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2023 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

- see all dates
Except August 2, 2023; August 3, 2023; August 4, 2023; August 5, 2023; August 6, 2023.
Lord, what fools these mortals be! But not so foolish as they would miss the final weekend of A Midsummer Night's Dream in Griffith Park.
The first play this summer is Julius Caesar. In August the mood lightens with A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Julius Caesar runs from July 5 - July 30
A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays August 9 through September 3.
As for location: the production returns its regular spot at the Old LA Zoo Picnic Area, welcoming audiences back to the large, open, grassy lawn for performances all summer long. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The area closest to the stage is reserved for blankets only, while a little farther back, guests can bring low-seat beach chairs.
Registration is not required, though it is appreciated!
Guests can have a reserved seat waiting for them as a thank you for a $60 donation. Reserved seats are in a special elevated section with a great view of the stage.
Select dates have pre-show activities:
Players in the Park begin at 5pm
Free workshops for families about the play and Shakespeare's language. Participants take a backstage tour, and try out the ISC stage. Dates 2023: July 16, July 29, August 13, August 19, and August 25. Reservations recommended
Director's Salon begin at 6pm
Discussions about the intersection between Shakespeare and contemporary culture
Dates 2023: July 14, September 1
Themed Nights
Pride Night featuring Shakes - Queer: July 22
Community Toga Party - July 27
Disco Night - August 17
Family Fairy Night featuring Drag Story Hour - August 26
ASL interpreted performance: August 25