Gasp! The Gasparilla Fringe Festival

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120 W Gasparilla Plz
Tampa, FL 33602

GASP! the Gasparilla Fringe Festival is an annual performing arts event held in Tampa, FL, presented by Creative Loafing and sponsored by Tampa International Airport. This unique festival features a diverse lineup of dance, theater, music, body art, fashion, and spoken word performances both inside and outside the Tampa Museum of Art. Attendees can expect an eclectic mix of artistic expressions, including a world premiere dance-theater collaboration performed on a grassy slope above the Tampa Riverwalk. With general admission and VIP ticket options available, GASP! offers an unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts and culture seekers.

Featuring local and international artists, GASP! showcases the talents of renowned playwright Sheila Cowley, dancer-choreographer Helen Hansen French, and other notable performers. From the imaginative outdoor work of Air-Earth-Fire-Water to the multi-disciplinary collaboration inspired by the Japanese fable The Crane Wife, the festival offers a range of captivating performances. Attendees can also enjoy the energetic step dancers from the Scariff Gilleoghan School of Irish Dance, the witty and perfectly executed moves of the VYB Dance Company, and an improv project choreographed by guest artist Heidi Henderson. With its vibrant and diverse program, GASP! promises an evening of artistic exploration and entertainment.

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3.59 reviews
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Alicia P.
3/18/2018

I had no idea what this was all about as I walked up from Ashley St to the Tampa Museum of Art.....honestly, I was just confused.... Walked up to the long table, got my wristband and looked at the...

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Lori B.
3/18/2018

What a fun event at the Tampa Museum of Art! Featuring performance art covering many genres, I wished I could've cloned myself to see everything. With so many rotating acts, I feel like I missed a...

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Tina S.
4/10/2016

What a fabulous and phenomenal affair in the heart of Downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art was a fabulous venue for this event. Kudos and many thanks to Creative Loafing for putting on this...

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Boon C.
4/1/2016

Fun event !!! This Gasp with a lot talented artists for dancer, monologue, and singer. They has put up a show that is very interesting. Gasp. Gasparilla Fringe Festival has two level of...

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Anna M.
3/31/2017

This event was unbearable for me. The flow of the entertainment was poorly planned and unorganized. We purchased VIP tickets which included four drinks and food. The food was a hot dog bar with...

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