Under the Radar Festival Returns for Its 20th Anniversary in NYC

January 4 – 19, 2025

Various Locations

Learn more at the official site

The Under the Radar Festival, New York City’s premier annual showcase of experimental theater, returns for its 20th edition from January 4 to 19, 2025. This year’s festival features over a dozen cutting-edge performances by innovative multidisciplinary artists from around the world and across the U.S., presented at various partner organizations throughout the city.

Founded in 2005 by Mark Russell, Under the Radar has a rich history of connecting global audiences through avant-garde live works that champion transparency, equity, and collaboration. The festival has served as a launch pad for pioneering voices in the theater community, introducing artists like Tarell Alvin McCraney, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, and Belarus Free Theater to wider audiences.

This year’s lineup continues the tradition of fostering innovation and global citizenship in the arts. Attendees can look forward to a diverse array of performances that push the boundaries of contemporary theater. For a complete schedule and ticket information, visit the official Under the Radar Festival website.