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Kentucky Shakespeare is a not-for-profit charitable organization serving thousands annually through performances, outreach, and community programs. We rely on your support to provide free, accessible, inclusive programming to communities.

Free Shakespeare Festival in Central Park - Kentucky Shakespeare

Join us for the free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park in Historic Old Louisville. Featuring nightly the Kids' Globe activities, food trucks, Will's Tavern, and pre-show entertainment before the main stage production each night.

Announcing the 64th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. A variety of 60+ food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly throughout the summer with 2-3 per night, plus Will’s Tavern (a Brown-Forman Bar ...

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival announces its free 2025 season

The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, a free outdoor theater series, returns to Louisville's Central Park from May 28 to Aug. 10. The 65th season features performances of "Much Ado About Nothing ...

Kentucky Shakespeare 2025 Season Will Include HAMLET, MUCH ADO ABOUT ...

Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, just announced the 65th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 28-August 10, 2025, at the C. Douglas Ramey ...

Kentucky Shakespeare performing for free in Radcliff and Elizabethtown

Area residents will have two opportunities to catch Kentucky Shakespeare during their Spring Shakespeare in the Parks Tour.. Radcliff Parks and Rec is excited to welcome the performers to the city amphitheatre this week for a performance of Macbeth. “This will be Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.,” said Radcliff Forestry and Conservation Board Member Barbara Baker.

KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE - Audience 502

Kentucky Shakespeare kicks off its 59th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park with a comedy, a history, and a tragedy. The season begins with their professional productions of As You Like It May 29th, then Henry IV, Part II June 13th, followed by King Lear on June 27th. July 9th-21st all three performances will be presented ...

Summer Traditions: Kentucky's Summer Shakespeare Festival Returns

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. The eleven-week season features 62 performances, seven productions, all presented absolutely free to audience members.” said Matt Wallace, Producing Artistic Director. ...

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival announces its free 2024 season

In addition to the stage productions, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival features a popular Kids’ Globe tent that will open an hour before every performance with free interactive arts-based ...

Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 64th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare ...

Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 64th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 29-August 11, 2024, at the C. Douglas Ramey ...

65th Season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. A variety of 60+ food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly throughout the summer with 2-3 per night, plus Will’s Tavern (a Brown-Forman Bar ...

Why Shakespeare In The Park Is A Can’t Miss Louisville Event

It's Free! 616 Myrtle Street Louisville, KY 40208 Shakespeare in the Park is Kentucky’s festival “Keeping Will Free.” Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace states that they “see 25,000+ people each summer in Central Park, with some of the most diverse audiences you’ll see anywhere.”

Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 65th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare ...

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. A variety of 60+ food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly throughout the summer with 2-3 per night, plus Will’s Tavern (a Brown-Forman Bar ...

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park Returns, Longest Running ...

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. "The eleven-week season features 62 performances, seven productions, all presented absolutely free to audience members,” said Matt Wallace, Producing Artistic Director. ...

Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival returns summer 2022: what to know

The festival is the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the country. Kentucky Shakespeare will kick off its season in April and will travel to different parks around the area with ...

Outdoor Shakespeare Festival Returns to Central Park

All performances are presented free of charge at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest-running non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. A variety of food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly, plus Will’s Tavern and Gift Shop.

63rd Season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 63 rd Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park . Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, announces the 63 rd annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 24-August 6, 2023, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s Central Park. “I’m honored to kick off my 10 th season as Producing ...

News - Kentucky Shakespeare

65th Season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Published February 15, 2025. Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 65th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, announces the 65th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 28-August 10, 2025, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s ...

About Us - Kentucky Shakespeare

Kentucky Shakespeare serves communities through the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, education programs for schools, public performances, and community outreach programs. Entering its 65th season, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park is the longest-running free, non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States.

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival returns in Louisville: What to know

All performances are free of charge at the summer festival at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St. ... Kentucky Shakespeare's The Globe Players ...