Ashlee Radney performs in LineStorm Playwrights’ SMALL BITES at the 2024 Fertile Ground Festival. Photo by Heath Hyun Houghton

Attending the Festival

Over the course of the 16 days of the 2025 Fertile Ground Festival- from April 4-19 – there are over 150 performances for audiences to attend, from 46 different producers. Here are some important details to know:

  • There is no single Fertile Ground location. While there are three “Partner Venues” serving as Festival hubs this year (21ten, CoHo, and the Back Door Theatres), Fertile Ground shows are also taking place in 20+ other locations.
  • Ticket prices and types are set by each Producer, with the majority of ticket sales (minus a small percentage of fees) going directly back to Producers.
  • Purchase a Festival Pass that is good for either 6, 10, or unlimited free tickets* or…
  • You may choose to purchase tickets on a show-by-show basis for all of the Fertile Ground projects that pique your interest.

See below for more information and resources to help you plan your Fertile Ground Festival-going!

Festival Passes

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The Six-Punch Pass

$60

Use this Pass for six free tickets to Fertile Ground shows.* A maximum of two tickets may be reserved for a single show.
*Excludes shows that are selling tickets outside of the tix.page system

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The Ten-Punch Pass

$90

Use this Pass for ten free tickets to Fertile Ground shows.* A maximum of two tickets may be reserved for a single show.
*Excludes shows that are selling tickets outside of the tix.page system

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The Unlimited Pass

$140

Use this Pass for as many free tickets to Fertile Ground shows* as you would like! Only one ticket may be reserved for a single show.
*Shows selling tickets outside of the tix.page system may extend special discounts and offers to Unlimited Festival Pass holders. 

Visit the Festival Lineup page to browse the 2025 Festival productions, reserve tickets to individual shows, or use your Pass to redeem individual tickets

Venues & Locations

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Accessing Website and Venues

Please email Tamara Carroll at fertileground@portlandtheatre.com to get help navigating our website or ticketing system, if you have questions about the accessibility of performances and venues, or any other questions, concerns, or feedback.

Quick Links

Festival Lineup

Audience Information

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Contact

fertileground@portlandtheatre.com