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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival


Mission:

Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich our community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages.

About Us:

Kentucky Shakespeare, designated the Official Shakespeare Company of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a non-profit, professional theatre company founded in 1949 as the Carriage House Players and incorporated in 1963.  Kentucky Shakespeare's first full season of free Shakespeare in Central Park was in the summer of 1961.

Kentucky Shakespeare is the largest in-school arts education provider in the Commonwealth serving students ages 4-18 with our touring programs throughout the year.

In the summer, Kentucky Shakespeare produces the oldest free Shakespeare festival in the United States.

Upcoming Events at Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Friday, Aug 1, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Globe Players Twelfth Night

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater Central Park
Louisville, KY
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Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - Louisville Ballet Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Recent News

65th Annual Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Join us for the 65th anniversary season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. Schedule of Events May 28, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:15 pm: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Matt Wallace "Thou and I are too wise to woo…

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Shakespeare In The Parks Tour 2025

2025 Shakespeare in the Parks Macbeth touring to a record 40 parks this spring. 2025 Performance Schedule: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm Shawnee Park 4501 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 Backup rain space: Underneath Shawnee Park picnic…

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2024 Season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Season Schedule: Nightly Schedule: 6:00 p.m. Food Trucks 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern 7:15 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance 8:00 p.m. Performance Romeo and Juliet: By William Shakespeare Directed by…

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