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The festival will open on Indigenous Peoples Day, Friday, June 21st, 2024 with a special opening. This will be followed by a jam-packed weekend of performances until Sunday, June 23rd.

There are outdoor sites on the adjacent grounds to the Enwaayang Building at Trent University and an indoor space at Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space.

Please have a look at our Venue Map for more details.

Outdoor shows will move into the nearby buildings in case of rain.

To be announced.

It is an unjuried, uncensored festival for independent performers in theatre, dance, music and comedy. Participants send in applications and are chosen by lottery. Performers receive 100% of the box office proceeds. NIFF is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.

NIFF stands out as all performers or performance groups feature a majority of Indigenous artists. Artists are guided by seasoned Indigenous mentors to refine their artistic practice and are given various artistic development opportunities.

NIFF takes place in the traditional lands of the Michi Saagiig, within the boundaries of the Williams Treaty and Treaty 20, on land known as Nogojiwanong/Peterborough/Trent University.

1 Gzowski Way
Trent University - East Bank
Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8S6

• By Bike:
Utilize the Rotary Greenway Trail that runs from downtown to Trent.

• By Bus:

For transit directions, you can use Google Maps. Click here, then select the bus/transit icon, and it'll show your route, travel/arrival time, and the next bus's arrival.

• By Car: Drive to the festival and park for free in lot X. See our Venue Map

Expect punctual starts for all shows. Given the limited audience capacity and short durations of the performances, punctuality is crucial. We suggest arriving 15 minutes prior to show time.

Tickets go on sale online in May 2024. Check this site then, find a performance you are interested in and follow the links to buy tickets.