Locations
Still timeless. Still ticketless. Still admission-free. Always magical.
2026 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
This year we will produce one focused, high-impact play for a four-week tour that will continue bringing admission-free Shakespeare to communities across Southern California.
WHY ONE PLAY?
With our year-end campaign goal not fully met and costs continuing to rise, we took a careful look at how to preserve this beloved community program. While we could not afford traditional two-play schedule this year, we realized we could focus our resources on one powerful production rather than pause the season and still offer a great summer program on a reduced scale.
Even in this streamlined format, Shakespeare by the Sea will serve a dozen communities and more than 10,000 audience members with admission-free Shakespeare. This approach allows us to continue serving our audiences while building toward a stronger and more sustainable future.
WHY MACBETH?
If we are producing one play, the choice must matter. It means intention. It means choosing a story powerful enough to carry the weight of this moment. And Macbeth is that story.
Few plays capture the dangers of ambition and power as vividly as Macbeth. It demonstrates what happens when grief hardens into ambition, when fear overtakes wisdom, and when those in power silence the voices that speak difficult truths. It is a story about consequence, and integrity.
Alphabetical City List (click to go to city info):
Aliso Viejo | Beverly Hills | Cerritos | Encino | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach | Mission Viejo | Rancho Palos Verdes | Rossmoor | San Pedro | Santa Ana | South Pasadena | Torrance
SEASON OPENING PERFORMANCES!
Friday, June 26 at 7pm
Saturday, June 27 at 7pm
Long Beach: Bandshell at Recreation Park
(701-939 Federation Dr. Long Beach, 90804)
There is ample bench seating at the bandshell. Or bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grass! *Stageside Picnics are available for purchase at this location
Thursday, July 2 at 7 PM
Rossmoor: Rush Park
(3021 Blume Dr., Rossmoor CA 90720)
Note: Flat grass. Warm during the day. Gets cool at night. Bring a blanket or low backed each chair.
Friday, July 3 at 7pm
Encino: Sepulveda Garden Center
(16633 Magnolia Blvd. Encino, Ca 91436)
Note: Flat grass. Warm during the day. Bring a blanket or low backed each chair.
*Two performances
Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm
Thursday, July 9 at 7pm
Hermosa Beach: Valley Park
Google Maps
(Valley & Gould-Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254 )
Note: We perform on the other side of the bandshell on the rolling grassy area directly behind it. Gets a little damp and chilly. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.
Fri. July 10 at 7pm
Sat. July 11 at 7pm
San Pedro: Point Fermin Park
Google Maps
(807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro 90731)
Bench seating at the bandshell. Gorgeous location over the ocean. It can get cold. Sweatshirts and blankets are recommended.
*Stage side picnics are available for purchase at this location.
Sunday, July 12 at 7 PM
Rancho Palos Verdes: Hesse Park
Google Maps
(29301 Hawthorne Blvd, RPV 90275)
Note: A huge grassy field where audience members can place their beach chairs. Blankets are a must. Starts out warm/hot, but the marine layer floats in by intermission – layered clothing is also recommended.
Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM
Glendale: Verdugo Park
Google Maps
(1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208)
Be sure that you go to the Verdugo Park in Glendale, as there is another with the same name in Burbank. Flat grass is perfect for blankets.
*Two performances
Thursday, July 16 at 7pm
Friday, July 17 at 7pm
Manhattan Beach: Polliwog Park
Google Maps
(1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266)
Chairs are fine – low Beach chairs are nicest for those behind you. Also chilly and tends to get a little damp. Greek Amphitheater type venue in the center of the park – not visible from the street. You have to park a little ways away and take the pathways to the center of the park.
*Two performances
Saturday, July 18 at 7pm
Sunday, July 19 at 7 pm
South Pasadena: Garfield Park
Google Maps
(1000 Park Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030)
Flat grassy area. Blankets and low chairs are best. Check local weather. Sometimes hot in beginning, but chilly by the end.
Wednesday, July 22 at 7 PM
Beverly Hills: Roxbury Park
Google Maps
(471 Roxbury Drive Beverly Hills, Ca 90212 )
Flat grassy area behind the recreation facility. Metered parking available in parking lot and around entire park. Bring your own low backed chairs and blankets. Check local weather.
Thursday, July 23 at 7 PM
Aliso Viejo: Soka University’s Campus Green
Google Maps
(1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656)
The flat grassy area in the center of the Campus – has gorgeous views and facilities. We perform right outside the Student Center – see Map of Campus for a pictorial view of where we’re performing.
Friday, July 24 at 7pm
Redondo Beach: Veterans Park
(309 Esplanade Redondo Beach, CA 90277)
Huge flat grassy area just outside the recreation building. Blankets and beach chairs work great. Layers also recommended. Can be cooler as this location is right over the water.
