WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY TO PERFORM AT ROGUE 2026:

The PROCESS:

• There will be separate lotteries for Indoor Mainstage division, Gallery division, and Outdoor Cabaret division. Applicants may apply only once for one division, so please choose your venue division carefully. See the Venue Divisions tab in the menu for information.

• Indoor Mainstage and Cabaret division lotteries will be split 50/50 for Out of Town and In-Town (Fresno and contiguous counties) applicants. Gallery will be a general lottery.

• A waitlist for each division will be maintained for any remaining or forfeited slots.

• Applications will be received online from September 15, 2025 to October 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST and will be entered into the lottery for their division. 

• After the application period closes, the applications will be divided by Venue Division and given an assigned number.

• Application numbers for each division will be by lottery system. 

• Lottery will be drawn on Saturday, October 18 for performers and a waitlist.  

• Venue fees are due Sunday, December 14 or the slot will be released to the waitlist. No exceptions. 

• Billeting is available for performers from outside the Fresno area. Please indicate on the application form if you need a billet, and the Rogue Festival billeting coordinator will contact you. 

As always, Rogue Festival artists receive 100% of their ticket sales online and at the door (after any ticketing fees).  

Application Fee: 

$40.00 due upon application.

PayPal Payment Link

We use the PayPal credit card processor, but you do not need to open a PayPal account to pay. You may request an electronic invoice by emailing roguefestival@gmail.com.

Application Period: 

Applications will open on September 15, 2025, and close on October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST. 

Application links will be available on this page, on our regular website and pinned to the top of our Facebook and Twitter feeds on September 16. 

Options for local acts who do not make it through the lottery:

Rogue Artist Underground and Off-Rogue Venue Information is available in the menu above.  LINK TO INFORMATION

NOTABLE DATES:

Application Window: September 15, 2025, to October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Lottery Drawn: October 18

Winners and Waitlisters Notified: October 20 and 21.

Venue Payments Due: December 14

Show Info and Image Due: December 21

Rogue Festival dates: Friday, February 27, to Saturday, March 7, 2026

Ticket Sales Payout: Checks issued by April 30, 2026