The Fringe programmes are an extended and freely admitted part of the Cello Biennale. With among others the Lunch Concerts and Open Podia with students of the conservatories of the 10 cities around the world. During the Lunch Concerts (top) students of the conservatories of Beijing, Boston, Detmold, Dublin, Freiburg, Helsinki, Yerevan, Cologne, London and Rome will perform.

During the Cello Biënnale the Bimhuis restaurant is open for lunch from 12 to 3 PM.