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Entertainment
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics on going all around you! Enjoy non-stop entertainment presented on 16 stages every event day, each show packed with a unique mix of comedy, music and mischievous antics! Circus performers, jousting knights on horseback, and so much more! Sit back and relax or become a part of the action as you are surrounded by costumed characters roaming the festival village!
You never know what is going to happen, on stage or off...! Enjoy swordplay, wordplay, raucous music and roaring comedy at the Open Air Royal Faire!
2026 Schedule of Events
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Entertainers at the Festival
The Renaissance Festival is Arizona's winter destination for quality entertainment!
The village comes to life with costumed characters recreating a 16th century marketplace, including the Queen and her court. In addition, the 16 Festival stages have ongoing performances by Festival favorites.
The information on this page may not be completely up-to-date while we finalize details for the 2026 season. It will be fully updated in January.
Queen Katherine and the House of Exeter
Queen Katherine & the Royal Family of the House of Exeter are arriving for their annual visit to Fairhaven and the village is buzzing with excitement! The Master of the Revels has planned a Festival celebration like no other with Jousting, Falconry, feasting and much much more!
Keep scrolling this page for a detailed list of all stage & lane acts and don’t miss your chance to see the Royal Family at:
The Royal Pavilion
11:00 - Royal Court Time
12:30 - FREE Children’s Knighting Ceremony
1:30 - Special Event Contests / Storytime with the Queen
3:00 - Storytime with the Exeters
Local Yokel Village
3:00 - Cooking Lessons with the Queen
3:30 - Town Dance
The Tournament Arena
12:00 - A Joust for Royal Favor
2:30 - A Tournament of Champions
5:00 - A Joust to the Death
The Jousters! ~ Aventail Productions
The Age of Chivalry is Alive! You will be amazed by the spectacle of two tons of horse, knight, and armor galloping onto the field and preparing to do battle with ten-foot lances. Spectators will revel in the melee of falls, fights, and galloping horses. Cheer for your knight in the 5,000 seat arena of champions as they battle for the highest score in the original sport of Kings!
The Jousters! ignite all the spectacle and pageantry of the chivalric age. Armored knights compete in a three-part jousting tournament in a true test of skill, courage and horsemanship.
Each joust is unique and an authentic quest for victory…until the end of the final joust, where tempers flare and they perform a realistic recreation of a fight to the death!
Jousting Tournaments are held three times a day!
12:00 - A Joust for Royal Favor
2:30 - A Tournament of Champions
5:00 - A Joust to the Death
When the joust is over, stop by and meet your champion and his steed at the arena entry!
Adam Crack, Fire Whip Show
From musical whips and exploding soda cans to flaming whips it is easy to see why Adam holds multiple Guinness World Records. All ages will be impressed by his amazing skills, Adam truly is a Whip Master.
You can find Adam at the Falconer’s Heath!
Allen~a~Dale
Minstrel and fiddler that plays a variety of Renaissance fiddle tunes.
You can find Allen in the lanes!
The Ancient Art of Falconry
A variety of birds-of-prey, some endangered, display the unique skills that enraptured nobles long ago and made falconry the sport of kings.
You can find them at the Falconer’s Heath!
The Angels
The Angels (Heroines in Disguise) are a singing, sword-fighting, comedy adventure show! These outrageous characters are on a mission to empower and entertain as each tale they tell contains a heartfelt message cleverly wrapped in witty innuendo, geeky puns, and glorious shenanigans. Come join the fun as the Angels fight for what's right - and put the lewd back in ludicrous.
You can find them at Dancing Pig Pub!
Barely Balanced
They're back, diving through fire, hurling machetes, and testing the limits of natural selection! Don't miss seeing your favorite acrobats endanger their lives in this hilarious, award winning show. The day starts with their "Sharp Knives and Stupid Humans" and ends with the incredible "Fiery Extravaganza". Come laugh, cheer, and become a part of the action!
You can find Barely Balanced at Fairhaven Theatre!
Bovine de Hunchback Troll
Come find this crooked, cranky, ole hunchback trolling and squeaking the lanes! He wants to warn you now, "Beware of the P!”
You can find Bovine in the lanes!
Celtic Reenactment Organization of Fellowship & Trades (C.R.O.F.T.)
