# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shakespeare in the Park Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? The 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Festival
? February 19–22, 2026
? Cascades Park | Tallahassee, FL
?️ FREE and open to all!

Tallahassee’s most magical outdoor theatre event is back—with new dates and a storm of excitement! After a decade of May performances, Southern Shakespeare Company is shifting the Festival to February for cooler evenings, clearer skies, and the same unforgettable experience under the stars.

✨ This year’s mainstage show: The Tempest, starring celebrity guest William Ragsdale (Fright Night, Herman’s Head) as Prospero! Plus: The Bardlings return with The Winter’s Tale and we’re launching our brand-new Kids Kingdom for family fun.

? Read more about the move and our bold season ahead in the Tallahassee Democrat:
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/entertainment/things-to-do/2025/07/29/southern-shakespeare-moves-2026-festival-to-february/85413619007/

? Festival Schedule At a Glance:

Thursday, Feb. 19 – Opening Night!
- 6:00 pm – Festival and Vendor Market Open (including VIP Tent and Bar Tent)
- 7:30 pm – The Tempest
- End of Show – Pop-Up Autograph Signing

Friday, Feb. 20
- 6:00 pm – Festival and Vendor Market Open (including VIP Tent and Bar Tent)
- 6:00 pm – Sonnet Man performs
- 7:30 pm – The Tempest

Saturday, Feb. 21
- 3:00 pm – Touch Tour for the Bardlings’ production of The Winter’s Tale
- 4:00 pm – Vendor Market and Kids Kingdom Open
- 5:30 pm – The Bardlings perform The Winter’s Tale
- 6:00 pm – VIP Tent and Bar Tent Open
- 7:30 pm – The Tempest (ASL-interpreted)

Sunday, Feb. 22 – Final Performance
- 3:00 pm – Touch Tour for Festival production of The Tempest
- 4:00 pm – Vendor Market and Kids Kingdom Open
- 5:30 pm – The Bardlings perform The Winter’s Tale (ASL-interpreted)
- 6:00 pm – VIP Tent and Bar Tent Open
- 7:30 pm – The Tempest

? Modeled after NYC’s Free Shakespeare in the Park, our festival welcomes audiences from across the Southeast to experience the power, humor, and wonder of Shakespeare—free of charge, and full of heart.

? Mark your calendars, gather your picnic blankets, and get ready to experience The Tempest like never before.

#ShakespeareInThePark #SouthernShakespeare #TheTempest #WilliamRagsdale #TallahasseeEvents #FreeTheatre #FamilyFun #Bardlings #CascadesPark2026 #KidsKingdom #WinterMagic #LiveTheatre
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tallahassee/shakespeare-in-the-park-festival/200028614770756
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, pop-ups, art, theatre, trips-adventures, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1600

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tallahassee
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cascades Park
- **lat**: 30.433875479446
- **long**: -84.277340938702
- **full address**: Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2104, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shakespeare in the Park Festival being held?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2104, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shakespeare in the Park Festival?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival is organized by Southern Shakespeare Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival 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 Tallahassee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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