Performances

11:00/1:00/3:00/5:00

This award winning duo is the world's first street-style hair hanging stunt show. A two person acrobatic comedy duo originally from Austin, TX. We perform a high energy acrobatic and aerial stunt show that includes fire breathing, hair hanging, foot archery, partner acrobatics, whip, wheels, and more!

9:30/11:30/1:30/3:30

This French performer's accolades are too numerous to list in full. He has performed for President and Mrs. George H. Bush, taught juggling to the Cirque du Soleil, won 1st Place at "Le Cirque de Demain," and appeared at such diverse locations as Disney World, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. Arsene has been performing worldwide since 1978, both live and on TV. You have never seen an act quite like this one. Arsene, il est magnifique!

11:00/1:00/3:00/5:00

CALLING ALL WARRIORS!

Meet your favorite horde of beautiful barbarian women ready to fight, sing and drink their way into your heart!

The Bombshells are dedicated to spreading the message of strength and independence for all women with a heavy dose of raunchy fun!

Witness the mature rated stage act at the Texas Renaissance Festival while drinking in the atmosphere of The Barbarian Inn. Featuring battle songs, raunchy jokes, and a zany BARBARIAN BATTLE!

This show is NOT for the faint of heart or for younger audience members.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

More than just Falconry, this complete bird show includes hawks, eagles, owls, and vultures, to name a few. Wild Sky Productions began as an idea to educate the public by presenting live animals in an entertaining format. And entertaining it is! The birds soar and glide above, in front of, in back of, and through the audience.

Be ye aware!

Buckler & Dirks, the Traveling Troublesome Troubadours™, are once more running amok in New Market Village! Known to frequent the King's Feast, they may also be seen wandering the lanes among respectable folk throughout the day, despite the Lord Mayor's best efforts. They are known for spontaneous singing, merrymaking, and general shenaniganry, and in public, at that!

11:00/11:30/12:30/1:00/2:30/3:00/5:00

Cantiga is a real, homegrown Texas Renaissance Festival musical group. Organized in the 1970s by harpist Martha Gay, fiddler Malcolm Smith, and the late Bob Bielefeld, Cantiga specializes in the performance of an ancient European repertoire.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

Carnival of Sound is a celebration of music & dance in one immersive festival experience. Come with us as we explore carnival traditions from around the world in this high energy show. Led by Accordionista Amanda Kitchens, this group will surely have you dancing in the streets. The band is pleased to be making their TRF debut at the Dove Meadow Stage for its 50th anniversary season.

9:30/11:30/1:30/3:30

The Clan Tynker Family Circus Show! Now performing a stunning display of the variety arts! Juggling, magic, music, dance, mayhem, and much more. Their show is an amazing 45 minutes of "vaudeville style" entertainment that will charm the whole family! The fun culminates with a spectacular Danger act that will have you on the edge of your seat, and leave you breathless with wonder! This family of (actual) brothers and sisters perform four different shows throughout the festival day, so fans are sure to see something special and unique at every show. Not to be missed!

9:30/11:30/1:30/3:30

Inspired by music from around the globe, Coal Black Rose plays a variety of music including early American music, Cantigas, English Dance Tunes, Sephardi, Gypsy, Ballads, Songs of the Sea and Shanty songs. Using a variety of instruments of various folk origins, Coal Black Rose brings the best of all worlds to one stage.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

Crannog brings audiences ancient Celtic music, poignant ballads, fun Irish songs, and dance-worthy jigs and reels, featuring vocals, fiddle, concertina, bodhran and other instruments. "An interesting re-imagining of ancient songs with a very modern flair". Crannog (named after man-made islands made by medieval Celts in lakes throughout Ireland and Scotland) invites lovers of Celtic, Irish and Scottish music to their mystical 'island' of revelry and charms.

Irish through and through, with offerings of spirited original and traditional Celtic tunes, Doc Mojoe's TRF debut is bringing those green dirt sounds to you . Established in the late 90's, the band member's are from all over the country and the diversity is obvious in their unique roots rock delivered with Celtic flair, something they playfully dubbed green dirt.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

This outstanding family showcases the traditional roots of the Harp in Irish and Scottish culture, while concurrently delving into a kaleidoscopic musical journey of folk, contemporary, alternative, classical, and bluegrass genres. The Band, comprised of members of the Dunham Family, has been formally trained and is currently active in supporting music education.

