The Nashville Shakespeare Festival

The mission of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival is to educate and entertain the Mid-South community through professional theatrical experiences. / For more than three decades, we've created theatre experiences that connect people of all ages and backgrounds bringing Shakespeare's words to life with fresh perspectives, local artistry, and heart. From our beloved Shakespeare in the Park series to our year-round education programs that reach thousands of students each year, we remain dedicated to making world-class theatre open to all. / The Nashville Shakespeare Festival offers performances all year round! Our flagship Shakespeare in the Park performances have been free for the community for over 35 years. We also offer indoor productions including collaborations with professional theatres and universities, Pop-Up Shakespeare performances that bring the Bard into unexpected spaces, and staged readings and community events that celebrate the full range of Shakespeare's works. / The Nashville Shakespeare Festival seeks to bring Shakespeare's works alive for all learners through the art of performance. Our Shakespeare Education Experience tour travels to schools and communities across the region each fall, engaging thousands of students through dynamic performances, talkbacks, and workshops.