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Rochester Fringe Festival

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Rochester Fringe Festival
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rochesterfringe.com
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2012
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Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary performing arts festival headquartered in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2012, the organization produces an annual program spanning multiple performing arts disciplines, offering audiences a mix of ticketed and free shows — a hybrid access model common to community-oriented fringe festivals seeking both broad public reach and earned income from paid programming.

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Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary performing arts festival based in Rochester, NY, founded in 2012. It presents both ticketed and free shows and operates with a small core staff of 11-50 employees, serving the local Rochester community.

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performing arts festival, live entertainment, ticketed shows, multidisciplinary arts, cultural events
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1Arts & Culture Community Festivals (Multidisciplinary Arts Weeks)
CodeMPAGAEAGPrimaryYes
2Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts
CodeMPAGABAIPrimaryNo
3Community Theatre & Storytelling Festivals
CodeMPAGAEAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Performing Arts Companies7111
  • Other Performing Arts Companies71119
  • Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries711
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation7990
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
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Performing Arts Festival
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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
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Services
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Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary performing arts festival presenting a mix of ticketed and free live shows. Founded in 2012 and based in Rochester, United States, the organization programs and stages entertainment across multiple performing arts disciplines for general audiences.

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1Rochester Fringe Festival
CategoryLive Entertainment Events
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Peers8 records
1Cincinnati Fringe Festival
TypeDirect peer
Description

U.S. mid-size-city fringe festival producing experimental and multidisciplinary performing arts. Closely comparable to Rochester in scale, programming breadth, and audience development model.

2Winnipeg Fringe Festival
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian fringe festival with a comparable North-American-regional footprint. Runs ticketed multidisciplinary live performance with a similar mix of independent producers and venues.

3Hollywood Fringe
TypeDirect peer
Description

U.S. fringe festival in Los Angeles presenting ticketed and free multidisciplinary performing-arts shows. Closely mirrors Rochester's format, scale band, and open-access production model.

4Orlando Fringe
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-running U.S. fringe festival in Florida producing multidisciplinary live performance across theater, comedy, and music. Highly comparable to Rochester Fringe on programming mix and operating scale.

5Adelaide Fringe
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Australia's largest fringe festival and one of the largest globally. Directly comparable as a ticketed multidisciplinary performing-arts festival operating under the international Fringe network.

6Edinburgh Festival Fringe
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The original and largest fringe festival in the world. Rochester Fringe is built on the same open-access, multidisciplinary performing-arts model, making Edinburgh the defining reference point for the category.

7Minnesota Fringe Festival
TypeDirect peer
Description

Regional U.S. fringe festival in Minneapolis. Operates the same open-access, multidisciplinary ticketed+free performing-arts model and competes in the same Midwestern talent pool.

8New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC)
TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC-based fringe festival of multidisciplinary performing arts. Comparable format and operating model, and an important reference point because it pulls from the same North American independent-producer pool.

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Rochester Fringe Festival

Performing Arts Festivalrochesterfringe.com

Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary performing arts festival based in Rochester, NY, founded in 2012. It presents both ticketed and free shows and operates with a small core staff of 11-50 employees, serving the local Rochester community.

What Rochester Fringe Festival does

Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary performing arts festival headquartered in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2012, the organization produces an annual program spanning multiple performing arts disciplines, offering audiences a mix of ticketed and free shows — a hybrid access model common to community-oriented fringe festivals seeking both broad public reach and earned income from paid programming.

