NAMBA’s 5th Annual Emerging Playwrights’ Splash Festival
Ventura Breeze
September 13, 2026
Ventura's own NAMBA Performing Arts Space is rolling out the red carpet again — the 5th Annual Emerging Playwrights' Splash Festival runs Sept. 19 through Oct. 24, and it's bringing eight award-winning productions straight from the Hollywood Fringe Festival to our corner of the 805.
Here's the part I love: every summer, NAMBA volunteers make the trek down to LA to scout fresh voices and bold new work exploring culture, identity, and history. That's a real commitment to keeping Ventura's arts scene vibrant and plugged into what's happening beyond the county line. Eight plays over five-plus weeks means plenty of chances to catch something unforgettable without fighting LA traffic.
Details are in the Ventura Breeze, so give it a read and grab your tickets early — these Fringe favorites don't stay small for long. See you downtown.
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