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ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL

Since its debut in 2012, the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the most successful fringe festivals in the U.S., attracting more than 78,000 attendees in 2018. This multi-arts festival now boasts over 500 performances – more than a third of which are free – in 25+ venues in downtown Rochester, NY. Celebrating and inspiring creativity, the Fringe – which is partially curated by the festival and partially by festival venues – includes everything from theatre, music, comedy and dance, to children’s entertainment, spoken word, visual arts and so. much. more.
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 Festival Overview

Type of Festival

The Rochester Fringe Festival takes place in and around Rochester’s East End in a variety of venues with a growing extension to some of our favourite hubs. From parked cars to proscenium theaters, truly all of Rochester is a stage! Virtually any environment can be a venue, whether pre-existing or created as a Site Specific work.

About our Audience

The young to the young at heart

Festival Stats

The Rochester Fringe Festival attracted more than 78,000 attendees in 2018.

Artist Information

How Artists are Accepted

Application Period: Programed by venues, artists submit shows through a free application portal online at rochesterfringe.com, 

Benefits of Applying

We offer a participant pass which enables performers a $5.00 admission to shows before curtain based on seating availability. 

Costs and Deals

There is NO application fee for the Rochester Fringe Festival.
​there is a one-time Fringe registration/marketing fee that is required. (Please note that the fee is per production and *not* per performance or exhibition.) The maximum that one show can pay for registration is $150.

Tech Information

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Performance Schedule

60 minutes recommended but not enforced 

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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

Rochester Fringe Festival
77 Gibbs St
Rochester, NY 14605

On the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Rochester, New York – once known as the “Flour City” but now called the “Flower City" – is the third largest city in New York State. 

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 Important Dates for this Fringe

2019 - Current Year

Festival Dates

September 10 - 2, 2019

Application Dates

Applications Open: To Be Announced
​Application Deadline: To Be Announced

Other Important Dates

 2018 - Past Year for Perspective

Festival Dates

September 12 - 22, 2018

Application Dates

April 1 (at 9am EST) - April 30 (at 11:59pm EST)

Other Important Dates

2020 - Future Year

Festival Dates

To Be Announced

Application Dates

Applications Open:  To Be Announced
​Application Deadline: To Be Announced

Other Important Dates

List other important future dates here.

Past Festivals


Contact Us:

info@rochesterfringe.com

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Fringe Definition
    • Fringe Story
  • Festivals At-A-Glance
    • World Fringe Calendar
    • USAFF Calendar
    • Alphabetical List of US Fringes
  • Submit or Update a Festival