Tickets are now on sale for the 34th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, presented by City Beverages. May 13–26, 2025, at Loch Haven Park in Orlando, this signature cultural event is the longest-running festival of its kind in the United States.
The 14-day event will feature more than 1,000 ticketed performances across theatre, dance, spoken word, comedy, musicals, and more. Tickets can be purchased at www.orlandofringe.org.
The Orlando Fringe Festival is committed to remaining “100% uncensored, 100% unjuried, 100% accessible, 100% inclusive,” and giving “100% of all tickets directly back to the artists.” The theme for this year’s festival is “Let Your Fringe Flag Fly.”
“We are officially one month away from the 34th annual Fringe, and we could not be more excited!” Orlando Fringe tri-leadership team Tempestt Halstead, Genevieve Bernard, and Melissa Fritzinger said. “There is an extra special feeling in the air awaiting the upcoming festival, and we cannot wait to present this year’s amazing, memorable, wildly creative show lineup that one can only experience at Fringe! Whether you’re a Fringe veteran or a newbie, it’s so easy and fun to Fringe. Just grab a button, choose your own Fringe adventure and enjoy two weeks of nonstop entertainment. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!”
Festival Opening and Teaser Shows
The festival officially opens on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Peach Venue at Orlando Family Stage. Immediately following the ceremony is the National and International Artists’ Teaser Show, which features one-minute preview performances by artists from five countries and 13 U.S. states.
Free Community Programming and Outdoor Festivities
In addition to ticketed performances, Orlando Fringe includes several free components open to the public. Highlights include:
Outdoor Stage: A free music and entertainment festival on the Fringe Lawn, with events such as the Orlando Independent Filmmakers Screening, the All Styles Dance Competition with Break Roots, artist-hosted Bingo (with a portion of proceeds supporting a local charity), and a pet adoption event in partnership with A Better Life Pet Rescue.
Visual Fringe: A visual arts experience with artwork displayed throughout festival grounds. All pieces are available for purchase.
Kids Fringe: Free programming for families and children, taking place May 17–18 and May 24–25 at the Orlando Garden Club.
Festival Footprint and Venues
Centered in Loch Haven Park, the 2025 festival will utilize five venues and the Visual Fringe HQ at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, along with four venues at Orlando Family Stage. Kids Fringe will be hosted at the Orlando Garden Club.
Bring Your Own Venue (BYOV) performances will be held at returning locations such as Renaissance Theatre Company and The Starlite Room @ Savoy, and new site Ten10 Brewing Co., in addition to artist-selected site-specific venues.
The Outdoor Stage on the lawn will feature new entertainment, expanded food vendor options, enhanced beverage offerings, and the return of the Soapbox performance space. Digital and printed festival guides will be available through Fringe partner Watermark Out News. Box offices are located at both Lowndes Shakespeare Center and Orlando Family Stage.
Ticket Information and Pricing
All ticketed shows range from free to $15. Performances on the Outdoor Stage, Kids Fringe, and Visual Fringe are free. Festival buttons, required for admission to ticketed shows, help support the event and its artists. Notably, 100% of ticket sales go directly to participating artists.
Key Festival Dates for 2025
May 13 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and National/International Teaser Show (Peach Venue, Orlando Family Stage)
May 14–26 – Main festival programming
May 26 – Patrons Pick Day and Closing Ceremonies
For tickets, venue details, and additional information, visit www.orlandofringe.org or contact the Fringe Box Office at 407-648-0077.