The Wichita Shakespeare Company is back for Shakespeare in the Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray to enjoy one of the many free performances at parks across the Wichita area.
This September, Shakespeare in the Park returns with one of the most beloved plays of all time, As You Like It. The best part? Every performance is completely FREE and open to the public, making it a wonderful way to enjoy live theater without spending a dime. Donations are welcome and help keep this incredible community tradition alive.
Each show begins at 7 p.m. and brings Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, family, and fate to life under the Kansas evening sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and maybe even a picnic, and settle in for an evening of culture and entertainment. It’s a family-friendly way to experience theater while enjoying Wichita’s beautiful parks and community spaces. The show’s approximate running time is two hours.
My daughters and I love free outdoor performances like this; it’s such a fun and affordable way to expose them to the arts without the stress of ticket costs. They can stretch out on the grass, enjoy a snack, and soak up the story in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. To make it an even better evening, you can stop at one of the many Wichita Restaurants, check out where Kids Eat Free or Cheap, or hit up a Happy Hour on your way.
Shakespeare in the Park 2026 Schedual
- Friday, June 5, 2026 – College Hill
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 – High Park, Derby
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Exploration Place
- Friday, June 12, 2026 – Buffalo Park
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Exploration Place
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Heritage Park Plaza, Andover
- Friday, June 19, 2026 – Central Riverside
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – College Hill
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 – University Friends Church
Shakespeare under the stars is something truly special—and the fact that it’s free makes it even better. Don’t miss this chance to see the live performance in our community.
As with all outdoor events, this schedule is subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, a message will be posted at 6 pm on the WSC line (316-655-2017) to alert you if the show has been canceled for that evening. For more info, see the Wichita Shakespeare Company.
Shakespeare in the Park was voted by Wichita on the Cheap readers as one of the top FREE Things to Do in Wichita, KS.
About Wichita Shakespeare Company:
It is a not-for-profit theatrical organization based in Wichita, Kansas. It is our mission to provide quality, free-of-charge performances of Shakespearean plays in a setting that is accessible and to provide an opportunity for those interested in working in the arts to develop their skills through practical application. WSC presents the Shakespeare in the Park series each summer in parks in the Wichita area.
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