About Shakespeare in Delaware Park

Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a beloved summer tradition in Buffalo, NY, offering free outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s plays in scenic Delaware Park since 1976. Held on the Saul Elkin Stage near Hoyt Lake, the festival runs from June to August, with two different productions and 44 performances annually.

Audiences are invited to bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a picnic while watching professional actors bring Shakespeare’s works to life. It’s one of the largest and longest-running free Shakespeare festivals in the country, drawing over 1.5 million visitors since its founding.