RocHaha Clown Festival

RocHaha Clown Festival RocHaha Clown Festival is an annual 5-day festival presenting theatrical clowning workshops and performances.

RocHaha also runs The Auguste Roost, a vibrant community movement studio located in downtown Rochester, NY hosting clown classes and more. RocHaha Clown Festival is a newly formed, annual 5-day festival presenting contemporary theatrical clowning workshops and performances. Our program embraces clowning in all its forms; multi-disciplinary, wordless, circus-theatre, puppetry/animation, object theatre, mime, live art, and physical theatre. RocHaha Clown Fest was founded by Katherine Marino and Ashley Jones in 2024 to combine the talents of Rochester’s own burgeoning clown community with award-winning world-renowned clowns and physical theatre makers from across the globe. We are excited to present our explosively inventive program of subversive, silly visual performance to tempt artists and audiences alike out of their comfort zones and become the home of contemporary theatrical clown in Western New York.

ROCHAHA 2026 IS COMING.OCTOBER 3-11 • ROCHESTER, NYSHOWS - MUCCC. 142 ATLANTIC AVE. ROCHESTER. NY.14607WORKSHOPS - THE R...
09/02/2026

ROCHAHA 2026 IS COMING.

OCTOBER 3-11 • ROCHESTER, NY

SHOWS - MUCCC. 142 ATLANTIC AVE. ROCHESTER. NY.14607
WORKSHOPS - THE ROOST. 250 CUMBERLAND ST. ROCHESTER. NY. 14620

Nine days of clown, physical theatre, workshops, cabaret, chaos, and some very strange people doing very strange things on purpose.
Swipe through for the full festival lineup →

We kick things off October 3–4 with Eric Davis’ two-day Bouffon Intensive, (book early!) before heading into a week featuring:

Itchy Clowns Cabaret
Clowning Workshop with Funmi Adejobi
FISH by Funmi Adejobi
Red Bastard by Eric Davis
Poems for God by Victoria Watson Sepejak
Creating and Destroying with Victoria Watson Sepejak
RocHaha Late Nights: NYC Clown Takeover

Whether you want to watch, train, play, laugh, squirm, or discover what clown can actually be - come spend the week with us.

Shows: $10-$30
Workshops: $60-$200
Tickets + full program → link in bio
📍 Rochester, NY
📅 October 3-11, 2026

Scratch that itch to be on stage!Itchy Clowns Night Performer Application is open! Link in bio!Itchy Clowns Night is a s...
07/03/2026

Scratch that itch to be on stage!

Itchy Clowns Night Performer Application is open! Link in bio!

Itchy Clowns Night is a show organized and produced by the RocHaha Clown Festival. It is a curated clown and physical theatre showcase of new and experimental work by local and regional artists. Our mission is to foster growth of the Rochester-area clown community by providing a professional venue where artists can take risks, test-drive new material and get feedback in front of a live audience.

Show: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7pm, Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC)

Submissions Requirements
- 5-10 minutes in length (shorter or longer acts may be considered, but are less likely to be prioritized)
- An original creation
- Clown, physical theater, circus, burlesque, drag, stand-up, puppetry, mime, etc (priority will be given to acts with a strong clown/comedic focus)
- Solo, duos, trios, and groups welcome

Head to link in bio to submit an act!

Don’t know what to submit? Check out the upcoming workshops The Auguste Roost to get your creative juices flowing!

Unsure whether this is for you? Get in touch! We are also happy to work with you to get that idea out there!

SAVE THE DATE The clowns are coming back. And this time, there’s more. So much more!October 3-11, 2026RocHaha Clown Fest...
06/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE
The clowns are coming back. And this time, there’s more. So much more!

October 3-11, 2026

RocHaha Clown Festival returns for 9 days of world-class clown, physical theatre, puppetry, circus, mime, workshops, community events, and complete and utter nonsense.

The lineup drops later this year, but for now: mark your calendar and prepare for mayhem!!

www.rochaha.com

Images by Avi Pryntz-Nadworny

Hello Clowns, Fools, Theatre Makers, and Lovers of the Weird & Wonderful,Mark your calendars!RocHaha Clown Festival retu...
06/16/2026

Hello Clowns, Fools, Theatre Makers, and Lovers of the Weird & Wonderful,

Mark your calendars!

RocHaha Clown Festival returns October 3-11, 2026.

RocHaha brings together local, national, and international artists to celebrate bold, inventive performance.

Our 2026 lineup is still under wraps, but we can promise another unforgettable gathering of performances, workshops, conversations, and opportunities to play.

Save the dates: October 3-11, 2026.

Lineup announcements, ticket information, and special events will be revealed in the coming months!

Until then, keep your nose tuned for further nonsense.

With love and mischief,

Ashley Jones & Katherine Marino
Artistic Directors, RocHaha

Missing RocHaha Clown Fest? You're in luck! 🎪🤡 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS — JOIN THE FUN at The Auguste Roost!✨ Play The Fool- I...
10/25/2025

Missing RocHaha Clown Fest? You're in luck!
🎪🤡 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS — JOIN THE FUN at The Auguste Roost!

✨ Play The Fool- Intro Clown Workshop
📅 Sunday, October 26th, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💸 $25 | Sliding scale options available

Clowning begins with PLAY! Dive into games and exercises inspired by L’École Gaulier and Accademia Dimitri as we explore curiosity, vulnerability, and the joy of spectacular failure. Expect laughter, surprises, and discovery.
👉 Perfect for beginners — no experience needed!
🎯 Ages 18+

🔥 Flop Shop
📅 Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
💸 $30 | Sliding scale options available

Got a piece you’re itching to try? A spark of an idea waiting for an audience? Bring your material (at any stage), share, experiment, and flop gloriously! Guided by Ashley Jones and Katherine Marino, you’ll get encouraging, constructive feedback to help your act grow.

Add $5 if you can help support fellow artists
– Take $5 off if money is tight (no questions asked)

🎟️ Register now!
Play the Fool: https://rochaharoost.as.me/?appointmentType=84046696
Flop Shop: https://rochaharoost.as.me/?appointmentType=75828739

Let’s play, flop, and celebrate clown together! 🎉🤡✨

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142 Atlantic Ave
Rochester, NY
14607

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