“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.

Underground turns 20

We're back for our 20th year at the Buxton Fringe

FringeUnderground celebrates 20 years on the Buxton Fringe with an all-new 100-seat theatre opening at Buxton Working Men’s Club. Running alongside our popular Spring Gardens space in the heart of Buxton’s shopping street.

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Applications are open!

You can now apply to be part of our 2025 season. Head over to the Artists' Area to get started →.

Applications close on 21 March. , but we can accept late applications so get in touch.

Tickets go on sale on 9th May

Our 2025 season will be announced and tickets will go on sale from this website from Friday 9 May.

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 20th year, and runs the premiere and most popular venues on the Buxton Fringe.

We host a diverse programme of over 150 performances every year from every genre and corner of the UK. Underground have previously managed venues at the Old Hall Hotel, Pavilion Arts Centre and Old Clubhouse in Buxton, as well the Old Fire Station in Oxford and events in London and Edinburgh.

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