Rochester Fringe Festival firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Rochester Fringe Festival
Website
https://rochesterfringe.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary performing arts festival based in Rochester, NY, founded in 2012. It presents both ticketed and free shows and operates with a small core staff of 11-50 employees, serving the local Rochester community.
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Rochester Fringe Festival industry classification

Industry
Product category
Performing Arts Festival
NAICS
Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)
SIC
Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Arts & Culture Community Festivals (Multidisciplinary Arts Weeks) (MPAGAEAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts (MPAGABAI), Community Theatre & Storytelling Festivals (MPAGAEAI)

Keywords

  • Performing arts festival
  • Live entertainment
  • Ticketed shows
  • Multidisciplinary arts
  • Cultural events

Where Rochester Fringe Festival is headquartered

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Rochester
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United States
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North America

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B2C
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Services
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Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary performing arts festival presenting a mix of ticketed and free live shows. Founded in 2012 and based in Rochester, United States, the organization programs and stages entertainment across multiple performing arts disciplines for general audiences.

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  • Rochester Fringe Festival

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Rochester Fringe Festival competitors and assessment

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Direct peers

  • Cincinnati Fringe Festival: U.S. mid-size-city fringe festival producing experimental and multidisciplinary performing arts. Closely comparable to Rochester in scale, programming breadth, and audience development model.
  • Winnipeg Fringe Festival: Canadian fringe festival with a comparable North-American-regional footprint. Runs ticketed multidisciplinary live performance with a similar mix of independent producers and venues.
  • Hollywood Fringe: U.S. fringe festival in Los Angeles presenting ticketed and free multidisciplinary performing-arts shows. Closely mirrors Rochester's format, scale band, and open-access production model.
  • Orlando Fringe: Long-running U.S. fringe festival in Florida producing multidisciplinary live performance across theater, comedy, and music. Highly comparable to Rochester Fringe on programming mix and operating scale.
  • Minnesota Fringe Festival: Regional U.S. fringe festival in Minneapolis. Operates the same open-access, multidisciplinary ticketed+free performing-arts model and competes in the same Midwestern talent pool.
  • New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC): NYC-based fringe festival of multidisciplinary performing arts. Comparable format and operating model, and an important reference point because it pulls from the same North American independent-producer pool.

Broad incumbents

  • Adelaide Fringe: Australia's largest fringe festival and one of the largest globally. Directly comparable as a ticketed multidisciplinary performing-arts festival operating under the international Fringe network.
  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The original and largest fringe festival in the world. Rochester Fringe is built on the same open-access, multidisciplinary performing-arts model, making Edinburgh the defining reference point for the category.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Fringe Festival

What does Rochester Fringe Festival do?

Rochester Fringe Festival is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary performing arts festival presenting a mix of ticketed and free live shows. Founded in 2012 and based in Rochester, United States, the organization programs and stages entertainment across multiple performing arts disciplines for general audiences.

When was Rochester Fringe Festival founded?

Rochester Fringe Festival was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Rochester Fringe Festival based?

Rochester Fringe Festival is headquartered in Rochester, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Rochester Fringe Festival's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Hollywood Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Minnesota Fringe Festival and New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC). Broad incumbents are Adelaide Fringe and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Does Rochester Fringe Festival have an API?

No public API is recorded for Rochester Fringe Festival.

What industry is Rochester Fringe Festival in?

Rochester Fringe Festival's product category is Performing Arts Festival. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAEAG, Arts & Culture Community Festivals (Multidisciplinary Arts Weeks), with a secondary code of MPAGABAI, Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts. Its NAICS code is 7111 and its SIC code is 7990.

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PRESSBEERochester’s Fringe Festival is good for more than just the shows — local businesses are feeling the boost too ...Middle EastRochester's Fringe Festival is celebrating its 15th year, drawing over one million visitors. Local venues like the Little Theatre and Inn on Broadway report increased attendance and concession sales, with some shows drawing 25-40 patrons. The festival concludes Saturday with Pete Davidson's standup comedy.PR Newswire2025 ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ITS FIRST WEEKENDThe 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival opened on September 9 and runs through September 20 in Rochester, NY, marking its 14th season as one of the nation's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festivals. This year's 12-day festival features over 250 shows and 650 performances across 39 venues, with more than 1,600 performers from over a dozen countries including Italy, France, Taiwan, the UK and Canada. Approximately a quarter of the festival's programming is free to the public, with notable headliners including comedian Chelsea Handler and performances by international acts such as Italy's eVenti Verticali with their spectacle SPHERE.PR NewswireROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL REVEALS 2024 LINEUPThe Rochester Fringe Festival announced its full 2024 lineup at a press conference, featuring 250 productions across more than 650 performances at over 30 venues from September 10-21. Headliners include NBC alumnus Pete Davidson at Kodak Hall, the world-renowned Architects of Air luminarium installation, and circus, comedy, and magic acts. The festival, recognized by the New York Times as one of the country's prominent multidisciplinary events, is one of the largest performing arts festivals in New York State.PR Newswire2023 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL OPENSThe Rochester Fringe Festival, the largest multidisciplinary performing arts event in New York State, opened on September 12, 2023, for a 12-day run through September 23, featuring performances from artists across Colombia, France, Ireland, Australia, and the U.S. The festival has drawn 670,000 people to more than 4,500 performances at 30 venues, with highlights including Circolombia's world premiere of CORAZÓN, Cirque Inextremiste's U.S. debut of EXIT, and Tig Notaro's comedy show Hello Again.PR Newswire2022 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL RECAPThe 11th annual Rochester Fringe Festival returned to full in-person performances for the first time since 2019, featuring over 500 shows and events across 34 venues from September 13-24, 2022. More than 30% of ticketed shows were sold out and drew record-breaking audiences, including a notable finale with aerial dance company BANDALOOP performing at the Five Star Plaza building. The 12th annual Rochester Fringe will be held September 12-23, 2023.PR NewswireROCHESTER FRINGE ANNOUNCES FULL CURATED LINEUP FOR YEAR 11The Rochester Fringe Festival has announced its full curated lineup for its eleventh annual event, running September 13–24, 2022, featuring over 500 shows across comedy, dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. Headlining acts include vertical dance company BANDALOOP, which will perform on the side of a 21-story building in downtown Rochester, and fifth-generation circus troupe The Flying Espanas with their world premiere show. The festival, which has grown from a five-day debut in 2012 to the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State, is now among the top three attended Fringe Festivals in the United States.PR Newswire10th Rochester Fringe Has 425+ Shows, 9/14-25The 10th anniversary KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival will run September 14-25, 2021, featuring 425+ in-person and online performances and events across multiple genres, with over 120 shows offered free of charge. The festival marks the return of major live performing arts events after 18 months of COVID-19 closures, with nearly 90% of shows conducted in-person. Key highlights include a Fringe Finale mini music festival curated by Rochester band Joywake, and the world premiere of Cirque du Fringe: AfterParty in an Italian Circus Tent venue.PR Newswire2020 KeyBank Rochester Virtual Fringe Opens TomorrowThe ninth annual KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (Sept. 15-26, 2020) has pivoted to a fully virtual format, offering 170+ online productions from the safety of viewers' homes rather than occupying 25+ downtown Rochester venues. The festival features four 'FringeTalk' online discussions with nationally recognized artists including Tim Meadows (SNL) and comedian Maria Bamford, with over 70 productions available free of charge. The 2019 edition drew over 100,000 visitors and featured 667 performances, making it one of the most-attended fringe festivals in the U.S. and the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State.PR NewswireComedian Lori Hamilton Performs Live One-Woman Show From New York at 2020 Virtual Rochester FringeComedian Lori Hamilton is performing her one-woman show, 'The Silly & Unnecessary Variety Show,' as part of the virtual 2020 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival. The four live online shows will take place between September 18 and September 26, with tickets priced at $5.00 available through the festival's box office.PR Newswire2020 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival @ HomeOrganizers have announced the lineup for the 2020 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, which will take place online from September 15 to September 26. The festival will feature over 170 productions, showcasing a range of genres and including contributions from artists worldwide despite the pandemic. This virtual event aims to provide a creative platform for artists and to address community issues during challenging times.