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The magic returns as 2026 Texas Renaissance Festival tickets go on sale April 15
The largest Renaissance festival in the country gears up for its 52nd season of merriment with 20% off for fans
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) is slated to open ticket sales and reservations for highly popular camping ground spots for its 52nd magical season on Wednesday, April 15 at 9 a.m. on the TRF website, texrenfest.com. This year, TRF is offering a generous 20% discount across tickets from April 15 through April 30, giving the festival’s most loyal visitors and excited guests a chance to snag spots for the annual event.
TRF’s 20% discount will be available for any ticket purchase as a way to thank visitors for their continued support of the whimsical event. Guests can visit the new and improved texrenfest.com and use the code earlybird26 at checkout to receive 20% off Texas Renaissance Festival admission tickets, weekend and season passes and parking. This offer does not apply to special ticketed events within the festival. The 2026 event is scheduled for eight uniquely themed weekends, running from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, including the Friday after Thanksgiving.
The Fields of New Market Campground will also open its reservations on April 15 with a 20% discount on camping reservations and tickets with code earlybird26. Campers of all types, from tents to recreational vehicles and camping trailers, will be able to secure their spot on the 230-acre campground. Guests can bring their own camping gear or utilize one of TRF’s camping rentals, including Arched “Glamping” tents, and spacious yurts.
“We’re thrilled to be gearing up for an exciting 2026 Texas Renaissance Festival, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than creating this offer for our incredible visitors,” TRF Marketing Director Tyler Moyer said. “April 15 marks the beginning of the journey towards this year’s festival, and we’re excited to offer this special discount to our guests to celebrate the season ahead. We can’t wait to open the gates of the Texas Renaissance Festival once again and create magical memories for every visitor.”
Now entering its 52nd year, the nation’s largest Renaissance-themed festival continues its tradition of blending history and fantasy through 70 acres of interactive entertainment, artisan markets and an array of culinary delights across eight uniquely themed weekends from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, including the Friday after Thanksgiving.
“We’re starting the excitement on April 15 and look forward to immersive experiences, unforgettable entertainment and more surprises in 2026,” Moyer continued. “From returning fan-favorites to new attractions, this season is about elevating the magic our fans love.”
ABOUT TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts more than half a million visitors annually to its 70-acre recreation of a 16th-century European village one hour north of Houston. The festival is a celebration of food, fun and artisan markets ensconced in immersive Renaissance-era magic. The 2026 season takes place over eight themed weekends from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, including Thanksgiving Friday. For more information, visit texrenfest.com.
