Rochester Fringe Festival 2026 — September 15-26, Downtown Rochester
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Downtown Rochester, NY (45+ venues including Parcel 5, Spiegeltent, Kodak Hall)
Cost: Varies by show (many free outdoor events)
Register / More Info ↗What is Happening
One of the country's most celebrated multidisciplinary arts festivals returns to downtown Rochester. From September 15 through 26, more than 715 performances across 45 venues fill the city with circus, comedy, dance, theatre, spoken word, and music. This year Pete Davidson is among the headliners, and free outdoor street performances happen nightly. It is 20 minutes from Pittsford — a world away in the best possible sense.
Details
Date: September 15-26, 2026 (12 nights) Time: Varies by show Location: Downtown Rochester, NY (Parcel 5, Spiegeltent, Kodak Hall, and 40+ more venues) Cost: Varies — many free outdoor shows; ticketed shows from $10+
How to Join
Browse the full lineup and buy tickets at rochesterfringe.com. Free outdoor programming needs no ticket.
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