Buxton Festival Fringe is a prominent open-access arts festival held annually in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, typically running concurrently with the Buxton International Festival. Established in 1980, it serves as a showcase for a diverse range of performers and artists, featuring genres such as theatre, comedy, music, dance, spoken word, street theatre, visual arts, and film. It is considered one of the largest fringe events in the UK, often used by artists as a preview platform before appearing at the Edinburgh Festival. The festival features a printed programme, reviews, awards, and takes place in various venues across Buxton.