends His two most loquacious angels to Sodom (And Gomorrah) for some Sunday smiting, they must decide whether the town is worth saving. From Old Soles, the makers of The Ensemble (2025 Toronto Fringe Volunteers Choice Award, Second City) This screwball comedy follows the angels Af and Barbiel as they try to figure out what truly makes a good person, and how far one would go to return a lost glove.

 • Pedro the Penguin – A charming family musical celebrating courage, imagination and believing in yourself. When a young penguin dreams of flying, an unexpected opportunity leads him on an unforgettable adventure for audiences of all ages.

 • You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery – From the creators of the Best of Fringe-winning Entrances and Exits and the acclaimed Murder at the Winterhouse comes a fast-paced improvised whodunit where the audience decides the killer, ensuring every performance is an entirely new mystery.

"Best of Fringe is one of Toronto's most anticipated summer theatre traditions," said Clyde Wagner, President and CEO, TO Live. "These productions exemplify the imagination, originality and artistic excellence that define the spirit of the Fringe. We're thrilled to welcome these remarkable artists to the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and to share their work with new audiences."

BEST OF FRINGE 2026 – THE DETAILS

Dates: July 17–19, 2026

Venue: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Jane Mallet Theatre, 27 Front St. E., Toronto

Tickets: $25 (additional fees may apply) are now available online at tolive.com, by phone at 416-366-7723 and 1-800-708-6754, and in person at the Meridian Hall box office (1 Front Street East) and the Meridian Arts Centre box office (5040 Yonge Street), Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm.

TO Live box office phone and email support is available Monday to Friday from

1 pm to 6 pm. Online ticket sales are available 24 hours a day.

For complete performance schedules, cast and creative information, and ticket details, visit tolive.com

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

 • CAMP!

Friday, July 17 – 9:30 pm

Saturday, July 18 – 8:30 pm

 • DADS

Saturday, July 18 – 6 pm

Sunday, July 19 – 6 pm

 • God Save the Sodomites

Sunday, July 19 – 2:30 pm

Sunday, July 19 – 8:30 pm

 • Pedro the Penguin

Saturday, July 18 – 12 pm

Sunday, July 19 – 12 pm

 • You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery

Friday, July 17 – 7 pm

Saturday, July 18 – 2:30 pm

Produced by TO Live in partnership with Toronto Fringe, Best of Fringe has become an annual showcase for outstanding independent theatre, extending the life of acclaimed productions while connecting artists with broader audiences.