The Wanstead Fringe will return in September for its 14th year, another celebration of music, theatre, books, food, local history, film, comedy and more. You might like to make a note of these dates:
FRINGE 2026 – Saturday 5th to Saturday 26th September.
Key dates:
Eve-of-Fringe Charivari – Friday 4th September
Duke Street party – Saturday 5th September
Open air Kinema – Saturday 12th September
Wanstead Festival – Sunday 13th September
Family Book Day – Saturday 19th September
Jumble Trail – Saturday 26th September
Finale party – Saturday 26th September
It’s all coordinated by a group of local volunteers who operate as the Wanstead Fringe, a not-for-profit community interest company. Funding comes from the support of its sponsors, Petty Son & Prestwich, Edwards Duthie Shamash, North London Loft Rooms, The Duke, East London Brewery, Compassionate Funerals, City Place Coffee and Two Toms. And the Friends of Wanstead Fringe also support it with subscriptions.
Organisers are currently seeking anyone interested in making things happen, particularly:
* helping with the running of plays at the Wanstead Curtain and The Bull
* film-lovers who yearn to help show films
* friendly folk who are happy to collect tickets and help people to their seats
* publicity geniuses who can make sure everyone in Wanstead and beyond knows what’s happening.
Also… it’s not too late if you want to run an event. Ask the Fringe team for advice and what kind of things fit.
If you want to be a part of it, you can sign up using this Team Wanstead form here.