Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: Shakespeare by the Sea XXXV

Palm Beach County’s longest-running, summertime cultural tradition is back! The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival proudly presents Shakespeare by the Sea XXXV, featuring William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. This beloved festival invites theater lovers to experience the magic of Shakespeare under the open sky—all for free!

Bring your beach chair, blanket, and picnic basket, and settle in for an enchanting evening of classic theater at the beautiful Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter, FL.

Dates, Hours, Location

Dates: July 10-13 and 17-20, 2025 (Thursdays through Sundays)

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, 750 South Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477

Ticket Information

The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival is NOT a ticketed event. This event is presented free of charge to everyone, with a suggested $5 donation. Food concessions will be available on-site.

About The Winter’s Tale

This year’s production, The Winter’s Tale, brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most moving and magical stories. A tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption, The Winter’s Tale follows King Leontes as he tragically loses his family due to unfounded suspicions. Through time, love, and the intervention of divine forces, he embarks on a journey of reconciliation and renewal. Expect intrigue, drama, and a heartwarming conclusion in this must-see performance.

About the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival

A cornerstone of Palm Beach County’s cultural scene, the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival is a 501(c)3 professional theater company dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible to all. Through high-quality productions of classic and contemporary works, the festival brings the magic of live theater to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

What to Bring & On-Site Amenities

• Seating: Lawn seating is available—bring a beach chair or blanket for comfort.
• Picnicking: Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic baskets.
• Food & Beverages: Concessions will be available on-site for purchase.
• Donations: While the event is free, a suggested $5 donation helps support future productions.

Explore Jupiter Before the Show

Make a day of it in Jupiter! Before the performance, explore some of the area’s top attractions.

Be sure to stop and shop at Harbourside Place, where you’ll enjoy outstanding food flavors, specialty stores and revel in Intracoastal Waterway views. For even more incredible vistas of The Palm Beaches and Atlantic Ocean, climb atop the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Take in sights of boats traveling through the inlet, easy-going manatees, and kayakers on the National Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River.

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Mark your calendars and join us for this cherished summertime tradition in The Palm Beaches.