Fringe Festival
Brave Space
Sat, Jan 11 & Sun, Jan 12
1pm & 3:30pm
Overture Hall Main Lobby
$50
Immerse yourself in an enchanting circus adventure within a cozy tent. Witness a world of wonder unfold from a simple fabric puddle as an all-female troupe of bold acrobats captivates you with mesmerizing juggling, Cyr wheel spins, breathtaking duo trapeze acts, unique rope performances, and awe-inspiring feats of balance and strength. Trust is key in this limited 100-person experience as audience and performers co-create the show. Be prepared to sit, stand and roam in this interactive spectacle, where community and wonder merge for a fleeting, magical moment.
Fringe Festival
Kick off the New Year with a dive into the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As the world's largest arts festival, it offers a kaleidoscope of talent and spectacle. Our three-day mini-festival showcases top acts from last year, including cutting-edge theater, side-splitting comedy, mesmerizing drag and jaw-dropping cirque acts. Join us for one performance or delight in all five. You’ll get a glimpse into the electrifying energy of the Fringe, with the best of the best straight from the stages that set Edinburgh ablaze.
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"Moments of transcendence and utter collective enchantment."
The Stage
"Art created from joy and defined by teamwork. Everything the troupe performs is completed with love and support. That love is shared with the audience too."
Broadway Baby
"No false moves in this wonderous up-close circus."
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Sarah Tapper and "Brave Space" Cast. Photo by Michelle Reid.
Meet the Artist
Aloft Circus Arts
Founded in 2005, Aloft Circus Arts brings heart and artistry to a performance art usually associated with physical strength and fearlessness. The resulting shows highlight more than just the physical capacity to fly, twist, balance and spin. Aloft Circus Arts celebrates the human capacity for sensitivity as well as strength, beauty as well as bravery, empathy as well as pure creative fire. Its performers are some of the premier athletes in the world, from a diverse range of circus acts, but when they work together, the stories they share with the audience are always about the feelings and experiences that unite us all. The group looks to have a direct emotional dialogue with its audience, and due to its accessible nature, everyone regardless of education, age, culture or background can be engaged.
Aloft has produced eight full-length shows and performed countless one-off performances around the world. Its ongoing shows “El Circo Cheapo Cabaret” and “Sanctuary” have gained a cult following in Chicago, selling out every monthly show for the last 11 years! In addition to performances, Aloft runs one of the largest circus schools in the United States, creating a training center for new artists so that they always have exciting new talent to bring their productions to life.
Thank you to our Overture Presents partners
Title Partners
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Upcoming Variety Events
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October 18
Saturday
Comedy, Variety Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Capitol Theater
Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off limits!
7:00 PM -
October 25
Saturday
Comedy, Overture Presents, Variety Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome
Award-winning performer, charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with “You’re Welcome” — a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, skillful magic and delightful friends.
6:30 PM -
October 29
Wednesday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Wayne the Wizard
Rotunda Stage
Get ready for spooky fun and silly surprises! Wayne the Wizard brings Halloween to life with colorful magic, comedy ventriloquism and lots of audience participation.
Multiple Showtimes -
November 1 - November 2
2025/26 Season, Overture Presents, Variety Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
Capitol Theater
Enter the world of Cirque Mechanics, where breathtaking acrobatics meet mechanical marvels in a one-of-a-kind circus experience. Inspired by American ingenuity, this high-flying spectacle blends raw, real-world grit with the wonder of modern circus.
Multiple Showtimes -
November 22
Saturday
Duck Soup Cinema, Film, Variety For Heaven's Sake
Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "For Heaven's Sake." Harold Lloyd plays a carefree millionaire whose misadventures with a mission—and its charming founder’s daughter—spark a chain of comedic events and unexpected transformation.
Multiple Showtimes -
January 3
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Music, Overture Presents, Variety The Reset
Capitol Theater
Experience sound and music like never before at “The Reset—a transformative journey beyond the typical concert. Renowned singer and sound healer Davin Youngs layers vocals, crystal bowls, tuning forks and electronic beats into a mind-body “sound bath.”
Multiple Showtimes -
January 10
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Overture Presents, Variety Bill Blagg: Family Magic
Capitol Theater
Enjoy 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation and mind-bending magic may bring objects to life and make audience members float in mid-air!
3:00 PM -
January 24
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Magic Morgan & Liliana
Rotunda Stage
Magic Morgan & Liliana blend the art of illusion and comedy to create wholesome family entertainment. Expect humor, magic, mime and more as they dazzle the audience.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 21
Saturday
Duck Soup Cinema, Film, Variety Peter Pan
Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "Peter Pan." A spirited boy whisks the Darling children to a magical island for high-flying adventures and daring battles with pirates in this beautifully restored silent-film fantasy.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Mark Hayward
Rotunda Stage
Mark Hayward's performance is a delightful mix of comedy and object manipulation. Using props like yo-yos, tops, juggling equipment and even a mousetrap, he creates a fun and witty show that everyone can enjoy.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28 - March 8
2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Variety, Visual Arts "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson
Rotunda Studio
Free exhibition in Rotunda Studio! Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Dinosaur World Live
Overture Hall
Dare to enter a prehistoric realm where lifelike dinosaurs roar before your eyes. From the mighty T. Rex to the towering Giraffatitan, meet incredible creatures up close in an interactive family show. Don’t miss this thrilling Jurassic adventure live on stage!
3:00 PM -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Caitlin Cook - The Writing on the Stall
Promenade Hall
Caitlin Cook's hit bathroom graffiti musical transforms stall scribbles into the lyrics of her original songs and trail markers along her journey in this confessional, immersive and uproarious one-of-a-kind show.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety The Naked Magicians
Capitol Theater
Brace yourself for a magic show like no other! Direct from Las Vegas and London’s West End, Australia’s “The Naked Magicians” deliver world-class illusions and nonstop laughs—while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. 18+ only.
7:00 PM