The Sol Project, an Obie award-winning theater initiative dedicated to producing and elevating Latiné voices, is marking its 10th anniversary with SolFest 2026. Running from September 27 to October 4 across Manhattan locations including PRTT, the week-long festival also celebrates SolFest’s 9th year and the 4th year of the North Star Projects Latiné ShortsFest.
The Bottom Line
- The Milestone: The Sol Project reaches its 10th year of championing Latiné artists, anchored by the 9th year of SolFest.
- The Schedule: Events run from September 27 through October 4 across Manhattan, with new work readings hosted at PRTT in midtown Manhattan at 304 W 47th St.
- Accessibility: Programming features ticketed special events, donation-based fundraisers, and free foundational festival blocks requiring advance RSVP.
A Decade of Claiming Space in New York Theater
This late September, the theater community gathers in Manhattan to celebrate a decade of institutional persistence. SolFest 2026 brings together staged readings, independent film, and community gatherings to honor both established alumni and emerging voices.
“Entering our 10th anniversary year is a momentous milestone, and we are pushing the boundaries of what SolFest can be,” says SolFest Producer and The Sol Project Co-Artistic Director, Adriana Gaviria. By deepening partnerships with institutions like Pregones/PRTT and North Star Projects, the initiative bridges the gap between live performance and digital media.
Collaborative Roots and Festival Expansion
“Nine years ago, The Sol Project chose our stage to launch something bold, and we said yes because that’s what colectivos do — we build together,” notes Rosalba Rolón, Artistic Director of Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater.
Running concurrently during the festival week is the North Star Projects Latiné ShortsFest, marking its fourth year. The shorts program highlights filmmakers, directors, producers, and actors working within the short film and digital short formats, ensuring that cinematic storytellers share space with playwrights.
To provide a clear look at how the festival is structured for audiences this season, here is an overview of the event components:
| Festival Component | Anniversary Milestone | Key Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Sol Project | 10th Anniversary | Manhattan, NY |
| SolFest | 9th year | PRTT (304 W 47th St) |
| NSP Latine Shortsfest | 4th year | Various Manhattan Venues |
Accessibility and Economic Inclusion in Live Arts
SolFest 2026 addresses these economic realities by implementing a flexible, three-tiered admission model designed to keep programming open to the public.
Audiences can choose from ticketed special events, donation-based fundraising gatherings, and free foundational festival blocks that require advance RSVP.
Full programming details are slated for release in the coming weeks. As the festival prepares to open its doors on September 27, it stands as a testament to what sustained artistic advocacy can achieve over ten years.
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