APPLY TO ORLANDO FRINGE 2027
FRINGE IS...
Orlando Fringe is the longest-running Fringe festival in the United States. Our festival is built around artistic freedom, creative risk, experimentation, and giving artists a platform to connect with audiences.
100% UNJURIED
Artists are selected through a lottery, not by a panel of judges.
100% UNCENSORED
Artists control their artistic content and creative expression.
100% ACCESSIBLE
We work to create opportunities for artists and audiences of all bodies, abilities, and identities.
100% INCLUSIVE
We welcome artists and audiences from all backgrounds.
100% TO ARTISTS
100% of ticket sales from Fringe performances go directly to artists.
HOW THE LOTTERY WORKS
Orlando Fringe is a lottery-based festival. Every eligible festival managed application has a chance to be selected, regardless of an artist's experience level.
APPLY
Complete your application through Eventotron before the deadline.
CHOOSE YOUR CATEGORY
Applications are categorized as Local, National, or International based on where the main contact resides.
ENTER THE LOTTERY
Applications are entered into a tiered lottery based on venue seating capacity and geographic category.
GET DRAWN
The lottery determines which artists are offered a Festival-Managed Venue.
Within 120 miles of Orlando
United States, 120 miles outside the local area
Outside the United States
The 2027 lottery will be drawn live on December 7, 2026.
AMPLIFYING VOICES
Orlando Fringe is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative environment. Our Amplifying Voices Lottery creates additional opportunities for artists and communities that have historically been underrepresented.
To qualify, the project must be PRODUCED by an individual who is a member of an underserved community. Having cast members of diverse backgrounds is wonderful, but does not qualify you to enter the Amplified Voices Lottery. As a reminder, this additional opportunity is to make sure our festival and community is giving as many opportunities as possible to under represented marginalized communities even within the Fringe framework; by in large theatre is not a diverse enough space and we are seeking to platform diverse stories and voices.
If you enter the Amplifying Voices Lottery and are not selected, your application will still be entered into the general lottery for your desired tier.
WHAT CAN I APPLY FOR?
Festival-Managed Venues aren't the only way to participate in Orlando Fringe. Explore the different opportunities available to artists.
Festival-Managed Venue
Apply through the main Fringe lottery for a venue operated directly by Orlando Fringe.
Best for:Theatre, comedy, dance, puppetry, musicals, performance art, storytelling, and more.
Bring Your Own Venue
Didn't get in the lottery? Theres still other ways for you to participate. BYOVs are independently operated partner venues participating in the festival. Applications open after the lottery.
Site Specific
Create work in a nontraditional or "found" space. Think outside, inside a vehicle, in a pool, or anywhere else your idea takes you.
Outdoor Stage
The Outdoor Stage on The Lawn is designed for small, self-contained acts such as musicians, storytellers, poets, dancers, comedians, and more.
Kids Fringe
A four-day family-friendly festival featuring performances, workshops, interactive art, and more. Happens over the weekends of the Festival at Garden Club
2027 dates: May 22, 23, 29 & 30.
Fringers of the Future
A special opportunity for middle and high school-aged creators. Application and performance fees are waived.
Visual Fringe
Opportunities for visual artists to participate in the Fringe community and sell/showcase their work.
FESTIVAL-MANAGED VENUES
If you're applying through the main lottery, this is the section you need to know.
Performance Length
Shows selected through the 2027 lottery must have a runtime between 0 and 75 minutes.
The runtime you enter on your application is the maximum time allowed for your show.
Your runtime may be reduced, but it cannot be increased after your application is submitted.
Rights & Royalties
Artists and producing companies are responsible for securing all necessary rights, royalties, copyrights, and union waivers.
Proof of rights must be provided to Orlando Fringe when requested.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO APPLY?
Your application fee is non-refundable and must be paid when you submit your application.
EARLY BIRD
September 1 through
October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
REGULAR
November 1 through
November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Production Fees If You're Selected
If your production is selected in the lottery, you will receive an offer based on your tier, venue seating capacity, number of performances, and performance length.