England most refined, genteel families and society graciously welcome one and all into the gates of our fair village. The Festival's Performance Company employs actors of all ages to inhabit the streets of New Market Village. These actors undergo a lengthy rehearsal process which consists of rigorous improvisational theatre training along with the historical background of the Renaissance period.

Executions and Public Humiliation! Fun for all your family & friends! Lop off the head of that annoying relative or just put 'em in the stocks! Don Juan Diego and his henchwoman Morrigon are equal opportunity offenders. Derly Ramirez II and Monica Giraud are TRF veterans. Come see them in Dove Meadow.

Queen Titania, Queen Mab and their Knights beckon each and every one to partake in a magically enchanting day. The Festival's Performance Company employs actors of all ages to inhabit the streets of New Market Village. These actors undergo a lengthy rehearsal process which consists of rigorous improvisational theatre training along with the historical background of the Renaissance period.

10:00/11:30/1:30/3:30

Adam has set 30 Guinness World Records, including "Most Fire Whip Cracks in One Minute". His television appearances include the Conan O'Brien Show, the Steve Harvey Show, and Stan Lee's Superhumans. He performs sophisticated, high-energy whip routines interspersed with his own brand of dry humor. At each show you can expect to see high-speed double whip cracking, knife throwing, balloon popping, fire whips, and much, much more.

12:30/2:30/4:30

Good day, friends! Marquise of Fool Hearty here. We're a couple of professional Fools! With our well-developed characters, uniquely beautiful costuming, and cheerful friendliness ~ we are the perfect choice for your family! We are joy-bringers, bell-ringers, smile-inspiring, lovers of life! With dogs and a pig.

12:00/4:00

Full Steel Combat is a violent display of medieval mixed martial arts and the chaos of an actual battle between fully armored knights. This is real combat and not choreographed. Our knights fight in hardened steel armor with real weapons in a grand melee to be the last man standing.

12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

Composed of a group of multitalented and highly spirited professional entertainers, GDT Global Dance Theatre invites its audiences to tap into the muse of the quintessential gypsy spirit. They incorporate music, song, dance and humor from many of the world's diverse ethnic cultures. Spontaneity and audience participation ensure that no two shows are alike. Experience GDT Global Dance Theatre and let your own gypsy spirit fly free. OPA!

4:00/6:00pm Saturdays and 4:00pm Sundays, plus a 4:00pm Show on Thanksgiving Friday

Step into the absinthe parlor and immerse in the whispers of intrigue! Welcome to Wyrmwood, a twilight haven for some of the most brilliant minds in the arts to pickle themselves alive with everyone's favorite verdant liqueur. But, is everything what it seems, or do scandal and mystery lurk in the shadows of nightfall? Sensuous burlesques, musical jamborees, comic farces, and feats of skill all couple together, and when under the blanket of dusk, who knows what illicit affairs - what secrets of the night - may come to rise? Only at the Green Hour. Only at Wyrmwood.

It is an old Scottish tradition that every successful marriage begins with a piper. Hammish McGregor, Piper to the Lord and Lady of the Festival is brought to life by Company Piper Rudy Quiroga. Hammish has been the Festival Wedding Piper for 20 years and performs at the village gates each weekend morning. Come see Hammish for piping and shenanigans or let him pipe for your fairytale wedding! Be there or wear pants!

11:00/1:00/3:00/5:00

The Hanlon-Lees Action Theatre first crossed lances in 1979, and since then they have dazzled millions at Renaissance faires and public events throughout the United States. For more than two decades, they have provided joy and excitement with their live 14th-Century-style show. Colorfully costumed steeds and noble knights in shining armor brandishing authentic weapons keep the spectacle ablaze with the action and romance of the period.

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Iron Hill Vagabonds are an acoustic music duo performing a mix of traditional and original songs and instrumental pieces. Their material includes Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs from many eras, Renaissance Faire, Celtic, and folk standards, as well as original songs and instrumental compositions in many styles. Brothers Ehrich and Mark Gauvin have been singing and playing music, together and separately, for all of their lives.

