Little 5 Points is about to get even more eccentric. The Atlanta Street Fringe festival returns to the neighborhood for its third year, bringing two weekends of free outdoor performances to the streets, plazas, and storefronts of Atlanta's bohemian hub.
The festival runs May 29-31 and June 5-7, presented in partnership with the Atlanta Fringe Festival, Medias Res Immersive Theatre, and the Little 5 Points Cultural District. This year's lineup includes 21 local and visiting performers showcasing everything from hula hoop spectacles to folk puppetry.
"Atlanta Street Fringe brings unexpected art directly to the public and celebrates the creativity and eccentric spirit that make Little 5 Points such a unique cultural destination," said Louis Kyper, the festival organizer.
Performances run 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. The lineup includes buskers, circus artists, musicians, comedians, puppeteers, dancers, illusionists, and immersive theater creators.
While all events are free to attend, festival-goers are encouraged to donate to the performing artists. Attendees can also vote for their favorite busker by scanning QR codes at the event. The performer with the most votes receives a $150 Audience Choice Award.
Little 5 Points has long been home to Atlanta's alternative arts scene, and Street Fringe leans into that identity. The festival offers a chance to experience the neighborhood's creative energy in its purest form.
