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The International Network
of Off Theatre and Performing arts

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MAY 2025

  • Fringe is a concept that embraces an independent vision of performing arts, featuring multidisciplinary performances that also take place in unconventional spaces. These are productions outside the institutional art circuits, allowing performances and artistic choices to be made with complete freedom.

  • Fringe Italia Off is an artistic and cultural project focused on territorial marketing and off-season cultural tourism. Created by the associations La Memoria del Teatro and Milano Off, it connects the cities of Milan and Catania through two Fringe Festivals: MILANO OFF and CATANIA OFF (held between September and October). Additionally, it develops year-round programming from November to May through the PALCO OFF series.

  • A Network of Festivals, Theaters, and Professionals for the Off Performance Circuit

    FRINGE ITALIA OFF NETWORK is a network that connects theaters and industry professionals across Italy and beyond, welcoming independent and Off artists and promoting their work.

    You can also participate as a Theater Venue, Volunteer, Host an Artist, Journalist, or Industry Professional.

    CLICK ON “Get Involved”

  • Applications Closed

    Selections are currently underway, and the program is coming soon!

Concept 2024
A THREE-DIMENSIONAL JOURNEY

In 2024, we commemorate the 700th anniversary of MARCO POLO’s passing. His passion for discovering new cultures is celebrated worldwide, and we embrace his iconic representation of Italy’s cultural mission across the globe in the sixth edition of the MILANO OFF FRINGE FESTIVAL and the third edition of the CATANIA OFF FRINGE FESTIVAL.

The common thread of this year’s festival editions—the theme— is “THE JOURNEY”.

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“I didn’t tell half of what I saw”
MARCO POLO

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