11:30/1:30/3:30

Master Ventriloquist Phil Nichols aka PHILNICK the GREAT! has been a Ventriloquist for 45 years. He has performed live all over the country with his talking crow Bosworth and a cast of crazy characters. His recent television appearances include a cameo appearance on season 13 of NBC's America's Got Talent. His photos hang in the wall of fame gallery at the Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell Kentucky (the world's only museum for Ventriloquism).

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

Istanpitta was formed as a part of a college thesis project. Playing historical instruments such as oud, vielle, saz, medieval bagpipes, shawms, recorders and period percussion instruments, the musicians of Istanpitta strive to present their songs and dances in the manner that medieval musicians might have played when performing for their next meal. Audiences are treated to a performance that is both authentic and musically enjoyable.

12:30/2:30/4:30/6:00

The Pirates of the good ship Pride O' Bedlam dropped anchor at the Sea Devil Tavern, where they can be found swillin' rum and singin' sea songs four times daily. Avast Ye Landlubbers! Prepare yerselves for a bawdy good time with Captain Basil Drake and his crew of misfits and scalawags.

An independent businesswoman is most uncommon in the age of Chivalry and there is indeed nothing common about Jenny. The lady of the lanes, traveler and companion, Jenny gets around and knows what pleases. She is a mistress in the art of customer service and whether spinning a tantalizing tale or singing a naughty number, Jenny can surely find something that pleases. Shouldst you be chosen to wear her kiss mark upon the cheek, wear it proudly. For it is known, if they are worth having, Jenny has had them.

10:00/12:00/2:00/4:00

Jim Hancock, the Burly Minstrel, has been a student and performer of music since early childhood. After studying voice and music theory at the University of Texas, Jim hit the road to put his knowledge to practical use. While known mostly for his dynamic work on guitar and vocals, Jim also excels on mandolin, bass and cittern. He has performed with many groups and individuals from Renaissance festivals to the Kerrville Folk Festival.

10:00/12:00/2:00/4:00

The Great Rondini is an exciting and engaging escape artist ! He brings a new flair to the ancient art of escape, combining amazing skill, humor and audience participation to create an unforgettable experience. Will he make it out this time ? Come see and cheer him on as he continues to defy the odds, and the physical limits of the human body!

Meet Jingles, the lovable jester who's sure to bring a smile to your face!

While she's not the best juggler, Jingles more than makes up for it with her silly magic tricks or singing a silly song. Her infectious laughter and carefree spirit are sure to lift your mood and make you feel like a kid. With her playful nature and boundless energy, Jingles is sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

6:00

Join us as we celebrate the best the festival has to offer in this one hour extravaganza, featuring song, dance, comedy, and magic. The entire performance company shall be on hand to ensure that all who attend will lift up their cares. The festivities conclude with lantern lit parade leading to the Royal Fireworks at the Arena.

11:00/2:00

Whatever could be happening at the King's Arms Feast Hall? Pandemonium abounds as Frisky delves into a 'mystery for the ages.' Be prepared to experience two hours of tight comedy and song, special guest appearances, games and audience participation, all while enjoying a six course all you can eat and all you can legally consume feast. Let the Forking Begin!

"Loved Them at the Palace"

- King Henry VIII of England

11:30/1:30/3:30/5:30

Bawdy Positive™ entertainment favoring frivolity versus vulgarity. Filled with spicy songs and stand-up, the humorously indecent stylings of Ménage à Moi Comedy pair nicely with a cooling beer or a smooth whiskey and ages like a fine wine. Come for the liberated, inclusive camaraderie. Stay for belly laughs, new friends, and an organic interactive unpredictability ensuring every show is a unique experience. Parental Advisory, Explicit Content

11:00/1:00/3:00/4:30

Since 1980, our groundbreaking mountebanks, The Sturdy Beggars™, have continued to manipulate dirt, water and audience energy into what could only be described as: 'too cute for words.' The Mud Show® is now stuck good and proper onto The Tower Stage, and for four times a day, these assiduous fomenters foist their frolical muckary for any and all to spectate. If you have never been, come on by, they shall shake the etch 'o' sketch of your expectations.

