# Event Details - **Event Name**: Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Tennessee Stage Company presents its 36th Shakespeare Festival, Knoxville Shakespeare, this year, featuring Merry Wives of Windsor and King Henry V. Join us for both shows to see our outstanding cast takes on two of Shakespeare's incredible tales! Most performances will be held on the lawn in front of the Ijams Visitor Center, located at 2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920, just a short drive from downtown. The Ijams Visitor Center will serve as a rain space as well as the place where matinees will be performed. Nightly performances begin at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm. Matinee performances begin at 2:00pm; doors open at 1:30pm. Matinee and evening performances on July 26 and Aug. 2 will be indoors for both performances. ​Reservations and in-person tickets are $20; Each Thursday evening performance is a Pay-What-You-Can event. -------------------------------------------- Merry Wives of Windsor July 16, 18, 24, 26, 30 August 1, 7, 9 7:30 pm nightly 2:00 pm Indoor Matinee on July 26 Merry Wives of Windsor features one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most unique characters, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. This play was purposely written at the command of Queen Elizabeth, who demanded that Shakespeare write a play showing Falstaff in love. In what may be the original sitcom, Falstaff attempts to court two women at the same time behind their husbands’ backs— but the fat knight is no match for the fiery heroines who give him his comeuppance. ------------------------------------------ King Henry V July 17, 19, 23, 25, 31 Aug. 2, 6, 8 7:30 pm nightly 2:00 pm Indoor Matinee on August 2 Upon receiving an insulting “gift” from the French Dauphin (prince, he even has a stuck up title!) King Henry V (previously Prince Hal for those keeping track) invades France to take the throne he believes in rightly his. Join us as we follow Hal’s—err King Henry V’s— crusade to conquer lands beyond England’s borders. A story topped full with assassination plots, cut-throat betrayal, battles, political intrigue, and unlikely alliances, Henry V is an action packed tale for the ages. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/knoxville-shakespeare-2026/200030492468034 - **Event Categories**: festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Knoxville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920 - **lat**: 35.95631 - **long**: -83.87022 - **full address**: 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ad2d5aaf3018342daa93aa89ab9690a78b124e4ffd84a3b8ae2002d51795f76c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1785610894 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 being held? - **A:** Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920. - **Q**: Who is organizing Knoxville Shakespeare 2026? - **A:** Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 is organized by Ijams Nature Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ijams Nature Center's events? - **A:** Ijams Nature Center has 119+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Ijams Nature Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Knoxville Shakespeare 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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