*Stageside Picnics are available for purchase at this location
CLICK TO PURCHASE BARD’S BITES PICNICS AT THIS LOCATION
Picnics at Veteran’s Park provided by Made by Meg Hospitality at the Redondo Beach Historic Library
Saturday, July 25 at 7pm- Festival Closing
Redondo Beach: Dominguez Park
(200 Flager Ln. Redondo Beach, Ca 90277)
Flat grassy area close to the ballfield. Blankets and beach chairs work great here. Dressing in layers is suggested.
June 26 at 7 PM
San Pedro: 22nd Street Park
Google Maps
(140 W. 22nd Street San Pedro, Ca 90731 )
Julius Caesar
Thursday, June 26 at 7 PM
We return to San Pedro’s 22nd Street Park for the second year. Seating is on grassy area. Bring blankets, and low backed beach chairs.
Funding gap for San Pedro: $1291
July 2 & 3 at 7pm
Windsor Hills: Ladera Park Amphitheatre *New location
Julius Caesar
Wed. July 2 at 7pm
As You Like It
Thurs., July 3 at 7pm
Bench seating
Funding Gap for Ladera Park: $10,529
July 3 at 7 PM
Wilmington: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Google Maps
(301 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, Ca 90744 )
As You Like It
Thurs, July 3 at 7pm
This gorgeous new park at the Port of L.A. just opened last year. Located along the water’s edge adjacent to Banning’s Landing. *Parking is available on both Water St. and Avalon.
July 5 at 7 PM
Oak Park: Oak Canyon Community Park
Google Maps
(5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park, Ca 91377)
Julius Caesar
Saturday, July 5 at 7 PM
Note: A huge grassy field where audience members can place their low-backed beach chairs. Blankets are a must. Starts out warm/hot, but cools off at night.
Funding gap for Oak Park: $9373
Wednesday, July 8 & 9- at 7 PM
Hermosa Beach: Valley Park
Google Maps
(Valley & Gould-Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254 )
Note: We perform on the other side of the bandshell on the rolling grassy area directly behind it. Gets a little damp and chilly. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.
Fully Funded!
July 11 at 7 PM
Mission Viejo: Newhart Middle School (Ballfield adjacent)
Google Maps
(Newhart Middle School 25001 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692)
As You Like It
Friday, July 11 at 7 PM
Baseball field adjacent to Newhart High School where guests can bring blankets or low-backed beach chairs. Layered clothing is recommended.
Funding Gap for Mission Viejo: $498
July 12 at 7 PM
Wilmington: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Google Maps
(301 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, Ca 90744 )
As You Like It
Saturday, July 12 at 7pm
This gorgeous new park at the Port of L.A. just opened last year. Located along the water’s edge adjacent to Banning’s Landing. *Parking is available on both Water St. and Avalon.
Funding gap for Wilmington: $2200
July 12 at 7 PM
Wilmington: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Google Maps
(140 W. 22nd Street San Pedro, Ca 90731 )
Julius Caesar
Saturday, July 12 at 7 PM
We return to San Pedro’s 22nd Street Park for the second year. Seating is on grassy area. Bring blankets, and low backed beach chairs.
July 12 at 7 PM
Wilmington: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Google Maps
(140 W. 22nd Street San Pedro, Ca 90731 )
Julius Caesar
Saturday, July 12 at 7 PM
We return to San Pedro’s 22nd Street Park for the second year. Seating is on grassy area. Bring blankets, and low backed beach chairs.
July 13 at 7 PM
Altadena: Loma Alta Park *New Location
(3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA 91001)
Julius Caesar
Sunday, July 13 at 7pm
Loma Alta Park will be re-opening this summer after the fires earlier this year. SBTS is honored to be part of the next chapter of Loma Alta.
Funding Gap for Altadena: $9340
July 14 at 7 PM
July 19 & 20 at 7 PM
South Pasadena: Garfield Park
Google Maps
(1000 Park Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030)
Julius Caesar
Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM
As You Like It
Sunday, July 20 at 7 PM
Flat grassy area. Blankets and low chairs are best. Check local weather. Sometimes hot in beginning, but chilly by the end.
Funding gap for Garfield Park: $6002
July 28 at 7 PM
Los Angeles: Exposition Park *New Location!
Cardenio
Sunday, July 28 at 7 PM
We will be performing on the South Lawn (between the Coliseum and the Museum of Natural History). Bring blankets, or low backed beach chairs.
**No free parking, be prepared to pay $20 per car.**
There are also public transportation options by Metro or Bus.
Take the Metro or Bus to Expo Park/USC station
Metro Train Station Name & Line
- Expo Park/USC Station on the Metro Expo Line
- Expo Line – E line (Expo) and Silver Line – J Line (Silver)
Bus Service near Exposition Park
- Local: Line 81, Line 204 and Line 200 Rapid Line: Line 754
- Express Bus: 550 and Silver Line
July 31 at 7 PM
Santa Ana: Birch Park
Google Maps
(210 N. Birch St. Santa Ana, Ca 92701)
Henry IV
Wednesday, July 31 at 7 PM
Flat, grassy area next to Senior Center. Low-backed beach chairs and blankets work well. Warm layers are recommended. Limited street parking. Parking is also available in the parking structure across the street.
