From performances to music, we have plenty of show to offer for your entertainment while exploring the festival. Immerse yourself with music, take part in a chess game, or watch events like the acrobats. Participate and Spectate, there's plenty of options.
Check out some of the experiences you can have at.the festival below
2022 Entertainers
Empty Hats
Demetrius and Darin
Giacomo the Jester
Woodlynd
Duke
Duchess
LANCE
Trash or Treasure
Rathbone the Dragon Hunter
and more!
Demetrius and Darin
Giacomo the Jester
Woodlynd
Duke
Duchess
LANCE
Trash or Treasure
Rathbone the Dragon Hunter
and more!
Empty Hats
Celtic music,unplugged but wired! Empty Hats is an enthusiastic, passionate, and charming band that surprises and delights fans from ages 3 to 93 with their acoustic blend of traditional and original celtic music. These merry musicians travel all over the country performing at Renaissance Faires, Pubs, Concert Halls, and more. From playing a rollicking tune for Henry VIII to serenading the hosts of NBC’s Today Show, the music of Empty Hats has spanned centuries. 
Looney Lucy's Advice Corner
Looney Lucy will be giving free advice on beauty ,fashion,love and much much more! Stop by, and let her learn you something! 
High Flying Fools
Pester & Soso may be a couple of idiots but don’t worry they have some help! With their “Circus for Idiots” instruction manual, they are sure to put on the Greatest Aerial Show Ever….We Think. High atop our aerial rig this hilarious show combines comedy, feats of strength, the grace and beauty of aerial silks & lyra and even some sideshow into one awesome crowd pleasing performance! |
Woodland Celtic Harpist
Tampa Celtic Harpist or group Woodlynd was founded by harpist Cam Francesa’s in the gulf area of Tampa Bay Florida. Originally influenced by the young harpers who performed Renaissance, Traditional Irish, and folk genres in the upstate festivals of New York. Artistic influences include various independent labeled artists and folk bands, modern electric harpist Deborah Henson-Conant, Loreena Mckennit, and many other lively resonant artists. 
Trash or Treasure
The Trash or Treasure show is perfect for children of all ages! We will delight you as we use our giant box of trash to tell stories that have been treasured throughout the ages. 
Randal Piper
A glimpse into the musical mind of chaos, Randal Piper returns to play the streets and stages with his intergalactically renowned critical hits, some of which are so spontaneous they haven't been written yet! Come out for the tunes, stay for a 'Riggle Do' or two and leave with some Bardic Inspiration! 
Duke and Duchess
Celebrate like royalty with the Duke and Duchess. From knighting ceremonies to special events, the Duke and Duchess are sure to add that fantastical touch to the experiences you'll have at this year's Orlando Renaissance Festival |
LANCE Orlando
The Duke and Duchess of Orlando are holding a festival, and all can feel that there’s something different about this year. The theme is a celebration of the Arts and Sciences, cogent topics indeed as much of Europe has expanded its scholarship in both spheres in recent decades. The Duke and Duchess have invited some of Europe’s wealthiest benefactors as well as the brightest, most celebrated representatives in a variety of subjects to attend the festival with the hope of stirring the many murmurings of possibility into a single movement of progress. But not everyone is so eager to venture forth into the unknown.
Many of the patrons and moneylenders who fund the arts and sciences seem more comfortable with things as they are. Progress comes with risk, and risk… is risky. Chief among these fussy financiers is Cosimo de' Medici, who, at the urging of his advisors, decries those so-called "visionaries" who desire change without proof or cause. Why should investors part with their gold for nothing more substantial than a bit of paper and paint?
Why indeed. The luminaries gathered at the festival must somehow convince these titans of finance to part with their money or else remain forever in the Dark Ages.
The Duke and Duchess of Orlando are holding a festival, and all can feel that there’s something different about this year. The theme is a celebration of the Arts and Sciences, cogent topics indeed as much of Europe has expanded its scholarship in both spheres in recent decades. The Duke and Duchess have invited some of Europe’s wealthiest benefactors as well as the brightest, most celebrated representatives in a variety of subjects to attend the festival with the hope of stirring the many murmurings of possibility into a single movement of progress. But not everyone is so eager to venture forth into the unknown.
Many of the patrons and moneylenders who fund the arts and sciences seem more comfortable with things as they are. Progress comes with risk, and risk… is risky. Chief among these fussy financiers is Cosimo de' Medici, who, at the urging of his advisors, decries those so-called "visionaries" who desire change without proof or cause. Why should investors part with their gold for nothing more substantial than a bit of paper and paint?
Why indeed. The luminaries gathered at the festival must somehow convince these titans of finance to part with their money or else remain forever in the Dark Ages.