Everything you need to know to plan your visit to Shakespeare Glen.

HAMLET

• May 28 – June 22, 2025 (Tuesday-Sunday) at 8 p.m.
• Free in Shakespeare Glen at Forest Park

F.A.Q. 

WHAT TIME DOES THE PERFORMANCE BEGIN?

• 8:00 PM CT

HOW CAN I ATTEND?

• Shakespeare in the Park is free and open to everyone, no reservations are required. Seating is first come first serve. Bring your own chairs or blankets. All ages welcome. 
• A limited number of pre-reserved and paid seating options are now available online and on-site. Learn more.

WHAT NIGHT ARE THE PERFORMANCES?

• There are performances nightly Tuesday-Sunday. There is no show on Monday. 

ACCESSIBILITY

• Audio Descriptions by Mind’s Eye Radio will be provided on Saturday, June 6.
• ASL interpretation will be provided on Thursday, June 19.

Free accessible parking is available in the east surface lot of the St. Louis Art Museum which is managed nightly by an attendant. Guests are encouraged to call ahead with any questions regarding accessible seating in the Glen.  

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Yes! Well-behaved and leashed pets are allowed in Shakespeare Glen. 

WHAT ARE THE FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS IN THE GLEN?

Guests can bring their own food and drink as well as purchase from one of the Glen vendors through the end of intermission. We are so excited to welcome Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain on Locust – offering a mix of hot dogs, salads, wraps, ice cream and more! Cocktails, wine, soft drinks and Schlafly (the official Festival Beer) on tap all summer long. 

WHAT IS THE RAIN POLICY?

It is always our hope to perform, so the decision to hold or cancel the show is rarely made before showtime (8:00 pm). In the event of bad weather, the performance may be delayed up to an hour. No refunds or exchanges are available if the show goes on after a delay. Check social @stlshakesfest across platforms for updates.

If a performance is canceled, ticket holders will have the option of a full refund, date exchange, or donation which will be available by phone (314•531•9800) or email with the box office the following business day. The location of new tickets will be based on availability. 

GETTING TO THE GLEN

PARKING OPTIONS:

• Free street parking is available throughout Forest Park.
• Free parking in the West Circle Drive Lot, west of the Saint Louis Art Museum. 4 min. walk
• Free lots by the Muny and in front of the Forest Park Visitor’s Center. 20 min. walk
• Paid parking is available in The Saint Louis Art Museum’s underground Parking Garage which will be available for parking on most nights ($15). The Art Museum Garage sometimes closes for special events. Call ahead to confirm if the Garage will be open. (The garage will not be available  May 31 or June 14.)

Accessible parking is available in both the West and East Circle Drive Lots and in the Saint Louis Art Museum’s underground Parking Garage. Drop-off areas are located on Fine Arts Drive directly in front of the Art Museum.

VIP PARKING: Members at the Thespian Society level and above and VIP Box Holders are entitled to reserve parking spots in the East Circle Drive lot, east of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Spots are first come, first serve.

BICYCLES: There are bicycle paths located throughout Forest Park. Bike racks can be found in front of the Art Museum.

METROLINK: The Forest Park DeBaliviere Station is the closest Metrolink stop to the Festival from either the Blue or the Red line. – 25 min. walk.

PHOTOGRPAHY

Photography and video recording is not permitted during the performance. We encourage you to take photos and selfies in the Glen before or after the show and tag us @stlshakesfest across platforms!