Season and Events
2026 - 2027
There's always something happening at the Nashville Shakespeare Festival! From professional productions and Shakespeare in the Park to free community readings, educational performances, and special events, we bring great stories to life throughout the year.
Upcoming Productions
OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare Education Experience Tour
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Madison Kisst
Two star-crossed lovers, one bitter family feud, and a love that defies the odds. Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet comes to life in a fast-paced, one-hour adaptation featuring five professional actors, bringing this timeless tragedy to schools and communities across Middle Tennessee.
FEBRUARY 17-28, 2027
The Importance of Being Earnest
Co-Production between NSF and the Belmont University College of Music & Performing Arts
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Katie Bruno
Hold onto your handbags! The Importance of Being Earnest is a sparkling comedy of mistaken identities, secret romances, and high-society hijinks, where two charming bachelors discover that leading double lives can lead to delightfully tangled consequences.
MAY 6-16, 2027
A Room In The Castle
Regional Premiere
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Alicia Haymer
In A Room in the Castle, Lauren Gunderson reimagines the world of Hamlet through the eyes of Gertrude, Ophelia, and their confidante Anna, revealing the lives just beyond the edges of Shakespeare’s pages. This compelling play centers their fight for agency, connection, and survival in a court defined by chaos, power and uncertainty.
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2027
The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare in the Park
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Leah Lowe
A gripping tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption, The Winter’s Tale unfolds across two strikingly different worlds. One ruled by suspicion and power, the other by music, nature, and renewal. When King Leontes' unfounded jealousy shatters his family and kingdom, time itself must intervene to heal what has been broken.
More Ways to Experience NSF
SHAKESPEARE ALLOWED
Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Shakespeare Allowed, a free community reading series exploring Shakespeare’s entire canon, one play at a time, where everyone is welcome to read aloud or simply listen.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Explore Shakespeare with us! From school programs and workshops to performances and hands-on learning opportunities, Nashville Shakespeare Festival offers engaging educational experiences for learners of all ages.
Find Your Next NSF Event
Looking for something happening on a specific date? Browse our calendar for upcoming productions, community readings, educational performances, and special events.