Hear ye Hear ye; All Opals sparkle and gleam, and so does Opal the Fairy. Opal has flitted and flown all the way from the land of Fae to enchant and entertain. She is a friendly playful soul, who will call out to your inner child with her smiles, playfulness, and bubble magic. She is easy to find, as delighted, laughing children always surround her.

11:30/1:30/3:30/6:30

Opal and Jade are saucy singing sisters, professional wenches, and aspiring musicians, comedians, and general entertainers. These bawdy bar maids will keep you in stitches with their keen wit, and dazzle your ears with their delightful melodies. These sisters are a treasure, not to be missed. "Come play with us!"

Mature Audiences Only. Not recommended for children.

7:50

The King and Queen of the Festival decree a Royal end to a perfect day! In the tradition of London's fireworks over the Thames, the Royal Company of Greenmen will light the night with a remarkable display accompanied by the combustible music of Tartanic! Join us at the Arena for the noble finale of your festival day. Sponsored by TopDog Fireworks.

New Market Gazebo - 9:30
The Globe Theatre - 12:00/6:00

The Royal Courts shall gather for the news from the village. The King and Queen of the Festival will honor special guests and contest winners, and share in all kinds of revelry. The Lord Mayor will reveal new delights and events in which to experience the theme of the weekend; and the Courts of Europe in all of their finery will dance and cheer their way through a marvelous festival day.

7:20

SolarRain has been a fire performance tribe in central Texas since 2015. Their performance includes skills based on juggling, baton twirling, poi spinning, and other forms of object manipulation. It also includes skills such as fire breathing, fire eating, and body burning.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

Sound & Fury™ is a nouveau-vaudeville troupe of players who present original comic works mostly in the style of that Bard fellow, Bill Shakespeare. Using frequent audience participation and utter destruction of the "fourth wall," Sound & Fury draws in its patrons making their "Fakespearean" works accessible and nonthreatening to a modern audience with limited attention spans. Mature Audiences Only. Not recommended for children.

Spains most refined, genteel families and society graciously welcome one and all into the gates of our fair village. The Festival's Performance Company employs actors of all ages to inhabit the streets of New Market Village. These actors undergo a lengthy rehearsal process which consists of rigorous improvisational theatre training along with the historical background of the Renaissance period.

11:00/1:00/3:00/5:00

The Spice Boys are setting sail to steal your gold, your women, and your hearts. These harmonic hunks are primed to become a new festival staple. So, hop on board this musical pirate ship and join The Spice Boys on their quest for fame, fortune, and the perfect harmony between pirate swagger and boy band charm. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable performance filled with high-energy choreography, hilarious pirate antics, and infectious pop parodies.

Dove Meadow Area - 9:30/11:30/1:30/3:30
Globe Stage - 5:00

The only thing that limits a Tartanic show are strict laws set by the fire department. Take two bagpipers and two drummers, then mix in world percussions and tunes ranging from "Scotland the Brave" to scorching samba-driven numbers that feature half the band leaping off the stage, running, dancing, and playing to the audience. Tartanic takes live performance to heart and creates a high-energy pulse at 120 beats per minute.

12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00

Thirsty Pirate Pub

Tease of the Seas is a brand new burlesque and variety show where seafaring sensuality and tantalizing treasures abound. A beautiful band of pirate babes have come ashore to sing you sultry songs, make you laugh uncontrollably, and daringly dance as you admire some pirate booty.

Set your sails for The Thirsty Pirate, dive into a pint, and delight in the Tease of the Seas.

21 and up.

10:00/10:30/1:30/2:00/3:30/4:30

Texas Brass Ensemble has been performing at the Texas Renaissance Festival for more than three decades. The members of this musical group include symphony musicians, educators, Big Band musicians, Dixieland musicians, and composers, often all in one person. They bring a modern flair to traditional Renaissance era music. As visitors enter the Festival grounds, they often hear the sound of the Texas Brass welcoming them from the New Market Music Gazebo. What a welcome!

10:30/12:30/2:30

Founders, Lloyd Brant and Rosie Cole have toured their unique brand of absurd theatrics all over the USA and across the globe. Their work is a fusion of theater, magic, and the delight of the circus arts. The Wacky Chicken Show uses the age-old metaphor of the chicken and egg as symbols of life, weaving a hysterically funny, ultimately thoughtful and joyful story of human yearning, failure and spiritual triumph - while clucking, strutting, and laying eggs.

