Shakespeare Performances in the Bay Area

Saturday, August 30, 2025 11:00 AM 11:00
Monday, September 1, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00

Various Places Around the Bay Area (map)

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To see, or not to see, that is the question: Whether 'tis comedy or tragedy; your budding Bard will be delighted to experience Shakespeare performances in an outdoor setting. Break out the picnic blanket for all these great opportunities to catch quality, engaging and accessible Shakespeare performances for the entire family to enjoy.

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May 9

San Rafael: La Comedia de los Enredos

A bilingual adaptation by Bill Rauch and Lydia G. García of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors based on the Spanish translation La Comedia de los Enredos by Alfredo Michel Modenessi of a Play on! translation commissioned by Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Jun 6

Curtain Call Theatre Presents "Merry Wives of Windsor"

Curtain Call Theatre presents “Merry Wives of Windsor” in the OCA Amphitheater!

Jun 12

SARATOGA: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Get ready to rock the 80s in Shakespeare’s classic tale of friendship, love, and totally unexpected twists.

Jun 19

San Rafael: As You Like It

A dazzling campy romp through the Forest of Arden—joyous, romantic, and full of theatrical play. This reimagining leans into the story’s delicious fluidity of gender and identity, offering a spirited, music-filled adventure that invites audiences and families of all kinds to celebrate love in all its forms.

Jul 2

LIVERMORE: The Tragedy of Hamlet

Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about the Prince of Denmark seeking revenge on his uncle, Claudius, who murdered Hamlet's father, seized the throne, and married his mother, Gertrude.

Jul 9

FAIRFAX: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Dream Box Theater Troupe presents a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the community. This is a free event but donation are accepted for the actors. Theater troupe consists of young actors ages 12-24. Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission.

Jul 25

Cupertino: San Francisco Shakespeare Festival: Antony and Cleopatra

Our 44th season of Free Shakespeare in the Park brings you Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Katja Rivera. Since 1983, as part of SF Shakes’ mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all, we’ve brought our Free Shakes production to audiences around the SF Bay Area; no tickets or Shakespeare experience required.

Aug 7

SARATOGA: Much Ado About Nothing

In this production, Shakespeare’s timeless comedy is presented with a Bollywood flair. Think Monsoon Wedding meets the 2013 Joss Whedon movie adaptation of the play.

Aug 14

San Rafael: Julius Caesar

A taut, adrenaline-charged examination of political violence—from the intimate tensions between confidants to the sweeping consequences for a nation. Staged under the summer sky, this immersive outdoor production reimagines how epic storytelling can unfold in Forest Meadows, delivering a visceral experience for all audiences.