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ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at Rochester Fringe Festival
Dates: 9/9/2025 - 9/20/2025
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The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is set to take place from September 9 to September 20, 2025, showcasing the vibrant performing arts scene in Rochester, NY. As one of the largest fringe festivals in the nation, it features a diverse array of performances including theater, music, comedy, and dance, attracting nearly a million attendees since its inception. This year, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as the title sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to the local arts community and cultural vibrancy. The festival aims to provide platforms for artists and create new audiences for a wide variety of performances throughout the region.
Cast and Creative Team for ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at Rochester Fringe Festival
Creative Team
Rich Pulvino
Vice President/Director, Marketing
Erica Fee
Festival Producer
Mark A. Costello
Board Chair
Faheem Masood
President & CEO
News About ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at Rochester Fringe Festival
JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU and TEA PARTY AT THE END OF THE WORLD to Debut at Rochester Fringe
August 25, 2026 Cam Poter's award-winning clown show JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU and Jessica Creane's TEA PARTY AT THE END OF THE WORLD will make their Rochester Fringe debuts in the festival's new Garden Studio space.
Marcel Lucont's WHINE LIST to Return to Rochester Fringe Festival
August 07, 2026 Alexis Dubus will bring his comic alter ego Marcel Lucont back to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival for three performances of the improvised audience show at the Spiegeltent.
VOICES FROM ELLIS ISLAND to Return to Rochester Fringe Festival
August 04, 2026 Pippa White will bring her solo performance piece VOICES FROM ELLIS ISLAND back to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, portraying seven immigrants who passed through Ellis Island.
THE SAINTS by Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue to Play Rochester Fringe
August 03, 2026 A satirical folk-rock revue about Catholic saints, written and performed by Debra Buonaccorsi and Steve McWilliams, will play multiple performances at The Biltmore Bar & Lounge in Rochester.
2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Opens Show Submissions
February 11, 2026 Artists can apply to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival starting February 17. The festival invites local, national, and international performers to submit their shows.
Artemisia Lefay Brings WASTED GIRL To The Spirit Room At Rochester Fringe
September 10, 2025 The Spirit Room will present four performances of Wasted Girl, the latest cabaret from rising star Artemisia LeFay, September 12–14 as part of the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival.
GOES WITHOUT SAYING to be Presented At The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
August 08, 2025 MK Lebeaux's GOES WITHOUT SAYING will be presented at The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.About the Theatre
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