# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter’s Tale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Get your tickets to Shakespeare in the Park at The Revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park! We are excited to partner with The Public Theater for this in-person borough ticket distribution.

The Winter’s Tale
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

 

When: August 22 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Cottage B porch

Admission: Free (Ticket needed to enter: See below for details)

 

Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan returns to Free Shakespeare in the Park with a spellbinding new production of THE WINTER’S TALE. When the King of Sicilia becomes convinced that his pregnant wife has been unfaithful, the royal baby is smuggled to the coast of Bohemia where an old shepherd finds her and renames her Perdita. Sixteen years later, Perdita falls in love with another young shepherd, Doricles, who turns out to be a prince in disguise. Honesty is a fool and true love the only answer in this mysterious, romantic tale of defiance and destiny.  

Learn more about the revitalization ! 

Free Shakespeare in the Park is part of The Public’s annual summer celebration of  

Please note: Tickets are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Ticket distribution will not begin until the listed start time. Participating in the line for tickets does not guarantee the availability of tickets. We will do our absolute best to accommodate as many tickets as possible.

HOW TICKET DISTRIBUTION WORKS:

A limited number of free ticket vouchers will be distributed on the day of select performances.
A Public Theater Patron ID is required to receive a ticket voucher, and we encourage you to create or confirm your ID before arrival by visiting publictheater.org/login.
Borough distribution dates and locations vary, so cross-reference the borough distribution calendar with the performance date you wish to attend.
Ticket vouchers are distributed beginning at 12:00 PM noon. Borough distributions will end when all the ticket vouchers have been distributed, or at 2:00 PM, whichever occurs first.
Performance days may vary weekly, so check the performance calendar and the borough distribution calendars carefully
People waiting for ticket vouchers must line up along the paths designated by the borough distribution partner and The Public Theater staff.
Ticket vouchers are redeemable only for same-day performances.
Seat locations are distributed randomly upon redemption, not based on a person’s redemption time at The Delacorte Theater Box Office.
All ticket vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at The Delacorte Theater Box Office in Central Park between 5:30PM and 7:30PM.
Ticket vouchers are only valid until 7:30PM for the performance on the day they are issued.
Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) ticket vouchers while supplies last.
Accessible seating is limited at The Delacorte. For assistance in acquiring accessible seating during our borough distributions, please speak to a member of The Public Theater staff upon arrival at the borough distribution location.
These distributions are typically hosted outdoors at various locations, and access to shade, seating, restrooms, and physical access to the distribution facilities varies per location. We encourage you to contact a site before attending a borough distribution to confirm specifics of their site regarding their facility and your specific access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staten-island/free-shakespeare-in-the-park-ticket-giveaway-the-winters-tale/200030181576049
- **Event Categories**: calendar, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 126

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Staten Island
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
- **lat**: 40.64209354784
- **long**: -74.102611541748
- **full address**: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter s Tale being held?
  - **A:** Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter s Tale takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter s Tale?
  - **A:** Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter s Tale is organized by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Giveaway: The Winter s Tale is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Staten Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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