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This is the OFFICIAL page of Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Founded in 1976, located in Buff Weather conditions change quickly through our area.
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47th Summer Season Productions (2022):
As You Like It, Directed by Steve Vaughan (June 23, 2022- July 17, 2022)
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Directed by Brian Cavanagh (July 28, 2022- August 21, 2022)

Performances are FREE and run Tuesday through Sunday at 7:15pm

General Weather Information: The safety of our audience and actors is our first priority. We will hold the show if we think it the rain

will pass or cancel the show if the weather is severe. In the case of heavy rain or lightening storms, we will cancel the performance. We normally never cancel a show before 6:30pm. The best way to know if a show is cancelled due to weather is to follow us on Facebook. Decisions are typically made after 6:30pm or close to curtain.

06/18/2026

Tonight is the night - opening night of our 51st Main Stage season! Pericles, Prince of Tyre hits the stage TONIGHT 6/18 at 7pm.

We hope to see you there as we celebrate another year of free Shakespeare in Delaware Park!

*A reminder on our weather/cancellation policy - we will not cancel a show before 6pm so please keep an eye on our social media (Facebook & Instagram) for all weather related updates.

See you tonight! 💫🌳

📸: Matthew Berg

06/17/2026

🌊✨ The adventure begins tomorrow night!

Pericles, Prince of Tyre opens tomorrow (6/18), kicking off the summer with epic journeys, shipwrecks, romance, and redemption under the stars.

Join us Tuesdays through Sundays through July 12 for this rarely produced Shakespeare play. As always, all performances are FREE and open to the public!

Bring a picnic, gather your friends, and experience live Shakespeare in the park. We can't wait to see you there!

06/15/2026

Meet the cast of our first show of the Main Stage Season - Pericles, Prince of Tyre!

We are especially excited because it's the first time SDP has ever produced Pericles so you don't want to miss it!

Performances begin THIS THURSDAY 6/18 and run Tuesdays through Sundays until July 12. All shows are at 7pm and are FREE and OPEN to the public.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get ready for another summer of Shakespeare in Delaware Park!

06/05/2026

Shakespeare in Delaware Park (SDP) will kick off its second half-century of bringing free, professional theatre to communities across Western New York on June 10, when its touring production, titled "Fools and Foes" performs at Windsong/Autumn Creek in Williamsville.

The tour will visit 21 locations across the region this summer — from Tonawanda and Grand Island to East Aurora and Hamburg — culminating in a special performance at Sahlen Field downtown on Aug. 24.

"Fools and Foes" is a "fast-paced, family-friendly show featuring Shakespeare's most memorable clowns, tricksters, heroes, and villains," SDP said in a press release.

The mainstage productions at Saul Elkin Stage in Delaware Park include "Pericles, Prince of Tyre" from June 18 through July 12 and "The Taming of the Shrew" from July 23 through Aug. 16. Mainstage performances take place Tuesdays through Sundays at 7 p.m.

Read more at the link in comments.

06/02/2026

Meet the cast of this summer's touring production, Fools and Foes, which begins NEXT WEEK - June 10th at Windsong/Autumn Creek (18 Spindrift Ct, Buffalo, NY 14221) - 7pm.

🎭This 1 hour production features scenes and monologues highlighting Shakespeare's most notorious clowns and villains.

🎉All performances are FREE, un-ticketed, and open to the public!

🌳Seating not provided. Please bring a chair or blanket - picnics encouraged!

📍Visit our website for the full list of tour dates/locations and our digital program. https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/-tour-locations/

05/20/2026

Planning a summer party?
Rent the Wegmans Special Events Platform and make it even more special!

Enjoy chaired seating with, or without food and drinks while you take in a Shakespeare in Delaware Park performance! Prices vary depending on size of party/catering. (visit our website for more info - https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/event-platform-rental/ )

Available dates:

Pericles, Prince of Tyre – 6/21, 6/23, 6/24, 6/28, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/4, 7/5, 7/7, 7/8, 7/10, 7/12

The Taming of the Shrew – 7/26, 8/7, 8/11, 8/16

Let SDP help you create a unique, fun, and entertaining event that you and your guests will always remember!

05/04/2026

Join us as we kick-off our 51st Season with our Opening Night Reception! 💫

*June 18 @ 5:30-7pm
*The Terrace Restaurant
*$55 for SDP Members/$60 for non-members

Enjoy:
*Hors d'oeuvres from the Terrace
*Tastings from Freedom Run Winery and Resurgence Brewing
*Desserts from Fairy Cakes Bakeshop
*Music from Queen City Strings
*Reserved Seating for performance of Pericles, Prince of Tyre to follow

RSVP by June 12 - visit our website for tickets! https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/opening-night-reception/

04/30/2026

More of Wynne Creative Group amazing artwork for our 51st Season! Our touring production of Fools and Foes will be in a venue near you all summer long!

Visit our website for the full list of touring dates/locations!
https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/-tour-locations/

03/16/2026

A HUGE thank you to all who made our 2026 Fabulous Feast and Auction such an incredible success!

To our volunteers, performers, sponsors, auction donors, board members, Feast guests, Rich’s Staff, and SDP staff - we couldn’t have done it without each of you!

Your support ensures SDP remains forever free. Thank you for helping us kick off our 51st season in true Shakespearean Style!

See you on the Hill!

02/24/2026

Only 4 more days of Early Bird Pricing for the Fabulous Feast and Auction!

Early Bird Pricing:
$120 (member)
$125 (non-member)

After 2/27:
$150 (member)
$155 (non-member)

Event Details:
March 14, 2026
6-10pm
The Atrium at Rich's

Visit our website for more details and to purchase your tickets today! https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/2026-fabulous-feast/

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Shakespeare Hill
Buffalo, NY
14222

Telephone

+17168564533

Website

http://www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org/

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