Shakespeare Festivals

There are numerous Shakespeare festivals held annually the world over. This page is dedicated to giving the full details of as many Shakespeare festivals as possible – it will continue growing, so remember to check back!

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Presenting classical works, contemporary plays, musicals, and new works commissioned by the Festival’s Southern WritersProject.

Brisbane Shakespeare Festival

Free, fully staged, professional outdoor performances of Shakespeare in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

California Shakespeare Theater (US)

Annual season of professional classic theatre, from June to October at the Bruns Amphitheatre in Orinda, CA.

Cambridge Shakespeare Festival (UK)

One of the finest events of its kind in the UK, with performances in the timeless and magical atmosphere of the Cambridge University private gardens

Canterbury Shakespeare Festival (UK)

Started in April 2015 this project was designed to put on fun and exciting Shakespearean plays to the public in Canterbury’s stunning historic surroundings.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival (US)

Dedicated to producing the best of Shakespeare and the classics in an accessible, affordable manner. Ticket and program information.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival (US)

Productions playing on rotating repertory in Boulder.

Georgia Shakespeare Festival (US)

Professional repertory company performing Shakespeare and other enduring authors.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival (US)

Founded in 1977. Season calendar, plays, and company information.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (US)

The mission of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is to provide the highest quality theatrical and cultural productions for the residents of the greater Lake Tahoe area and visitors from around the world.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival (US)

Elizabethan, classic, and contemporary plays presented in three different theatres.

Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival (US)

Dedicated to performing the works of the Bard.

Shakespeare Festival of Dallas (US)

Dedicated to the cultural enrichment of the community through live, professional productions offered free of charge at Samuell-Grand Park.

Stratford Festival (CA, Ontario)

Repertory theatre festival producing, to the highest standards possible, the best works of theatre in the classical and contemporary repertoire, with special emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare.

Texas Shakespeare Festival (US)

Established to provide theatre professionals, students, and the public the luxury of working on and seeing the world’s dramatic literary masterpieces.

Utah Shakespearean Festival (US)

Offering summer and fall seasons of classic and contemporary plays and musicals.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream performance at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival