Since its debut in 2012, the Rochester Fringe Festival has become the largest multi-arts festival in New York State. It is a 12 day event comprised of over 500 visual and performing arts shows in downtown Rochester. The festival has a range of theater, comedy, family entertainment, music, film, dance, opera and more. Here is an event guide for your visit this September 12-23, 2023.
Event Lineup:
September 12-17 & 19-23
Circolumbia: Corazón
A circus troupe with a performance made up of Latin beats, sky-high stunts and daring moves. The group will perform a show written and produced exclusively for the Rochester Fringe Festival in the Spiegeltent.
September 15 & 16
Cirque Inextremiste
A downtown celebration for FREE with food, drinks, and entertainment by DJ ha-MEEN and The Fanzinis in Ballet Poulet.
September 23
Kids Day
A full day of fun activities and events for the whole family! Enjoy chalk art, pumpkin painting, Disco Kids, Fringe Street Beat and Astrofringe: A Celestial Stargazing Experience
The Spiegelgarden
The backyard vibe of the Fringe Fest. Come here to rest, relax, eat, drink and meet up with friends. The Spiegelgarden is equipped with urban landscaping, outdoor art, lounge furniture, giant games and fire pits.
September 22 & 23, 11 PM
Silent Disco
Enjoy an epic dance party that has no sound until you slip on your headphones! With live DJs and a three-channel system, you can change up the music for whatever mood you’re looking for with just the touch of a button. Student admission is $15 with an ID.
Pedestrian Drive-In
Enjoy an outdoor movie on the big screen with personalized audio via the Silent Disco headphones! Food and drinks will be available at the food truck on site. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Movie Showtimes:
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar – September 18
Life is Beautiful (La Vita e Bella) – September 19
Louder is Not Always Clearer– September 21
Four Weddings and a Funeral – September 21
It’s Made of Thoughts – September 22
Blowing off the Lake – September 22
Top Gun: Maverick – September 22
Boo! A Madea Halloween – September 23
Shaun of the Dead – September 23
Festival-goers can find parking at any of the following garages with a $7 Special Event Rate:
-East End Garage
475 Main Street East
-Washington Square Garage
111 Woodbury Blvd
-Court Street Garage
194 Court Street
-Sister Cities Garage
28 North Fitzhugh Street
-5 Star Bank Plaza Parage
100 Chestnut Street (Entrance via roundabout between E. Broad St. and Court St.)
For tickets or other event information, visit https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/all-shows
