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Festival Schedule & Activities

Thursday – Saturday Performances

6:00 pm – Gates Open
7:00 pm – Performance

Sunday Performances

5:00 pm – Gates Open
6:00 pm – Performance

Bring a picnic and join us for the return of Delaware Shakespeare’s live outdoor summer programming! This summer, we are offering a variety of performances that celebrate Shakespeare through poetry and music. Choose your favorite offering or come see all three! Remember seating is general admission, so bring on your own blanket or lawn chair. And if you don’t have time to pack a picnic, a selection of sandwiches offerings from Janssen’s Market will be available.

All 2021 Summer performances will last between 60-75 minutes.

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Summer Festival Location

Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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4 S. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-468-4890
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We envision a Delaware where people from all walks of life celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works.
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