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

Attending the Festival

The 2026 Fertile Ground Festival will take place April 10th-26th throughout the Portland Metro area. Here are some important details to know:

  • The full 2026 Festival lineup will be announced and tickets to all shows and events will go on sale February 23, 2026.
  • Beginning February 23rd, you may purchase a Festival Pass that is good for either 5, 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.
  • Ticket prices and types are set by each Producer, with the majority of ticket sales going directly back to Producers.
  • There is no single Fertile Ground location. While there are four “Partner Venues” serving as Festival hubs this year (21ten, the Back Door, and The Boiler Room Theatres), Fertile Ground shows will also take place in numerous other locations.
a hand-drawn tree stump, with flowers and foliage growing out of its top

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.

The Fertile Ground Festival Logo: the words "fertile ground" with three leaves sprouting out of the final letter. This version of the logo is a light cream color with a multi-colored border.

Contact

fertileground@portlandtheatre.com