ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL

The Orlando Fringe is the longest running Fringe Theatre Festival in the United States, celebrating 30 years as “Orlando’s Most Unique Cultural Experience.” 

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 Festival Overview

TYPE OF FESTIVAL

11 FESTIVAL MANAGED INDOOR VENUES WITHIN A CENTRAL CULTURAL PARK. 

ORLANDO FRINGE HAS THREE PARTNER BYOV LOCATIONS.

SITE-SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ARE ALSO PERMITTED.

ABOUT OUR AUDIENCE

Orlando Fringe fans come in all ages. The Lawn, Beer tent, Booze tent and FREE Outdoor Stage brings non-theatre fans to Fringe where artists can meet and promote their shows. 

festival stats

75,000 attendees in 2019.

​Orlando Fringe returns 100% of ticket sales to artists. 

Tickets range is set by the individual artists from free to $12.

Artist Information

How Artists are Accepted

Lottery with 50% local, 25% national, and 25% international. 

Benefits of Applying

​Awards System: Critics Choice Award

Reviews Situation: Reviews by Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Weekly. LGBTQ+ shows reviews by Watermark.

Billeting Situation: National and international artist billeting available.

Artist Comp Policy: Artists are provided with a number of comps to distribute as they see fit.

Costs and Deals

Application Fee:
​$25 SEPT 1 - OCT 31
$50 NOV 1 - NOV 15

Production Fee: varies by venue and number of performances.

​Box Office % to Artist: 100%

Other fees: piano rental fee and music license fee if applicable.

​Average Payout: $3,261
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Tech Information

Venues shapes and sizes vary.

Projectors available for most venues. 

Performance Schedule

Minimum show length: 15 minutes
Average show length: 60 minutes
Maximum show length 90 minutes

Number of performances: maximum of 7.
​Varies by order in the lottery.

Other

Orlando Fringe also hosts a 4-day Winter Mini-Fest fundraiser in January.

Orlando, FLORIDA

Orlando Fringe
816 E. Rollins st., Suite 300
Orlando, Florida 32803

Orlando is much more than theme parks. It's home to a vibrant arts community. 

ORLANDOFRINGE.ORG

 Important Dates for this Fringe

2021 - Current Year (30th anniversary)

Festival Dates

May 18-31, 2021

Application Dates

Applications Open: Sept 1
​Application Deadline: Nov 15 at 5pm EST

Other Important Dates

Lottery date: Dec 2 - broadcast live on facebook

Show information & image deadline: Feb 19

Tech information deadline: Mar 1

Local teaser show: Apr 13

National / International teaser: May 18

 2019 - Past Year for Perspective

Festival Dates

MAY 14-27, 2019

Application Dates

APPLICATIONS OPEN: SEPT 1
​APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV 15 AT 5PM

Other Important Dates

LOTTERY DATE: DEC 3 - BROADCAST LIVE ON FACEBOOK

SHOW INFORMATION & IMAGE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20

TECH INFORMATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1

LOCAL TEASER SHOW: APRIL 15

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL TEASER: MAY 14

2022 - Future Year 

Festival Dates

MAY 17-30, 2022

Application Dates

APPLICATIONS OPEN: SEPT 1
​APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV 15 AT 5PM

Other Important Dates

LOTTERY DATE: DEC 7 - BROADCAST LIVE ON FACEBOOK

SHOW INFORMATION & IMAGE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 17

TECH INFORMATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1

LOCAL TEASER SHOW: APRIL 12

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL TEASER: MAY 18

Past Festivals

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