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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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.

Aug 15

Mill Valley: Love’s Labour’s Lost

The Curtain Theatre provides free outdoor theater during the summer in Old Mill Park.

Aug 15

Redwood City: 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.