The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company annually performs FREE Shakespeare plays in the park. This year they will be performing William Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing”. The performances are on different days, July 14th through September 6th. Most performances are at 7pm, and each performance is held at a different park throughout the Greater Cincinnati Area. The schedule and locations for this year’s FREE performances (in 2026) can be found on their website. Accessibility options for wheel chair access, the hearing impaired, and blind, are also listed on their website.

Select performances will include a sign language interpreter for those who are hearing impaired. Please check their online schedule for specific dates and locations offering this service.

Admission to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare in the Park Tour is FREE and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission. For questions regarding a specific location’s policies on outside food and drink, safety protocols, etc. please contact the venue directly. For general information, you can contact the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company by phone at 513-381-2273.

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