Our goal is to promote fellowship while researching the lifestyles and trades appropriate to the Celtic Peoples from 400 BC until 1746 AD. CROFT promotes a feeling of family and fellowship which was a reality in earlier times. CROFT is a family-oriented and kid-friendly organization.
You can find CROFT at Thistlewood Cottage!
The Circus Siren Pod ~ Live Mermaids!
Meet the world-famous mermaids of the Circus Siren Pod, recently featured in the Netflix show Merpeople. The Circus Siren Pod is a group of professional water artists who perform across the country and internationally. They bring a magical show to audiences of all ages. Transported to our village by a friendly pirate crew who stands by to educate you about all things mermaid, witness the wonder of these magical merfolk, and maybe even leave with a real pearl!
You can find Mermaids at the Sea Fairies Grotto!
Cirque du Sewer
You may recognize the trained rats, cats, and acro-human of Cirque du Sewer from their feature on “ Ripleys Believe It or Not?”, or from their national and international tv appearances, including a standing ovation and multiple rounds on America’s Got Talent. But watching them live at a renaissance faire is even more thrilling because we can’t edit out when cats are jerks! Melissa combines her skills with the talents of her rescue animals, creating complicated obstacle courses for the rats, dancing with cats, and balancing upside down on a half-inch slack rope.
You can find Cirque du Sewer on Rialto Stage!
Comedius de Marbelous ~ Living Statue
There are many Living Statues, but there is only one Lively Statue and his name is Comedius de Marbleous. Keep an eye out for this Living Marble Marvel. He has an aversion to pigeons, but he's not camera shy at all. He's all about photo ops with young, old, and those as ancient as he (he was sculpted in 1457).
You can find Comedius in the lanes!
The CRAIC Show
This Celtic barbarian band of minstrels features roguish vocals, rhythmic bouzouki, harmonizing violin, thunderous percussion and medieval bagpipes. The CRAIC Show is a fresh, high energy, heavy medieval good time! See them on the Mêlée Stage.
You can find CRAIC at Mêlée Stage!
The Danseries
Performing historical dances from royal courts of the Renaissance, the troupe recreates the dances of old. The dances performed range from round dances that include children to intricate couples’ dances designed to woo. The Danseries can teach you courtly dances of the era, feel free to watch or join in the fun!
You can find them behind Middleshire Stage!
Ded Bob Sho
Join Ded Bob, his dog, and his dummy Sluj for some laughs and old school shenanigans. Above ground for only 4 sho's a day. Come see why Bobs Ded-Pan comedy has been killing since the early 14th century.
You can find Ded Bob at Boat House Stage!
Diva Alaura ~ Sorceress of Song
Spend a moment with Diva Alaura and be mesmerized by her unique voice as she proffers a repertoire of lilting songs from yore to present day. Sorceress of Song enchants many with her foreign tales of magic, tragedy, and love. She will also amaze you with her graceful movements using various exotic dance props.
You can find Alaura in the lanes!
Don Quixote ~ Reimagined
Don Quixote, reimagined, combines the world famous elements of Cervantes’ classic novel with an upbeat comic twist. Positive, energetic, and kid-accessible; he patrols the lanes protecting patrons from giants, dragons, and monsters. Don't be surprised if he enlists your help to serenade someone, attack a monster disguised as a rock or tree, or perform a noble deed in the honor of Lady Dulcinea!
You can find Don Quixote in the lanes!
Dream Hayven Farm
Welcome to the farm! Come experience a part of history that bridges the gap between olden days and modern agriculture. A family farm that travels to Fairhaven with their entourage of friendly and diverse animals that love to meet new people. Visit the farm to pet and get pictures with all the animals, including the Unicorn!
You can find them at Fairhaven Farm!
Fairhaven Morris Dancers
Bells! Axe Handles! Razor-sharp handkerchiefs! See this locally-based English Folk Dance troupe. Morris Dancing is a proud English tradition and they love performing traditional dances with a 'Fairhaven' spin. Morris may be their specialty but keep a look out for their Hobby Horse, Danse Macabre and Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, all during the Festival day!
You can find them at Royal Pavilion and Teatro de la Rosa!
