ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVALThe 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 FESTIVAL11 FESTIVAL MANAGED INDOOR VENUES WITHIN A CENTRAL CULTURAL PARK.
ORLANDO FRINGE HAS THREE PARTNER BYOV LOCATIONS. SITE-SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ARE ALSO PERMITTED. |
ABOUT OUR AUDIENCEOrlando 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.
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festival stats75,000 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 AcceptedLottery with 50% local, 25% national, and 25% international.
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Benefits of ApplyingAwards 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 DealsApplication 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 |
Tech InformationVenues shapes and sizes vary.
Projectors available for most venues. |
Performance ScheduleMinimum 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. |
OtherOrlando Fringe also hosts a 4-day Winter Mini-Fest fundraiser in January.
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Orlando, FLORIDAOrlando 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. |
Important Dates
Festival DatesMay 12th- 25th, 2026
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Application DatesApplications Open: Sept 1
Application Deadline: Nov 15 at 5pm EST |
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