Since 1988, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival has provided professional, free, and accessible outdoor theatre each summer. Enjoy a night of theatre under the stars with fun, energetic renditions of Shakespeare with a distinctive Nashville twist of original music by local composers and songwriters. It's a full evening of family entertainment with a pre-show concert series, food trucks, and informative pre-show talks. Bring your own chair or blanket for free seating ($10 suggested donation per person). VIP reserved seating available.
Thursdays-Sundays, August 31-September 24
and Labor Day Monday, September 4
The Yard at ONEC1TY (8 City Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209)
Thursday-Sunday, September 28-October 1
Academy Park (112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064)
5:15 pm - Gates Open
5:30 pm - Insight Lecture Series
6:00 pm - Pre-Show Concert Series
7:00 pm - Performance of Much Ado About Nothing
For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact The Nashville Shakespeare Festival directly.