The Feast Masters ~ Captain Rook and Grace O’Malley
Meet the Feast masters at the legendary Pleasure Feast, a limited attendance special event held twice daily each festival day at the Feast Hall. But fair warning - Pirates have taken over the hall, so every dish and drink will be seasoned with a side of wicked, bawdy humor. Toss in surprise entertainment throughout your meal and you have yourself a raucous good time!
You can find them at the Feast Hall!
Fireflicker the Dragon
Fireflicker is a curious young dragon who wanders the streets of the festival looking for shiny things to hoard, and is always excited to meet all the knights and princesses of the realm. They may even share some dragon gold with those who also have magic in their hearts!
You can find Fireflicker in the lanes!
Ghazaal Beledi ~ World Music and Dance
Ghazaal Beledi is a world fusion belly dance troupe with choreographies ranging from Middle Eastern belly dance, East Indian Bhangra, Bollywood and Rajasthani, to Irish dance, Spanish-influenced skirt and fan dances, and to props such as sword and fire, Ghazaal Beledi is a high-energy fusion of passion, music and fun!
You can find them at Palace Theatre!
The Green Man
Watch for Cliff Spenger's Green Man as it is a delight to behold. Equal parts mythical and environmental, the Green Man is a great opportunity for family tree photos.
You can find the Green Man in the lanes near the Royal Pavilion!
Harpist Sarah Marie Mullen
Sarah has been delighting audiences for years as a touring and recording artist. Her masterful playing and innovative arrangements have made her a favorite all over the country. Combining a personal, playful style of performance that often blends music with storytelling, she has been called “a master at her craft who brings a bit of whimsy to the typically serious instrument”.
You can find Sarah in the lanes near New World Joust!
Hey Nunnie Nunnie
Mother Redempta and Sister Philomenia of the Sisterhood of the Wailing Souls have come to offer counsel to the visitors to the village. In their reverently irreverent way they will have you wailing with laughter.
You can find them at Middleshire Stage!
Iron Hill Vagabonds
Rousing pub songs, dancing fiddle tunes, and ballads that will pluck at your heartstrings, all delivered with tight sibling harmonies. The traditional Irish music of Iron Hill Vagabonds, will be sure to bring a joy that may last a lifetime.
You can find them at the Mynstrel’s Roost!
Jamila Lotus Dance Canivale
The Jamila Lotus Dance Carnivale performs original choreography and daring feats of skill, featuring the live music of their dynamic Band of Eternal Souls!
You can find Jamila Lotus at Dancing Pig Pub!
Jeremiah Wiggins Faerie Lore Magician
Magician, storyteller, and human ambassador to the faerie realm. While Jeremiah seems to be a human fantasy jukebox, his true agenda is educating folk in the needs of the little people and getting himself elected again. He is recognizable by his very large mushroom, the smallest stage in the shire. If you don’t believe in faeries before you have met Wiggins, you most likely will after!
You can find Jeremiah in the lanes!
Jeremy Graeff, Troubadour
Jeremy Graeff has travelled far and wide collecting Medieval and Renaissance songs. Every show is an adventure through the magical melodies and bewitching ballads of the European past! Joining Jeremy for his first season at Arizona Renaissance Festival is the talented multi-instrumentalist Mark Williams who has performed at the Festival previously!
You can find them at Monk’s Park!
Knotty Nauticals
Join Pirate Shantyman and Bonnie Lass, in a non stop fun and crowd interactive comedy show! Filled with amazing fire eating, rope walking, and comedy their show delights all! Last show is Naughty and Rated LC!
You can find them at Pan’s Oasis!
Lady Prudence
Lady Prudence, the Court Composer, sings Songs for All Occasions! Prepare to join the band with percussion for a peppy tune, or relax to a dulcet lullaby with lilting harp and sweet soprano. Meet her under her tree near the Royal Pavilion for a bit of song and to earn her Favour.
You can find Lady Prudence on King’s Kitchen Green!
London Broil Show
The London Broil “Core Audience” cheers as three comical comrades juggle with knives, clubs, and fire! They have performed thousands of shows together and have the perfect recipe for a hilarious, charming and innovative mix of free-flow comedy and spectacular team juggling. The London Broil Show: Comedy and Juggling, Well Done.
