“One of the best-run venues of any Fringe anywhere

- Fringe Guru

Welcome to Underground

Presenting over 200 performances of the finest theatre, comedy and music shows, from across the world, at the beautiful Buxton Fringe, every July.

2024 Fringe is over

Our 2024 programme is complete! Thanks to all the artists, audience, and staff members who made our first year in our new space a roaring success.

See our 2024 programme →

This year we hosted around 150 performances of 60 shows, attended by over 3,000 audience across 17 days, with theatre, music, comedy, family shows, magic, panel shows and much more.

We'll be back in Buxton for our 20th year in 2025... watch this space...

About Us

Underground has managed award-winning theatres and performance venues since 2006. Set up by two Buxton teenagers to bring more diverse performance into their home town, Underground is now in its 19th year, and runs the premiere and most popular venues on the Buxton Fringe, as well as managing spaces at other festivals.

Initially established underneath the Old Hall Hotel, in 2017 we moved to a new space above The Old Clubhouse for another six years. In 2024 we're moving to our new home in Buxton's much-loved Springs shopping centre.

More about Underground →

Getting Here

Underground at The Clubhouse
3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN

How to find us →

Underground at The Arts Centre
Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN