See the Fringe. Stay in the Fringe.
Stay at the center of Fringe at our two hotel partners Hyatt Regency Rochester and Inn on Broadway. Details of exclusive rates for Fringe fans below!
Hyatt Regency Rochester
Fresh off a spectacular remodel, the newly transformed Hyatt is centrally positioned to be your Fringe hub during the festival. It’s not just a Hyatt. It’s Hyatt Rochester. And we’re proud to call them our lead hotel partner at Fringe.
Please note: this rate must be booked by August 30th!
Inn on Broadway
Nestled in the heart of Rochester, New York, the Inn on Broadway is a boutique hotel offering an intimate and elegant retreat. With just 25 thoughtfully designed rooms, we provide a personalized experience that blends historic charm with modern comfort.
Please note: this rate must be booked by August 12th!
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For exclusive offers at our hotel partner, book now and Fringe in fine comfort and style minutes away from all of Rochester’s best cultural attractions.
Looking for more options? Excellent information on Rochester accommodations can be found at Visit Rochester. Sweet dreams. Enjoy your stay in our favorite city.
Shows at Accommodations
Join us on a mystical midsummer night as the air crackles with energy and even the trees seem to tingle with anticipation for the most galvanic gathering of the year. The coolest of the cool cats come out and are dressed to impress. Beloved socialite and renowned opera singer, Kitty Ross, cordially invites you to be her guests for this unforgettable evening with glamorous aerialists, mind-blowing acrobats, a swashbuckling swordsman, and festival favorites, Matt and Heidi Morgan.
- Length: 90 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Multidisciplinary
Three legendary queens enter. Who leaves with the crown? Fabulous hometown stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race compete to be named THE Rochester Drag Queen. Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake, and Pandora Boxx pull out all the stops for a three-judge panel in a revved-up rivalry of glam and hilarity. Munch on hors d’oeuvres while you devour the dazzle and daring—and of course, the vintage Spiegeltent bar will be ready with bevvies. Tickets are VERY limited.
- Length: 90 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Comedy
Sample four premium, unreleased single barrels from the award-winning Finger Lakes Distilling in this exclusive, insider, tasting experience led by president Brian McKenzie. Set in the Spiegeltent at happy hour, guests will sip, savor, and learn about the whiskey-making process—then cast their vote. The winning whiskey will be laid down and bottled as the official 2026 Fringe Whiskey. Bold spirits, expert guidance, and a Fringe twist: at Dram-o-cracy, every sip—and every vote—counts.
- Length: 60 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Multidisciplinary
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at the theatre with The Event, a one-man tour-de-force starring award-winning actor David Calvitto. With sharp wit and deep insight, this play breaks down the art of performance while exploring the absurdities of life itself. Hailed as both a comic deconstruction of theatre and a profound look at human connection, The Event goes beyond the stage, inviting you to think, laugh, and reconnect with what matters most.
- Length: 65 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Theatre
The most soulful, spiritual, uplifting experience at Fringe returns. Sing, Sunday, SING.
Reverend Rickey Harvey of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church leads an afternoon of
sacred song by some of Rochester's best gospel artists. A Fringe favorite for the whole family! No
tickets required. Seating is general admission and available on a
first-come, first-served basis. Lawn chairs allowed. Arrive early; this
event has reached standing room only capacity every year!
- Length: 90 Minutes
- Tickets: Not Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Music
Award-winning kids show direct from Montreal! The Kif-Kif Sisters welcome you to The Returns Department—a hilarious combination of physical theatre, circus, and clowning. Inspecting returned merchandise passing on a conveyor belt, the renowned clowning duo gives in to the temptation to play with the faulty items, but the objects themselves play some tricks of their own! An uproarious adventure unfolds in the Spiegeltent.
- Length: 55 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Kids Fringe
With rave reviews from New York, Las Vegas, and previous Rochester Fringe engagements, Shotspeare
puts the “Lit” in Literature! Five sword wielding actors, one lucky
audience member, a ton of booze, the Wheel of Soliloquy, and an entire
work of Shakespeare -- all in 90 minutes. Equal parts bacchanal and
classical theater, Shotspeare’s adaptation of Titus Andronicus takes
the world's most beloved playwright, soaks him in beer, and flips him
on his head!
- Length: 90 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Comedy
The glamorous Spiegeltent will be filled once again with a giant dance party. But with a twist: you don’t hear a sound until you slip on a set of headphones. Wait! Is that YMCA on one channel, Calvin Harris on the second, and David Guetta on the third? A three-channel system and live DJs let you switch up your music (and mood) at the touch of a button. Hugely popular at Coachella and Burning Man, it’s an unforgettable experience you have to see
—and not hear—to believe!
- Length: 180 Minutes
- Tickets: Required
- Venue: Spiegeltent: Spiegeltent
- Genre: Dance
