Orlando Renaissance Festival 2026

Orlando Renaissance Festival 2026 returns to Southport Community Park in Orlando, Florida, on December 5–6, 12–13, and 19–20. Across three weekends, visitors can explore an artisan marketplace, watch live entertainment, and join fantasy adventures. Festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.

Entertainment, Living Chess, and Family Activities

The 2026 announcement confirms the return of LANCE Orlando to the Living Chessboard, where staged combat brings a battle between good and evil to life. A new court of characters joins the festival this season, alongside performances featuring acrobatics, comedy, and music.

The festival’s entertainment pages list six stages and roaming performers. Featured acts include The Double Edged Daredevils, Lynx the Sword Swallower, The Mirthfellows, Acrobellum, High Flying Fools, and Tenacious DnD. Musical offerings range from Celtic folk to hurdy-gurdy performances.

Younger visitors can explore the Children’s Fairy Kingdom, with stories, games, bubbles, and fairy-themed crafts. Between performances, the marketplace provides opportunities to browse vendors, while the food court and pubs offer refreshments.

Admission and Season Passes

The festival publishes the following admission prices, before processing fees:

• Adult day admission, ages 13 and older: $30.
• Child day admission, ages 3–12: $23.
• Children ages 2 and younger: free.
• Adult season pass: $140.
• Child season pass: $98.

Active and retired military personnel, seniors, and students receive a $2 discount at the gate with valid relevant identification. General admission tickets are not date-specific. The festival also advertises combination tickets with the Space Coast Renaissance Fair.

Purchase admission through the official festival ticket page.

Additional Adventures

PubQuest

The festival lists PubQuest at 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., hosted by The Wyrd Friends. This hour-long experience visits two pubs and includes three beer samples, appetizers, and entertainment. The published price is $35, with festival admission purchased separately.

Randal’s Grand Adventure

Randal’s Grand Adventure begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Gaming Tent. This 90-minute tabletop role-playing experience costs an additional $60 and accommodates up to ten participants per session. Players must be at least 10 years old.

The nonalcoholic experience includes soft drinks, snacks, and take-home souvenirs. Reservations are for a specific festival date.

The Duke’s Quest

The Duke’s Quest invites visitors to investigate a missing birthday cake. A $1 clue sheet can be shared by a family or group. Correct submissions enter a daily drawing for a festival season pass.

For more regional events, explore other Renaissance and medieval festivals in Florida.

Location and Visitor Information

The festival website lists Southport Community Park, 3505 E Landstreet, Orlando, FL 32827. Parking is free. The ticketing platform lists the same park at 3437 Barnstable Place, so follow festival signs when approaching the venue.

The grounds are grassy, without paved paths; accessibility inside individual vendor spaces varies. Accessible portable restrooms are provided. Wristbands permit same-day reentry. The festival operates rain or shine, without weather refunds. Pets are prohibited; qualifying service animals are permitted.

Approximate Driving Distances to Orlando

These approximate road distances are measured to Orlando, rather than to the festival entrance, and vary by route:

• Kissimmee: 22 miles.
• Sanford: 27 miles.
• Lakeland: 56 miles.
• Daytona Beach: 57 miles.
• Melbourne: 71 miles.
• Tampa: 85 miles.

Browse the calendar of Renaissance faires and medieval festivals in December 2026 for additional dates.