WHAT?

A week-long festival championing new work where 100% of ticket sales are returned to the artist! During the week you’ll see performances of all levels, amateur to professional, in various genres, uncensored, unjuried, and completely original.

WHEN?

MONDAY, MAY 11th – SUNDAY, MAY 17th, 2026

WHERE?

The festival will take place across 3 locations in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville, Ma$$. Davis Square is accessible via public transit and surrounded by delicious restaurants, cool shops, and unique bars.

Full Length Shows & some Shorty Shows will be featured at The Rockwell, a hidden 200-seat venue underground, provides a great stage space, lighting, sound, and projection capabilities to artists, and comfortable seats with a full bar for attendees.

The majority of Shorty Shows will perform at both Dragon’s Lair, a pristine event space connected to Dragon Pizza, and Dente’s Barber Shop, a barber shop turned performance hall for the weekend!

How much are tickets?

Tickets are only $15 per show, or buy a festival pass for full access to ALL shows!

How much does it cost to perform?

We are proud to give 100% of ticket sales to the Artists! With 10 people at each of the Artist’s shows, an Artist will make their production fee back and then some!

There is a $30 non-refundable fee to submit. This contributes directly to marketing & production for the festival.

If accepted into the festival, there is an additional production fee that varies depending on the length & location of your show.

Application window opens: December 14, 2025, 12pm EST

Applications window closes: January 14, 2026, 11:59pm EST

Performer confirmation letters sent: Feb 1, 2026

Signed contracts, show info, and production fees due: Feb 8, 2026

Performance schedule set: April 1, 2026

Tech rehearsals at venues: May 11-15, 2026

Dates of festival: May 11-17, 2026