Baltimore’s beloved Appeal Metropolis Fringe is again! The 2026 version of the competition options 12 exhibits supported by the work of greater than 30 performing artists whose work spans efficiency genres together with dance, spoken phrase, poetry, music, movie, and theatre. For 2 weekends, exhibits might be carried out all through The Peale, Baltimore’s Neighborhood Museum, situated within the coronary heart of downtown Baltimore. Catch performances Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 10pm, and Sundays from midday to 3pm, April 24 – 26 and Might 1-3. Tickets begin at $18 for college kids and artists and are bought by day — friends pay one admission and might see something that day has to supply, all beneath one roof at The Peale.
The 2026 Lineup
Over 50 performances will begin all through the six-day competition, that includes daring new work from the next artists:
“A Solo of Power” from Isaih Robinson and Petula Caesar “A Solo of Power” is an immersive one-man theatrical expertise set inside a surreal museum. Audiences discover hanging artwork installations earlier than watching a charismatic man tour what he believes is his legacy, solely to uncover truths about love, trauma, violence, and survival in a poetic, uncooked reckoning.
“Born Greg” from Max Kaczor “Born Greg” is about comic Max Kaczor whose title was, for twenty-four hours, “Greg.” Max seems at what life has turn into, and imagines what it may’ve been. Weaving collectively childhood recollections, household quirks, and life experiences, Max brings you on a journey of what it means to be “Born Greg.”
“Empty Night time” from Hattimatim-Workforce An injured thief encounters a wounded tiger as each attempt to discover meals for his or her kids. Award-winning playwright Abhisek Bhattacharya’s “Empty Night time” is a narrative of our time when the forests are shrinking, animal habitat dwindling. It’s a story of discovering what it really means to be human.
“From Breastfeeding to Burning Man” from Claudia Brown This one-woman play follows “Hannah,” a single mom in her 40s navigating therapeutic and hope within the “Burner” group, following the sudden finish of her 15-year marriage. By dialogue and flashbacks, Hannah searches for interior peace and therapeutic. This present options some viewers participation.
“in && of my thoughts” from Jazzo Artist Jazzo builds a thoughts stay utilizing vocal looping and spoken phrase. Every concord turns into a voice (confidence, doubt, logic) then spiral, competing for management. Because the soundscape grows, her ideas argue, agree, and reshape actuality. A musical inside panorama the place sound constantly adjustments.
“Kaleidoscope” from ZBRI Dance “Kaleidoscope” is an summary story advised by means of dance and stay music, exploring how each constructive and unfavourable energies ripple in communities, taking audiences on a journey by means of the methods we are able to depend on one another to create waves/fractals of social change. Viewers participation is welcome all through this household pleasant present.
“open heartsong surgical procedure” from Robert Campbell “open heartsong surgical procedure” explores love as a multifaceted, expansive, ample, sensual, cerebral, and ever-evolving idea by means of poetry (seen textual content and spoken phrase voiceover) and movie.
“Doing It My Approach LIVE” from RAYSHARD Artist RAYSHARD blends soulful R&B vocals, pop and dance vitality, and interactive viewers engagement right into a vibrant stay efficiency. By music, storytelling, and uplifting dialog, RAYSHARD creates an inclusive, high-energy expertise the place audiences sing, transfer, and join. Every present celebrates pleasure, authenticity, and group whereas delivering recognizable, crowd-pleasing performances.
“Reactor” from Thann Tolley The convictions of famend nuclear physicist Matthew Bromwell are examined past what anybody thought potential in “Reactor,” a tragic love story about doing what have to be carried out to save lots of the longer term, irrespective of the price. Is love that transcends time sufficient to interrupt the cycle? Or does Matthew want one thing extra?
Shida X ignites the stage with an electrifying dancehall expertise rhythmic and grooving, rooted in Caribbean tradition and daring storytelling. Interspersed all through her set, she engages the viewers by means of call-and-response, educating a patois verse for sing-along, and guiding a short dance — remodeling the viewers into energetic members in a vibrant, unforgettable cultural celebration.
“Write A Will… Get Faith” by James Bunzli A comic book, whimsical romp written and carried out by James Bunzli by means of his previous decisions and evolving concepts about what issues.
Along with these exhibits, the primary flooring of The Peale might be activated every day by the artists of oddly comPSD, that includes DJ units and humanities actions for audiences. Friends may watch visible artist Donnart paint stay competition Saturdays, April 25 and Might 2. And on a regular basis of the competition, DJ Increase will host karaoke within the third flooring gallery area. Concessions might be out there for buy on website, together with quite a lot of vegan and non-vegan soul meals bowls from Chef Elle Moseley’s Cre8tiveMindz Café.
Appeal Metropolis Fringe presents the 2026 Appeal Metropolis Fringe Pageant, that includes 12 exhibits carried out throughout six nights (April 24-26 and Might 1-3) at The Peale, 225 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD. Tickets vary from $18-$38 for a day cross to $98 for an all-access competition cross, and can be found right here.
About Appeal Metropolis Fringe
Based in 2012, Appeal Metropolis Fringe is a nonprofit that develops, showcases, and celebrates new and revolutionary theater by offering a stage for town’s freshest, weirdest, boldest performing artists on the annual Appeal Metropolis Fringe Pageant and Nights On The Fringe. That includes contemporary new exhibits, after-parties with stay music and comedy, and unique competition collaborations, Appeal Metropolis Fringe tasks are to not be missed. Appeal Metropolis Fringe goals to attach and elevate the theater group, entice non-traditional theatergoers, and have interaction communities not generally represented in conventional theater areas.