11:30/1:30/3:30/5:00

Juggling and fire-eating Pyrojuggler (Pyrojuggler.com), Thomas Wood has been making audiences laugh, scream, and squirm for over 30 years with his own stylized take on an ancient art, making it seem new again.You can expect unabashed humor, audience participation, and things you can't un-see, yet throughly enjoyed.

The Sisters are back! The Black Flame Candle is lit and we're running amok! amok! amok! as we seek our spell book and the freshest young "ingredients" in order to recreate our most powerful potion: an elixir that will make us young and beautiful forever! Find us in the lanes of Newmarket Village and capture the very moment we harvest your children! Fertility and gender spells available upon request.

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

Are you a fan of rowdy Irish tunes? Does that glass of mead need a right proper Irish toast? Then welcome to The Toasted Clover Show! Traveling and performing across the country, The Toasted Clover brings his unique mix of musical magic and tales from the road to the Polish Pub. From traditional Irish drinking songs to hilarious parody tunes, The Toasted Clover Show is sure to delight and entertain audiences across the land!

10:30/12:30/2:30/4:30

The Washing Well Wenches are the funniest pair of "ladies" you'll ever meet! Part vaudeville, part sketch comedy, full-on entertaining, the Washing Well Wenches make interactive theater fun for everyone.

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A king had to leave his newlywed wife for a journey. He sternly warned her against leaving her quarters and listening to bad advice. But an envious wicked witch lured her into the garden and turned her into a white swan, herself taking the queen's own form and place. Here she sits waiting for the spell to be broken.

11:30/1:30/3:30/5:00

One of a Kind, Ancient Music for your Modern Mind! Wolgemut. Sounds like "Volga" (as in the river) and "moot" (as in point), Wolgemut is an ancient Germanic word which simply means "to be in a good mood" and is both the name as well as the goal of this high-energy early music troupe. The band, under the leadership of artistic director Michael Gartner, delivers a joyful, raucous show that will make you very WOLGEMUT! Visit us at www.wolgemut.net.

Hear ye hear ye, Wurthe Wyndes presents the sounds of the times! Enchanting Renaissance music on Renaissance wind instruments playing only Renaissance music. Recorders! Crumhorns! Cornamuse! and More. Feel free to ask questions about the instruments and music for they are fascinating, and Wrynn will love to get you in the knowt!

As escorts to all of the beautiful brides who bless New Market Village with their wedding celebrations, one would have to search far and wide to find their equal.

12:30/2:30/4:30/5:30

The folk dancing of Romany people are dances of graceful and joyful movements, expressing freedom, passion and playfulness. After the Romany people left India around 1000 years ago, they migrated all over the globe, and many settled in various countries - today there is not one country without Romany people. Featuring elements of Celtic, Balkan, Indian, Arabic and many other cultures intertwined.

Our Monarchs and their court welcome all guests to the best New Market Village has to offer to ensure every visitor enjoys a magic filled day in the Kingdom. The Festival's Performance Company employs actors of all ages to inhabit the streets of New Market Village. These actors undergo a lengthy rehearsal process which consists of rigorous improvisational theatre training along with the historical background of the Renaissance period.

4:30/6:00

Author, Creator, Musician, Magician, Collector, and Multi-Lingual "bon vivant" Bill Palmer is an all-around nice guy who is more than just a little knowledgeable on nearly every topic. Hence the reason that we refer to him as a Renaissance Man and not just from his 25 years of appearing as Merlin the Magician at the Texas Renaissance Festival. TRF is honored to have him appearing once more for our 50th anniversary. Welcome back Merlin!

12:00/2:00/4:00

Norðanfólk is a Texas-local Nordic folk music project in the animist neofolk tradition of Northern Europe. Layered over traditional instruments such as kravik lyre, hurdy-gurdy, and tagelharpa, Norðanfólk features hypnotic rhythms and 3-part harmonies in Norwegian, Icelandic and Old Norse.

Emlyn Drake has been studying violin since the age of three, and while she is classically trained, she has a particular fondness for Celtic fiddle. Her repertoire includes Irish jigs and Scottish airs, as well as a few theatrical favorites. Emlyn will be playing and dancing throughou the village so keep your ears open wide!