Saint Louis’ Original Arts Incubator is Back for Season 14!
STLFringe FEST ‘25, the region’s premier independent performing arts festival, will be igniting stages and streets across the Grand Center Arts District with an explosion of boundary-breaking theatre, dance, music, musicals, magic, film, and more.
Now in their 14th season, STLFringe FEST continues its mission of amplifying independent voices and creating space for cutting-edge, fresh, and profound artistic creations. With more than 100+ performances by local and national artists, the 2025 festival promises to challenge conventions, stir conversations, and showcase the transformative power of live performance.
“At a time when our world faces profound change, the arts must not follow—they must lead,” says Matthew R. Kerns, MFA, President and Artistic Director of St Lou Fringe. “STLFringe FEST ‘25 is a catalyst to inspire artists and audiences alike. We’re not just offering escape—we’re offering the kind of fearless storytelling that builds a better world.”
The STLFringe Fringe FEST ‘25, Headline Act Series, is sponsored by Stellie Siteman, Siteman Family Charitable Fund, and features: The Cherokee Street Theater Company’s world-premiere of, John Hughes Choose Your Own Adventure. “This production brilliantly fuses the nostalgic charm of Hughes’ iconic films with the interactive excitement of those choose-your-own-adventure books from childhood,” says Suki Peters, Co-Artistic Director of The Cherokee Street Theater Company.
Next, the National Headline Act welcomes, Kansas City artist, Br. John Rajpa, in a St. Louis premiere cabaret performance of, It’s Not Over Until the Legends Sing. Lastly, our Late Night Headline Act welcomes back to our stage St. Louis’ own international burlesque star, Lola Van Ella & the Van Ella Bordella in a new world-premiere production.
STLFringe FEST ’25 is made possible through the generous support of regional arts partners, sponsors, and the passionate participation of St. Louis’ vibrant independent arts community.
Stay tuned for the full lineup of shows, schedules, and ticket information coming June 11, 2025 stlfringe.org.
