Rochester Fringe Festival Guide | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for the biggest cultural splash downtown — the Rochester Fringe Festival returns September 15th to 26th with over 700 performances across 40 venues. Catch comedy legend Pete Davidson in a one-night-only set, jaw-dropping circus acts, and surreal theater like “A Young Man Dressed As a Gorilla...” — yes, that’s real. Tickets are easy: online, by phone, or at the box office on Main & Gibbs. Foodies rejoice — grab bites from food trucks, Dawn’s Spiegelgarden, and the Glam Bar inside the Spiegeltent. Most spots are walkable, but plan your parking ahead — some lots offer special rates…