You can find them at Middleshire and Rialto Stages!
Lynx’s Comedy Sword Swallowing Show
A unique blend of magic, sword swallowing and comedy. Lynx is a veteran when it comes to performing at Renaissance festivals across the country. Not only is there audience interaction and participation but a strong positive message at the end. From death defying feats of amazement to bewildering moments that just can't be explained, The Lynx Show is sure to thrill you! So, don't miss out, be part of the fun!
You can find Lynx at Carnevale Stage!
The Moral Compass
The Moral Compass challenge all to bring their own Divine Knowledge to the totally-not-rigged improv comedy game show… TICKET TO PARADISE! Hosted by the man best described as "unqualified with the best intentions", Cardinal Guido Consigliere, and featuring the surprisingly outgoing anchoresses, Winnifred and Dirt, the Deep Friar himself, Solomon Gris, and a slew of surprise clergymen. It's the biggest knowledge drop since Eve ate the apple!
You can find them at Royal Pavilion!
Mother and Father Goose
Meet Mother & Father Goose and all of their feathered friends. Drop by to say hello or stay to pet or hug their beautiful loving birds.
You can find them at Mother Goose’s house near Middleshire Stage!
Niblick and Mashie ~ Heralds of MyeBumm
Come and enjoy the witty and absurd banter of your favorite father and son town heralds! Laugh until your cheeks hurt as they regale you with stories from the small town of MyeBumm. Prepare to enjoy the Festival’s number ONE number TWO show!
You can find them at Teatro de la Rosa and Dancing Pig Pub!
P.C. the Adventurer
Whether a fresh newbie looking for a group, or a seasoned regular on the prowl, keep your passive perception open for P.C.! He is always willing to negotiate XP for the next big questline or just swap war stories of other fellow adventurers. Come see what he brings to the table top.
You can find P.C. in the lanes!
Pirouette the Magical Dancer
Pirouette the Magical Dancer lives in a Magical Music Box and brings to life a world of wonder for kids, and kids at heart. Visit her music box to witness Pirouette spring to life and dance and spin before your eyes! Share a dance with her if you would like, and if you're lucky she might just reach right into the sky and gift you a Magical Star of Bravery!
You can find Pirouette on the front of the Sea Fairies Grotto!
Primrose the Fairy
Primrose is Twig’s fairy best friend and like Twig, she travels the Land of Real spreading joy and magic!
You can find Primrose at Twig’s Fairy Shop and in the lanes!
The Puppies of Penzance
This brisk, energetic act takes audiences on a jolly trip on a pirate ship manned by pups. Always a favorite, audiences will be blown away by this merry band of mutts and will watch with baited breath to see if Poochie will really walk the plank.
You can find them at Palace Theatre!
Query the Riddlemaster
Do you enjoy wordplay that twists your mind and tickles your fancy? Query shares riddles, puzzles, and stories for all ages. Tarry for a moment, or an hour, and let him delight and entertain you with thought-provoking riddles delivered in a bardic style.
You can find Query on the green by Vegetable Justice!
Rambling Sailors
Both successful soloists in their own right, Gregg Csikos and Susan Hickey performed for over a decade individually before meeting and forming Rambling Sailors. Now with their combined experiences of music and sailing, a repertoire of hundreds of songs, and harmonies that please the ear and lift the spirit, Rambling Sailors is on a mission to bring traditional sea music, history and stories to the stage, delivered in the style that inspired generations of sailors to go to sea.
You can find them at Monk’s Park!
The Raven
This black feathered bird man, flies on top of a ball. He swoops down and invites the audience into his world of “eggs-traordinary” magic. The Raven has been flying over crowds across the country for nearly 30 years.
You can find The Raven in the lanes!
The Reelin’ Rogues
From the hills and the seas come The Reelin’ Rogues, a bardic band of rebels committed to upholding the monuments of the Celts just as they have been handed down throughout history, in song. You will see daring feats of vocal strength, breathtaking stunts of drumming speed and magical moments of melodic mystery. Their grand, sweeping epics and audience participation celebrates the history of the Celts in a way that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
You can find them at the Mynstrel’s Roost!
