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The Grindstone Fringe BYOVs
>> BREAKING NEWS:
2026 applications now OPEN!
ABOUT THE GRINDSTONE BYOV's
The Grindstone is back for it's 8th year operating our HUB of venues only blocks away from the core Fringe site. It includes 5 venues and an outdoor street shutdown with Beer Garden. A perfect place to host your next Fringe show!
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August 13-23, 2026
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MILL CREEK STUDIO
Address: 9562 82 Ave (Under Mill Creek Cafe)
Capacity: 60
8 performances (Various times)
$135/performance = $1080 (plus GST)
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NOT Wheel Chair Accessible (Basement level), Air Conditioning, Raised Stage, Lights and Sound, Technician provided, Limited Storage, Beer and wine license
WHY CHOOSE THE GRINDSTONE FOR YOUR BYOV?
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Close proximity to the main festival site
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Our cluster of venues means more and more foot traffic.
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Our outdoor patio/street shutdown and bistro is a draw for artists and patrons alike. With cheap drinks and great food, you won’t want to hang out anywhere else!
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Grindstone is a venue created by Fringe Artists and operates on a Fringe model all year round running 10 shows per week outside of festival season.
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FRINGE HOLDOVERS – want to stay longer? We do our own hand picked hold overs.
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We provide a house technician, house manager and volunteer ticket scanner
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Professional equipment and staging
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Reasonable pricing
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Grindstone is a non-profit organization, a safe space where all are welcome
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Air conditioning
HOW TO
APPLY
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Please use this google form to apply! You'll need to be accepted into our venues before you apply to the Fringe proper.
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Deadline to apply to a Grindstone venue is Wednesday, February 13, 2026.
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Applicants will be notified if their application is successful or wait listed by Feb 20, 2026.
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Successful Applicants will have until March 6, 2026 to return a signed contract with 50% deposit to Grindstone secure their spot. Producers must also submit their show to the Fringe early April (please refer to the Fringe website for Fringe Deadlines and separate application fees).
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The other 50% will be due July 31st, 2026.
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