season 39 | 2026-27
Season of Liberation
every.Word Poetry Open Mic
The first 3 Mondays of every month on the Garden Stage.
fire work by Mary Glen Fredrick
September 6 - 26, 2026
NNPN Rolling World Premiere of a dystopian comedy blazing with revolution, fireworks, and “Eat the Rich” games. Directed by Bonnie Cullum. Production Design by Jason Amato.
The Bloody Ball
October 24, 2026, 8:00PM - 1:00AM
A one-night dark carnival for creatures of the night. 18+
Malum Malus Samhain
October 29 - November 7, 2026
Mystical occult burlesque with Samhain themes. Curated by Blaise Ricin. 18+
Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes - Presented by Different Stages
November 13 - December 5, 2026
Dark fantasy and horror with carnival and puppets. Directed by Melissa McKnight.
Tammie Brown’s Holiday Sparkle - Presented by Full Gallop Productions
December 11 - 12, 2026
Tammie Brown from RuPaul’s Drag Race, brings her holiday show Tammie Brown's Holiday Sparkle back to Austin. 18+
The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)
December 18, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Holiday circus fun for the whole family with rescue canines, world-class juggling by Darren Peterson, music and dance. Written and directed by Melissa McKnight
The Trial: A Funhouse Mirror Reflection of Race in America
January 14 - February 7, 2027
A fresh new version of one of Le Monde’s Top 100 Books of the 20th Century, The Trial by Franz Kafka, written and directed by Charles P. Stites.
MLK Day Poetry Open Mic
January 18, 2027
Hosted by Ebony Stewart. Produced with every.Word Poetry.
Tim Miller’s A BODY IN THE O
February 26 - 28, 2027
Join legendary performance artist, queer activist, educator, and long-time VORTEX friend, Tim Miller for his performance. Climb along inside the O of the Hollywood sign.
www.TimMillerPerformer.com
OUTsider Fest : DREAMING US INTO BEING
March 5 - 7, 2027
Austin-based transmedia non-profit that celebrates the bold originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQ+ communities through the presentation of provocative, overlooked, and out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing and visual art. 18+ OUTsiderfest.org
Garden Party
Saturday, March 13, 2027 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Learn about different flora and fauna and replenish the Butterfly Garden during this family friendly environmental extravaganza.
Syntax Error: The Quickening of A.I.
March 19 - 27, 2027
EFF Party March 20
A multi-media exploration of Artificial Intelligence. Created by Dr. Heather L. Barfield with the ensemble. Partnering with Sapien Ceremonies and Electronic Frontier Foundation-Austin
Underground
April 3 - 18, 2027
By Lisa B. Thompson - 10-year anniversary of this stunning production starring Marc Pouhé and Jeffrey “Da’Shade” Johnson. Directed by Jeremy Rashad Brown.
Malum Malus Beltane
April 29 - May 9, 2027
Mystical occult burlesque with Beltane themes. Curated by Blaise Ricin. 18+
Chasing the Feeling - Presented by Diverse Space Dance Theatre
May 13 - 16, 2027
Family-friendly original dance choreographed by Toni Bravo
Amaging! Age is More Than Just a Number ~ It’s A Story!
May 20 - 22, 2027
World Famous *BOB* curates and directs stories written and told by Queer Elders.
Partnering with Rainbow Connections ATX, a program of Family Eldercare.
Wizard of dOgZ
May 27 - June 12, 2027
Family-friendly, live entertainment starring our favorite rescue canines, created by the makers of The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!). Puppies, Puppets, Aerial Art, Juggling, Circus Acts, Original Music, and more! Written and directed by Melissa McKnight
Queer Black Emancipation Slam
June 2027
Hosted by Ebony Stewart
Romulus the Great by Friedrick Dürrenmatt - Summer Youth Theatre
July 23 - 31, 2027
The Emperor Romulus greedily ruins his crumbling kingdom.
Adapted and Directed by Insha Iqbal.
Malum Malus Lammas
August 5 - 8, 2027
Mystical occult burlesque with Lammas themes. Curated by Blaise Ricin. 18+
Next Stop by CB Feller and Griffen McDonald
September 10 - October 2, 2027
With a soundscape that pulses like pavement under tires, Next Stop drives into the heart of systemic inequity with the folks we meet on the bus. Directed by Bonnie Cullum with Musical Direction by Tyler Mabry.
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