Come and hear minstrels weave their music through melody and rhyme. Witness magic and mermaids, and discover a fairy realm full of sparkle and laughter for kids of all ages. Join in Medieval dance workshops at the Maypole and engage with living history at the Society for Creative Anachronism’s encampment.
Watch talented entertainers balance swords and breathe fire, or cheer along in wide-eyed wonderment as jugglers and balancing acts defy gravity. Be beguiled by belly dancers, their hips keeping time with the beat of the drum, and stop to hear extraordinary tales from storytellers and fablemongers. Experience the thrills of battle chess and viking combat, but don’t forget to test your mettle at axe-throwing and archery!
With a variety of entertainment, from comedy and spectacle to period workshops and games, the Orlando Renaissance Festival offers a full schedule of exciting and informative shows for the whole family!
Watch talented entertainers balance swords and breathe fire, or cheer along in wide-eyed wonderment as jugglers and balancing acts defy gravity. Be beguiled by belly dancers, their hips keeping time with the beat of the drum, and stop to hear extraordinary tales from storytellers and fablemongers. Experience the thrills of battle chess and viking combat, but don’t forget to test your mettle at axe-throwing and archery!
With a variety of entertainment, from comedy and spectacle to period workshops and games, the Orlando Renaissance Festival offers a full schedule of exciting and informative shows for the whole family!
THE LIVING CHESS MATCH SHOW
Inspired by the events leading up to and beyond The Despenser War (1321- 1322), this year's living chess match show at the 2018 Orlando Reniassance Festival tells the dramatic and romantically complicated story of Queen Isabella of France and her husband Edward II.
From the strange relationship between Edward II and Piers Gaveston, the domination of the Despensers over the throne, and Isabella’s attempted reclamation of regency of the English, watch a story of betrayal and corruption unfold on the chessboard. And remember, “All’s fair in love and war.”
From the strange relationship between Edward II and Piers Gaveston, the domination of the Despensers over the throne, and Isabella’s attempted reclamation of regency of the English, watch a story of betrayal and corruption unfold on the chessboard. And remember, “All’s fair in love and war.”
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HOPELESS ROMANTICS
Hopeless Romantic Guido Libido tells timeless love stories the way they REALLY happened. This interactive comedy show recruits audience members to portray some of history's most tragic couples as Guido regales onlookers with the events as they truly transpired -- because love is funny! 
TRASH OR TREASURE
The Trash or Treasure show reminds its audience that the ordinary can become extraordinary with the application of a little imagination. Perfect for kids of all ages, this show features hilarious retellings of long-treasured stories and plenty of patron (That's you!) participation! |
Jesse Linder, Bard
Jesse Linder is a singer and entertainer who specializes in the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and England. Whether singing a shanty, a song of battle, a love song, or a traveler’s wistful song of home, Jesse is a true shantyman, leading his audience through a journey of imagination. |
Mature Content
HOPELESS ROMANTICS
Hopeless Romantic Guido Libido tells timeless love stories the way they REALLY happened. This interactive comedy show recruits audience members to portray some of history's most tragic couples as Guido regales onlookers with the events as they truly transpired -- because love is funny!
All Ages
TRASH OR TREASURE
The Trash or Treasure show reminds its audience that the ordinary can become extraordinary with the application of a little imagination. Perfect for kids of all ages, this show features hilarious retellings of long-treasured stories and plenty of patron (That's you!) participation!
Music
Jesse Linder, Bard
Jesse Linder is a singer and entertainer who specializes in the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and England. Whether singing a shanty, a song of battle, a love song, or a traveler’s wistful song of home, Jesse is a true shantyman, leading his audience through a journey of imagination.
Check back here as the festival weekend approaches for announcements about festival entertainment!