Additional fees may apply for shows longer than 60 minutes.
Production fees are on a sliding scale based off of seating capacity, technical ability of venue and how many shows you are offered. The prices reflect shows that are 60 minutes or less in runtime. If you wish to add minutes to your show (max 75 min) an additional $200 will be added. Production fees are not due until after the lottery occurs, and an offer has been made. Typically within 2 weeks after the lottery occurs. Venues subject to change anytime, including venue layout, capacity, set design/treatment. We rent all of our venues and our venue partners may need to change the venue based off of their operations. We will communicate all venue changes as soon as we receive them.
Tier 1 Production Fees Range from $950 to $1825 depending on how many shows you are offered. Please budget accordingly.
Tier 2 Production Fees Range from $750 to $950 depending on how many shows you are offered. Please budget accordingly.
Tier 3 Production Fees Range from $525 to $775 depending on how many shows you are offered. Please budget accordingly.
Production fee information will be provided with your lottery placement offer.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Have these things ready before you start your Eventotron application.
Important: You May Only Apply With One Show
You may only apply as a producer or producing company for one show.
If you are producing one show and co-producing another, that still counts as producing more than one show.
Your Producer/Main Contact is responsible for administrative and production correspondence from the lottery through the end of the festival.
THE IMPORTANT RULES
We know. There are rules. Here are the ones you really need to know.
Application Requirements
- Your entire application must be completed and submitted before the deadline.
- Your application fee must be paid before the deadline.
- Your show must have a title. TBA and TBD titles will not be accepted.
- You may only apply as a producer or producing company for one show.
Lottery Rules
- All eligible applicants are entered into a tiered lottery.
- Geographic quotas apply to Local, National, and International applicants.
- You may not sell or trade your lottery position.
- If you apply under the wrong geographic category, Orlando Fringe may move your application to the appropriate category.
Producer Responsibilities
The Producer/Main Contact is responsible for administrative and production correspondence from the lottery through the end of the festival.
They are responsible for receiving and making payments and for completing required tax documentation.
Rights, Royalties & Copyright
Artist groups are responsible for securing all rights, royalties, copyrights, and applicable union waivers for their work.
Failure to secure necessary rights may result in removal of the production from the festival.
Payment After Selection
If selected, you will receive an offer based on your tier, seating capacity, number of performances, and performance length.
The remaining balance must be paid within 72 hours of venue placement or you will automatically forfeit your space in the festival.
What If I Don't Get Selected?
If your show is not selected, it may be placed on the waitlist.
A production that did not secure a spot through the lottery may not be sold or traded to another producer who successfully obtained a lottery position.
2027 APPLICATION TIMELINE
Put these dates on your calendar now.
Kids Fringe
Kids Fringe is a four-day, family-friendly Fringe festival happening during the May festival.
2027 dates: May 22, 23, 29 & 30, 10 AM–2 PM at the Orlando Garden Club.
- No application fee for Kids Fringe.
- Stage shows must be 30 minutes or less, including load-in and load-out.
- Basic technical requirements only.
- Workshops, strolling entertainment, and interactive experiences are welcome.
Kids Fringe applications will open in early 2027.
Fringers of the Future
Orlando Fringe opens the festival lottery to middle and high school-aged creators who want to stage a production at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.
- Application fees are waived.
- Performance fees are waived.
- A special lottery determines available spots.
- Selected artists may receive up to three performances.
- 100% of ticket sales are returned to the participating program.
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help. If you have questions about the application, lottery, or participating at Orlando Fringe, reach out.
Application Questions
Email: tempestt@orlandofringe.org
Eventotron will also send confirmation when your application has been successfully submitted.
Applying Through Eventotron
You'll need an Eventotron account to submit your application.
Go to the 2027 Eventotron Application →READY TO FRINGE?
Applications for the 36th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival open September 1, 2026 at noon EST.
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