Credit: Orlando Fringe Festival

Orlando’s storied theater and culture festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and it’s going to be weird.

The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will return to Loch Haven Park from May 12 to May 25. Fringe features a variety of theater, dance, comedy and art expression, and this year, it’s weirder than ever with a new theme: “35 Years Weird.” 

Orlando Fringe, longest-running installment in the U.S. has prided itself on uplifting authentically outrageous art. Artistic director Tempestt Halstead emphasizes that Fringe invites attendees to bring their unbridled curiosity. 

“Fringe has always been a place where artists get to show up exactly as they are and audiences get to experience something they cannot see anywhere else,” Halstead said in a release. “For 35 years we have trusted artists with the space and that trust has built a community that keeps coming back. This year, as we celebrate ’35 Years Weird,’ we are not asking anyone to be anything other than curious.”

The festival offers more than 1,000 ticketed experiences at $15 each. Guests can also take advantage of several free programs, including the outdoor music festival, Kids Fringe and Visual Fringe, where patrons can view and buy art throughout the festival grounds. 

In addition to its central location in Loch Haven Park, Fringe spans five venues at John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, four venues at Orlando Family Stage and Kids Fringe will take place at the Orlando Garden Club. 

This year, “Bring Your Own Venues” features a new location at Ivanhoe 1915, along with returning venues at Renaissance Theatre Co., B-side at Ten10 Brewing Co. and The Starlite Room at Savoy. Additionally, artists will choose site-specific venues. 

After 35 years of Fringe Orlando, the festival is paying homage to its core values. Tickets will be sold online starting April 15. 

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