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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival


Our Mission

To further enrich Cleveland and its extended communities with the history, art, culture and educational wonder of William Shakespeare through theatrical productions of Shakespeare’s work absolutely free to the public, which are accessibly produced with professional quality and the intention of inspiring audiences both old and young to enjoy, aspire and develop in their culture, community and collective humanity.

Upcoming Events at Cleveland Shakespeare Festival

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Friday, Jun 13, 2025 at 7:00pm
Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park
Cleveland Heights, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 at 7:00pm
Noble Neighborhood Branch Library
Cleveland Heights, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Sunday, Jun 15, 2025 at 7:00pm
BAYarts
Bay Village, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 7:00pm
Lakewood Park
Lakewood, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Park
Lorain, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 at 4:00pm
The Grove
Mayfield Village, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Friday, Jun 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
Lincoln Park - Tremont
Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 7:00pm
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Mentor, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 at 4:00pm
Bentleyville Park
Chagrin Falls, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Friday, Jul 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park
Cleveland Heights, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 at 4:00pm
The Grove
Mayfield Village, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 7:00pm
Canal Basin Park
Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 at 7:00pm
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Mentor, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Sunday, Jul 27, 2025 at 4:00pm
Black River Landing
Lorain, OH
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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - Macbeth

Recent News

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival 2025

Celebrating our 25th anniversary season of Free Outdoor Shakespeare! Schedule of Events: Twelfth Night: By William Shakespeare Directed by Lisa Ortenzi “If music be the food of love, play on.” Feed your appetite for summer…

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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival 2024

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is fully tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law. Schedule: A Midsummer Night's…

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