PAY WHAT YOU CAN TICKETS AT DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026!
Dublin Fringe Festival is always considering new ways to try and make our shows accessible to as many people as possible. This year, we're proud to introduce a new initiative that aims to break down one of the biggest barriers to attending live performance: cost.
Our Pay What You Can (PWYC) ticketing scheme is back for 2026 and is available for select shows taking place after 6PM on Tuesday 8th September — one festival night with radical accessibility in mind.
WHAT IS PAY WHAT YOU CAN? PWYC means just that — you decide what you pay. Got a little extra? Chip in to support others. Feeling the pinch? Come along for less. Everyone wins. Especially the artists, because their fee is protected, no matter what. PWYC is a flexible, tiered pricing model that invites audiences to pay a little more if they can, so that others can pay a little less if they need to. It’s about community, solidarity, and shared access to brilliant, boundary-pushing art. This trial is one step in a larger journey to making sure our festival is a place for everyone.
Artists are fully supported. Dublin Fringe will cover any financial shortfall, so no one’s income is affected. We’re protecting the heartbeat of the festival — while opening the doors wider to audiences.
HOW DOES IT WORK? We offer a range of pricing tiers, and you select the one that works for you
💚 Low-Income Ticket: For anyone who needs it.
💚 Reduced Price Ticket: For anyone who needs it.
💛 Standard Price Tickets: This is the standard price and reflects the true cost of the ticket. A great choice if you're able to pay the standard rate.
❤️ Recommended Ticket Price: Buying at this price makes schemes like this possible and allows more people to see great art, thank you!
❤️ Supporter Ticket: For those who love what we do and want to support the ongoing work of the festival, including schemes like this one. Radical art is only made with your support.
We hope this initiative opens the door for new audiences to step into Fringe, and helps create a more equitable and inclusive experience for all.
Join us for the below performances and pay what you can to see what you love.
Tickets are subject to availability. All remaining available tickets for the below shows are available on PWYC pricing.
