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One of St. Louis’s favorite summer traditions! Shakespeare in the Park has entertained over a million people since 2001. Performances are staged at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, America’s best urban park from May to June. Admission is free, which nearly 40,000 attendees take advantage of each season to enjoy high-quality entertainment made by world-class artists, created just for them.


“Favorite Summer Event” – St. Louis Magazine (2023 Staff Pick)

“41 Reasons to Love St. Louis” – St. Louis Post-Dispatch (2022)

“Best Live Theater of The Past Year” – Riverfront Times (Best of 2021)

Shakespeare Glen

Shakespeare in the Park, Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO

Shakespeare Glen is located in the Heart of Forest Park, just off Fine Arts Drive on the east side of Art Hill between the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum.

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