Shakespeare for the City
Venue The Delacorte Theater
Runtime 12PM - 5PM
Join us to kick off the summer and SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY as we reopen The Delacorte Theater in Central Park for another vibrant season. Nothing says summer in the city quite like this.
SUMMER KICKOFF
12:00PM Marching Cobras
12:30-4:30PM Caricature drawings with Art Vila
1:00-3:00PM Pet Portraits with award-winning photographer Joan Marcus
And more! A kids crafting corner, Public Theater giveaways, live music, and more!
Public Theater partners Citizens, JetBlue, Wonder, Venchi, Green Mountain Energy, Montblanc, New York Road Runners, Starbright Floral Design, and TodayTix will also be on site with special giveaways and activities.
Free and Open to All. No ticket required, but "Mark your Interest" today and let us know you are coming. See you at The Delacorte.
The Summer Kickoff Celebration was on May 30, 2026.