California Shakespeare Outdoors

William Shakespeare, considered the finest English playwright and author to ever have graced this planet, live until 1616. His plays continue to provide entertainment and are especially enjoyed by a broader audience during the summer months at Shakespeare in the Park events and festivals. Some plays are actually free to see while others require tickets and charge a fee.

Summer Shakespeare Festivals

Please confirm before going. These schedules were released months ago and it is possible that some of the dates and productions have changed.

CUPERTINO: Shakespeare in the Park Cupertino July-August
Hamlet

FRESNO: Woodward Shakespeare Festival June-July
Twelfth Night

GARDEN GROVE: Orange County Shakespeare

HEALDSBURG: Raven Performing Arts Theater  Shakespeare in the Park with The Comedy of Errors 
July 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
July 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
July 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 3, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 5, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 10, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 11, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
August 12, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
One of the Bard’s funniest plays, features not one, but two sets of twins! The escalating case of multiple mistaken identities is set in motion when Antipholus and Dromio (of Syracuse) unknowingly visit the hometown of their long-lost twins. The Raven Players production is set in modern day New Orleans during Mardi Gras, taking the fun up another notch! 
West Plaza Park
Location: 10 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448
FREE, raventheater.org
The Raven Performing Art Theater and the Raven Players, in partnership with the City of Healdsburg' Community Services Department, 9 performances during the months of July and August in West Plaza Park.  Artistic Director, Steven David Martin, has offered unique takes on William Shakespeare plays. Every performance brings a twist and offers an unforgettable experience. Best of all, community members can attend each show for free. 

LAKEPORT:  Shakespeare at the Lake July

LAKE TAHOE: Incline Village Shakespeare in the Park July-August

LIVERMORE: Livermore Summer Shakespeare Festival June-July

LOS ANGELES: Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles June-July

LOS ANGELES: Independent Shakespeare Co. Griffith Park June-September

LOS ANGELES: Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival June-September

MARTINEZ: Shakespeare in the Park July-August
Also Vallejo, Oakland

MARIN: Marin Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare in the Park Marin June-September

MERCED: Shakespeare in the Park September 8-16, 2018. The Merry Wives of Windsor
mercedshakespearefest.org

MARTINEZ: Shakespeare in the Park Martinez July-August

ORINDA: Shakespeare in the Park Orinda California May-October

PETALUMA: Free Shakespeare on the River August 23- September 2, 2018
Alls Well that Ends Well
Foundry Wharf Green
625 2nd St
Petaluma, CA
petalumashakespeare.org

PLEASANTON: Shakespeare in the Park June-July

REDWOOD CITY: Redwood City Shakespeare August
Hamlet - Tragedy

RIVERSIDE: Shakespeare in the Park  April

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Shakespeare

• Wildflower Women's Ensemble
• Sacramento Shakespeare Festival

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Old Globe Theater Shakespeare  July-September

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Shakespeare in the Park

SAN PEDRO: Shakespeare by the Sea
June 22-July 8, 2023 Performances at Point Fermin Park- San Pedro
July 9-August 3, 2023 Touring Performances in L.A. and Orange Counties
August 4 & 5, 2023 Return to Point Fermin Park for closing performances

SANTA CLARITA: Shakespeare in the Park Fest July-August

SARATOGA / SAN JOSE: Silicon Valley Shakespeare 
Sanborn Park, Saratoga
Willow St. Park, San Jose  svshakespeare.org

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Shakespeare by the Sea 

TEMECULA: Shakespeare in the Vines June-August

THOUSAND OAKS: Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival June-August

TOPANGA: Will Geer's Topanga Theatricum Botanicum Shakespeare June-October

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.