• 2026 Hamilton Fringe - Audience Survey

  • Hello friend! Thank you so much for attending 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival, and for taking the time to fill out this survey.

    Hamilton Festival Theatre company (HFTco) is committed to listening to and learning from everyone in our community. This survey is an important way for us to hear about your experience and to help us improve our programming going forward.

    The information you share is ONLY used internally. We will NEVER share your personal information with anyone.

  • Demographics

  • We'd like to understand the demographics of Hamilton Fringe Festival patrons to better understand who our audiences are, what barriers our audiences might be facing, and how to better serve all our patrons and participants.

    However, we understand that not everyone is comfortable sharing this info, so there are no required questions on this page. Any information you provide is completely confidential.

  • How did you hear about the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival?
  • Have you attended Hamilton Fringe Festival in the past?
  • Have you attended other HFTco events in the past? (Frost Bites, Monologue Slam, etc.)
  • Your age:
  • Do you self-identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latina/Latino, and/or any other racialized community?
  • Do you self-identify as Deaf, hard of hearing, sick, living with a mental illness/mental disorder/mad, and/or living with a disability?
  • Household income:
  • Education (highest level completed):
  • Gender:
  • Do you live in the region of Hamilton-Wentworth (including Hamilton, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Glanbrook, Ancaster, and Flamborough)
  • HFTco is a registered charitable organization. Have you ever made a donation to HFTco/Hamilton Fringe Festival?

  • HFTco has a benefits program offering monthly supporters HFTco perks and access to FREE tickets to theatre productions all across Hamilton, all year-round.

    If you would like to join the Fringe-Makers, please reach out to development@HFTco.ca for more information, or visit HFTco.ca/donate (opens in new tab).

  • Box Office

    You may skip this section if you did NOT attend any paid/ticketed events at the Fringe
  • Did you attend any PAID (i.e. TICKETED) shows this year?
  • How many PAID shows did you attend?
  • Did you use our Online Box Office (i.e. our website) to purchase a button, ticket, or a Multi-Show Pass this year?
  • How would you rate your overall experience using the Online Box Office?
  • How would you rate the clarity / ease-of-use of our Online Box Office Instructions and the Box Office FAQ section?
  • Did you contact the Box Office team?
  • If you contacted the Box Office, how would you rate the quality of customer service you received? (Consider if your question/concern was resolved, if it was resolved in a timely manner, if the team member was knowledgeable, if the team member was polite, etc.)
  • Did you take advantage of any of the Fringe Benefits Button partner deals?
  • Did you "Tip the Fringe" by putting cash in the bucket or tapping the device at our venues?

  • Outdoor Programming

  • Did you know about Fringe Boulevard on King William St?
  • Did you visit Fringe Boulevard?
  • Did you or members of your family attend Kids Club Fun Day on Fringe Boulevard?
  • If YES, what ages were the kids who attended? (Select all that apply)
  • Did you know about the Fringe On The Streets walking tour?
  • Did you attend any Fringe On The Streets shows?
  • If YES, did you enjoy it?
  • How many Fringe On The Streets shows did you see?
  • Did you see Fringe On The Streets shows on the same day?
  • How many people in your household attended paid indoor or free outdoor Hamilton Fringe Festival programming this year?
  • How likely would you attend a Hamilton Fringe Festival event in the future?
  • Should be Empty: