Free Shakespeare on Boston Common 2026: 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

When:
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 8:00p -
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 10:00p

Where:
Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common
Boston Common
Boston, MA

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Accessible Spots, Date Idea, Shows

Event website:
https://commshakes.org/production/dream26/

Young lovers escape to a wonderland of freedom and desire, drawn together and torn apart by forces they can’t quite control in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 30th Anniversary production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s classic comedy is transported to a neon-lit festival escape, where rules dissolve and self-expression blossoms. The air pulses with music, mystery, and mischief as Puck (The Skivvies’ Nick Cearley) and his fairy band move like shadowy DJs of fate, remixing hearts with a single drop of enchanted nectar. Every corner of the festival grounds hums with temptation, transformation, and the electric thrill of love and community.


Directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, this Free Shakespeare on the Common production runs July 22 through August 9, 2026, at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, presented in partnership with the City of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation, and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.


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