Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

When is Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2027?

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2027 runs May 18 to 31, 2027.

How the dates are set: A 14-day festival in mid-May, with dates announced by the organizer each year.

See every event in May 2027

Source: orlandofringe.org

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival schedule

• May 12, 2026: Ribbon cutting and official festival opening, with a National/International Artist Teaser Show at the Peach Venue at Orlando Family Stage.
• May 25, 2026: Patrons Pick Day (top-selling shows) and Closing Ceremonies.
• Festival weekends: May 22, 23, 29 and 30, 10 am to 2 pm: Kids Fringe at the Orlando Garden Club, 710 E Rollins St, with shows, crafts, activities and games. It is free.

Sources: broadwayworld.com, orlandofringe.org

Getting to Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

• In 2026 the main venues were centralized in Loch Haven Park, including four venues at Orlando Family Stage. Bring Your Own Venue locations were spread around town, including The Starlite Room at Savoy and B-side at Ten10 Brewing Co.

Source: broadwayworld.com

Tickets and cost

In 2026, all ticketed shows were $15. The Outdoor Stage, Kids Fringe and Visual Fringe were free. One hundred percent of ticket sales go to the artists.

Source: broadwayworld.com

History of Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

Orlando Fringe has provided a space for artists since 1992. It produces the longest-running Fringe in the United States, which strives to be unjuried and uncensored, with 100% of ticket sales given back to the artists.

Source: orlandofringe.org

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival: questions people ask

Sources: orlandofringe.org, broadwayworld.com, orlandofringe.org

About Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

Two weeks of uncensored, unjuried theater at Loch Haven Park, with every ticket dollar going to the artists.

Orlando Fringe has run since 1992 and calls itself the longest-running Fringe in the United States. In 2026 it offered more than 1,000 ticketed performances across theater, dance, storytelling, musicals and comedy, with a free outdoor stage and Visual Fringe art. All ticketed shows were $15 in 2026, and 100% of ticket sales go to the artists. The catch is that May in Orlando is hot, so the indoor venues matter.

Know before you go

• In 2026 all ticketed shows were $15, and the Outdoor Stage, Kids Fringe and Visual Fringe were free.
• Kids Fringe runs on festival weekends at the Orlando Garden Club.
• Orlando International (MCO) is the main airport, about 20 to 30 minutes by car from Loch Haven Park.

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