The Renaissance Men
Join Pub Crawl Masters Rowland and Florian in an exciting and hilarious stage show! Storytelling, jokes, swords, puns, excitement, musical numbers, the occasional bit of tasteful physical violence, you never know what you're in store for when The Ren Men take the stage. But one thing's for certain, you'll leave laughing!
You can find them at Royal Pavilion and Teatro de la Rosa!
Saffron the Fairy
Saffron is Twig’s fairy best friend and like Twig, she travels the Land of Real spreading joy and magic!
You can find Saffron at Twig’s Fairy Shop and in the lanes!
Please note: Saffron will be performing part-time in the 2025 season.
Shamus the Insulter
Shamus wanders the lanes offering his impressive services as a professional insulter. His fabulously pointed barbs will leave you laughing long after he has disappeared!
You can find Shamus in the lanes!
Supernova the Strongwoman
Trained by Cirque du Soleil coaches, Supernova the Strongwoman amazes audiences with insane feats of strength, daredevil acrobatics, and the wanton destruction of perfectly good steel! The whole family can join this cyclone of laughter, gasping, cheering, and DEMOLITION!!!
You can find Supernova at Fairhaven Theatre!
Tartanic
A band on the edge that fills a much needed niche in Celtic music performance, taking tunes out of the session and into the sensational with their own brand of humor and theatrics. This is not just music... this is an interactive spectacle brought to you by... MEN WITHOUT PANTS!
You can find Tartanic at Falconer’s Heath, Middleshire Stage, Royal Pavilion, and Rialto Stage!
Tenacious DnD
Randal Piper is back to share a glimpse into the musical mind of chaos! Join him in crafting never-before heard critical hits as he takes you on a unique, improvised musical adventure. Come rock and roll with advantage and leave with some Bardic Inspiration!
You can find Randal at the Mynstrel’s Roost!
Three Guys and a Bunch of Drums
The magic is in the title, these three men will dazzle you with their percussion skills and energetic attitudes. Always fun for the whole family!
You can find them at Mud Stage!
The Toasted Clover
Get ready for some rowdy Celtic fun with your favorite Irish Bard! The Toasted Clover Show features tons of traditional Irish tunes, hilarious original songs, and a whole lot more!
You can find them at Monk’s Park!
Tortuga Twins
Outrageously unpredictable and unstoppably hilarious, these three “Twins” tell tales and create laughter by making the audience the star of the show. The Robin Hood and Snow White shows were written to be fun for the whole family. Big Bad Wolf and Captain Morgan are “PG” fun and for the very bold, the R-rated Sword Fighting and Stupidity show is sure to titillate and never disappoint.
You can find them at Boat House Stage!
Twig the Fairy
Twig is a curious, lively woodland sprite who embodies childlike innocence and wonder. Her bashful mannerisms and graceful flitting movement create a whimsical space that she warmly invites everyone to share.
You can find Twig at Twig’s Fairy Shop and in the lanes!
Please note: Twig will be performing part-time in the 2025 season.
The Twinstrels
Twin minstrels Snickety von Scurvy and Sforza von Sumption love nothing more than making great music together! Bringing a mix of traditional folk melodies and their own unique compositions to the festival, this sibling duo is sure to put a smile on your face!
You can find them at Queen’s Green and in the lanes!
Please note: The Twinstrels are performing part-time in the 2025 season.
Washing Well Wenches
Love, Laugh, Launder... Repeat. Doing the laundry has never been so much fun! Come for some good clean fun with two wet, dirty women! Gerty and Sprout will be putting men to work for a full half hour, giving the ladies of the Village a well-deserved break. Bring your beer and someone special... or just bring your beer. And remember, what happens at the washpit, stays at the washpit."
You can find them at Pan’s Oasis!
The Wyld Men
The Wyld Men present a hilarious, fun-for-all ages feast for the imagination that stands alone in the comedic landscape. Come see this rollicking ‘Live Cartoon’ with its riveting rhythmic soundtrack, wacky sounds effects, captivating slow-motion fights, and astounding and magical muddy special effects!
You can find them at Mud Stage!
Zilch the Torysteller
With tales like "Jomeo & Ruliet" and "Tairy Fales", you'll hang on his every word, enjoying stories told “trippingly on the tongue”.
You can find Zilch at Middleshire Stage!