South Bay’s Shakespeare by the Sea is Back for 2026
Shakespeare by the Sea is a beloved nonprofit theatre company founded in 1998 that brings free, ticketless performances of the Bard’s classics to parks across Southern California, with several events across the South Bay.
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Shakespeare By the Sea 2026
What began as intimate productions has blossomed into a weeks-long summer tour, visiting Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, and more with guaranteed free admission: no tickets, no fees. This summer will be their 29th season touring with a live production of Macbeth.
Shakespeare By the Sea is a great summer activity for all ages, packed with laughter, drama, romance, and alfresco ambiance. Just bring a blanket or low-back chairs and enjoy top-quality theatre under the stars.
2026 South Bay Performance Schedule
In past seasons, Shakespeare by the Sea has featured two shows, but for 2026 they are focusing on one of the Bard’s most famous plays, Macbeth. While production will travel to locations across Los Angeles, this is the full list of performances taking place in the South Bay:
Long Beach
Friday and Saturday June 26 and 27, 7pm
Bandshell at Recreation Park
701-939 Federation Drive, Long Beach, 90804
Hermosa Beach
Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9, 7 PM
Valley Park
2521 Valley Drive (Valley & Gould), Hermosa Beach, 90254
San Pedro
Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, 7pm
Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731
Rancho Palos Verdes
Sunday, July 12 at 7 PM
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd, RPV 90275
Manhattan Beach
Thursday and Friday, July 16 and 17, 7pm
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, 90266
Redondo Beach
Friday, July 24, 7pm
Veteran’s Park
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, 90277
Saturday, July 25, 7 PM,
Dominguez Park
200 Flager Ln. Redondo Beach, 90277
Stageside Picnics
While you’re welcome to bring your own food to any of the performances, select events feature Bard’s Bites, picnic boxes available for prepurchase. You can place an order for specific performances here: Bard’s Bites Picnic Boxes.
2026 Season Information
For more information on performances across Southern California and to help support this incredible organization, check out their website here: shakespearebythesea.org
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