WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY TO PERFORM AT ROGUE 2027:

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 October 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026 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 performers and a waitlist.  

• Venue fees are due Friday, November 27, 2026

• 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 October 1, 2026, and close on October 30, 2026, 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 Instagram feeds on October 1st. 

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:

Show Info and Image Due: Friday, December 18th, 2026

Rogue Festival dates: Thursday, March 4, to Saturday, March 15, 2027

Ticket Sales Payout: Friday, April 16, 2027