July 25 & 26 at 7 PM- Festival Closing Performances
Location to be announced soon
As You Like It
Friday, July 25 at 7p.m.
Julius Caesar
Saturday, July 26 at 7 PM**Festival Closing
2026 Tour Dates and Locations
Our season opens at the beautiful Bandshell at Recreation Park
Enjoy bench seating, or bring a blanket and sit on the grass.
Friday, June 26 at 7pm
Bandshell at Recreation Park
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach, 90804
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available in Long Beach! Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two Long Beach performances: $7,095
Join us for our second performance in Long Beach, and celebrate the 29th season with our annual Opening Toast.
Saturday, June 27 at 7pm
Bandshell at Recreation Park
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach, 90804
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available in Long Beach! Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two Long Beach performances: $7,095
We are thrilled to return to Rossmoor’s beautiful Rush Park as one of two Orange County performances this year. Rush Park has easy parking, flat grass, and perfect temperatures.
Thursday, July 2 at 7pm
Rush Park
3021 Blume Dr. Rossmoor 90720
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Rossmoor: $8,526
This will be our 3rd consecutive year performing at this stunning community garden. Street or lot parking, flat grass with lots of shade. It can get warm, cooling off as the sun sets.
Friday, July 3 at 7pm
Sepulveda Garden Center
16633 Magnolia Blvd. Encino, 91436
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Encino: $8,098
One of our longest touring venues, the stunning Valley Park in Hermosa Beach. Street parking, hillside viewing and ocean breezes.
Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm
Valley Park
2521 Valley Drive (Valley & Gould), Hermosa Beach, 90254
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Hermosa Beach: $3,093
This will be our 3rd consecutive year performing at this stunning community garden. Street or lot parking, flat grass with lots of shade. It can get warm, cooling off as the sun sets.
Thursday, July 9 at 7pm
Valley Park
2521 Valley Drive (Valley & Gould), Hermosa Beach, 90254
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Hermosa Beach: $3,093
We are thrilled to announce our long-awaited return to the bandshell at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, where we were based for 25 years! Stunning views, bench seating. Can get chilly- layers recommended.
Friday, July 10 at 7pm
Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available in San Pedro! Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two San Pedro performances: $13,756
We return to Point Fermin Park for a second performance. Arrive early for parking and to snag the best spot on the benches. Or set your blanket up in the grass.
Saturday, July 11 at 7pm
Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available in San Pedro! Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two San Pedro performances: $13,756
Cliffside park over the ocean. Seating on flat grass or hillside. Parking available in the parking lot or on the street.. Breezy and can get chilly, layers recommended.
Sunday, July 12 at 7pm
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Rancho Palos Verdes: $5,381
Our 2026 tour schedule continues below. While you’re at the park, please consider visiting our merchandise and concession booths, buy raffle tickets, or make a donation.
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Beautiful amphitheatre next to the lake. Ample street parking. Seating on the grass at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and low-backed beach chair. Can get chilly at night.
Thursday, July 16 at 7pm
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 90266
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Manhattan Beach: $13,939
Beautiful amphitheatre next to the lake. Ample street parking. Seating on the grass at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and low-backed beach chair. Can get chilly at night.
Friday, July 17 at 7pm
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 90266
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Manhattan Beach: $13,939
Beautiful amphitheatre next to the lake. Ample street parking. Seating on the grass at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and low-backed beach chair. Can get chilly at night.
Saturday, July 18 at 7pm
Garfield Park
1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, 91030
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for South Pasadena: $16,985
Beautiful amphitheatre next to the lake. Ample street parking. Seating on the grass at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and low-backed beach chair. Can get chilly at night.
Sunday, July 19 at 7pm
Garfield Park
1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, 91030
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for South Pasadena: $16,985
Tree-filled neighborhood park. Seating on flat grass. Bring a blanket or low-backed chair.
Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm
Roxbury Park
471 Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, 90212
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Beverly Hills: $5,726
Beautiful green lawn surrounded by the breathtaking architecture of Soka University. Bring a blanket or low-backed chair.
Thursday, July 23 at 7pm
Soka University
1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo, 92656
Google Maps Link
Funding Gap for Aliso Viejo: $5,657
Breathtaking oceanside park overlooking the Redondo Beach Pier. Breezy and cool at night., Hilly grass, Arrive early to allow time for parking.
Friday, July 24 at 7pm
Veterans Park
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, 90277
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available at Veteran’s Park. Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two Redondo Beach performances: $2,542
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Our closing performance at Dominguez Park. Rolling, grassy area with plenty of room for low backed chairs or blankets.
Saturday, July 25 at 7pm
Dominguez Park
200 Flagler Lane, Redondo Beach, 90277
Google Maps Link
ENHANCE YOUR SHAKESPEARIENCE WITH STAGESIDE PICNICS:
Support SBTS and enjoy a delightful picnic stageside. Bard’s Bites are available at Dominguez Park. Click here to purchase
Funding Gap for two Redondo Beach performances: $2,542