Where to See FREE Shakespeare This Weekend 7/11-13

FREE Shakespeare in the Park starts this weekend!

GreenStage’s 2025 mainstage tour presents one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and fan favorite Much Ado About Nothing directed by Daniel Wood. Also on the mainstage, we are closing out Shakespeare’s 8 part history epic that we began all the way back in 2017 with Richard III directed by Erin Day. Backyard Bard will be touring abbreviated productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew directed by Nicole Vernon.

Opening Night! Friday, July 11

• Fri, July 11 @ 7pm Much Ado About Nothing at Seward Park Amphitheater

• Fri, July 11 @ 7pm Richard III at Volunteer Park Amphitheater

• Fri, July 11 @ 7pm Backyard Bard: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at High Point Commons

Saturday, July 12

• Sat, July 12 11am – 9pm 25th Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival at Volunteer Park: 11 performances

• Sat, July 12 @ 4pm READING GROUP: As You Like It at Volunteer Park Museum Lawn – part of the 25th Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival

• Sat, July 12 @ 7pm Much Ado About Nothing at Volunteer Park Amphitheater – part of the 25th Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival

• Sat, July 12 @ 7pm Richard III at Seward Park Amphitheater

• Sat, July 12 @ 7pm Backyard Bard: The Taming of the Shrew at High Point Commons

Sunday, July 13

• Sun, July 13 11am – 9pm 25th  Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival at Volunteer Park: 9 performances

• Sun, July 13 @ 2pm Richard III at Volunteer Park Amphitheater – part of the 25th Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival

• Sun, July 13 Backyard Bard DOUBLE FEATURE: @ 4pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream and @ 5:15pm The Taming of The Shrew @ Volunteer Park Conservatory Lawn – part of the 25th Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival

• Sun, July 13 @ 7pm Much Ado About Nothing at Seward Park Amphitheater

Check our complete performance calendar page for a listing of all shows, or click the play links above for info and schedules for each individual play. Performances will run from July 11 – August 16.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy some great theater in the outdoors in our marvelous July weather.

We can’t wait for the fun to begin. Go see a play!

All details are subject to change.