As a founding partner and proud sponsor of the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, the University of Rochester is thrilled to showcase performances by our talented faculty, students, staff, and alumni. This year, catch more than twenty UR-affiliated shows across downtown Rochester—and right here on campus—during this year’s festival, running September 15–26, 2026!
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Grove Street (see description for parking info)
FREE
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 6:45pm to 7:45pm
CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
$15 General, $10 Students & Kids under twelve
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 8:00pm to 9:00pm
School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
$20 General, $12 Students & Kids under 12
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 7:30pm to 8:45pm
The Hochstein School: Hilda D Taylor Recital Hall
$10
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 6:00pm to 7:10pm
CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
$15 General | $12 Students
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Photo City Music Hall: Photo City Music Hall
$15
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 8:00pm to 9:30pm
School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
$15
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
$20
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary
$15
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 9:00pm to 9:45pm
Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Hallock Lounge
$15
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church: Front of Sanctuary
$15
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall
FREE!
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 8:00pm to 9:00pm
FREE!
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
$10
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
$20
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
$20
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
$25
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 7:00pm to 7:55pm
The Hochstein School: Hochstein Performance Hall
$20 General, $15 Seniors & Students, $10 Kids twelve and under
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Hallock Lounge
$15
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Sloan Performing Arts Center, Smith Theater
$15 General
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 8:30pm to 9:30pm
CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballrooms
$15
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Taylor Chapel
$15
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Eastman School of Music: Hatch Recital Hall
FREE!
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Downtown United Presbyterian Church: Sanctuary
$10