A Midsummer Night's Dream

"Sound, music!—Come, my queen, take hands with me,
And rock the ground whereon these sleepers be."

Lift your spirits with a summer-long party! In this glam run of Shakespeare’s electric comedy, the paths of four young lovers, some feuding fairies, a mischievous sprite and a troupe of bumbling actors collide. Join them in the forest as enchanting and peculiar schemes unfold across one unforgettable midsummer night.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.

COVID-19 updates

Plans for the 2021 season are subject to the permissible event guidelines from public health officials and the university that will be in place at the time of the performances. We will provide details about all COVID-19 protocols as they become available. Learn more

Performance dates and times

Friday, June 18, 8 p.m. (preview)  SOLD OUT
Saturday, June 19, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Friday, June 25, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Friday, July 2, 8 p.m.  $22-$70
Saturday, July 3, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Sunday, July 11, 7 p.m.  $26-$83
Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Sunday, July 18, 7 p.m.  $26-$83
Tuesday, July 20, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Friday, July 23, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m.  $26-$83
Thursday, July 29, 7 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Friday, July 30, 8 p.m.  $22-$70
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Friday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.  SOLD OUT
Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.  $26-$83
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.  $22-$70
Sunday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.  $26-$83

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Discounts for groups, youth, seniors, students, active military, CU employees and season ticket orders. Learn more