Shakespeare Plays in California (2026)

California's strong network of regional theaters brings Shakespeare to audiences across the state year-round, from intimate playhouses to outdoor festival stages. In 2026, companies in San Diego, Fresno, San Rafael, and San Francisco are staging beloved classics including A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Use this guide to find a Shakespeare production near you this season.

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4 productions

The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove

New Swan Shakespeare Festival

Irvine, CA

Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026

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Much Ado About Nothing

Silicon Valley Shakespeare

Saratoga, CA

Aug 7, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026

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Love's Labour's Lost

Curtain Theatre

Mill Valley, CA

Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Pacific Repertory Theatre

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

Next: Oct 1

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