Pop-Up Shakespeare brings the Bard to unexpected corners of Nashville — coffee shops, breweries, bookstores, and all kinds of neighborhood hangouts. These one-night-only, fast-paced staged readings feature top Nashville theatre talent in a stripped-down, story-forward format that highlights Shakespeare’s language, humor, and heart. It’s lively, unbuttoned, and welcoming to all, proving you don’t need a traditional stage to enjoy the magic of Shakespeare.

Pop-Up Shakespeare brings the Bard to unexpected corners of Nashville — coffee shops, breweries, bookstores, and all kinds of neighborhood hangouts. These one-night-only, fast-paced staged readings feature top Nashville theatre talent in a stripped-down, story-forward format that highlights Shakespeare’s language, humor, and heart. It’s lively, unbuttoned, and welcoming to all, proving you don’t need a traditional stage to enjoy the magic of Shakespeare.

Pay-What-You-Will General Admission ($20 Suggested Donation per Person). $100 Royal Package includes reserved seating, reserved parking, and a catered dinner. A portion of the ticket is tax-deductible. $40 Noble Seating includes reserved seat only. $30 Groundling Seating includes reserved low beach chair. Food & beverages available on site, or bring your own picnic. Alcoholic beverages available at the bar benefit Nashville Shakespeare Festival. No outside alcohol permitted. 5:15pm: Food trucks open. “Insight" featuring Shakspeare scholars from local universities 6:00pm: Main Stage Pre-show entertainment featuring Nashville musicians and entertainers. 7:00pm: Curtain For more info, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org