Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

June 24 @ 7:00 pm - September 6 @ 5:00 pm

Free

Independent Shakespeare Co. presents “Coriolanus” June 24–July 26 and “The Comedy of Errors” Aug. 5–Sept. 6 for this season’s Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, held near the old Zoo picnic area Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Arrive early July 12 and Aug. 22 for a special pre-show family workshop with Players in the Park. Other special events include Climate Education & Actions for Families at “Comedy of Errors” on Aug. 9.

Details

Start: June 24 @ 7:00 pm
End: September 6 @ 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Event Categories: FREE, Outdoors & Nature, Theater & Performances
Website: https://indieshakes.org/free-shakespeare-2026

Venue

Old LA Zoo Picnic Area
4801 Griffith Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States + Google Map

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