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To best provide Free Shakespeare for All, we are offering both Full Capacity and Physically Distanced seating in The Delacorte Theater.

Before reserving tickets, I understand the following:

Full Capacity Sections

  • Reserved for those, 12 years or older, who have been COVID-19 vaccinated.
  • Must show proof of full vaccination before entering the theater.
  • Seats have no physical distancing. People sitting in these sections will be sitting directly next to other people.
  • Children, 11 years or younger, may accompany their vaccinated parent or guardian.

Physically Distanced Sections

  • Recommended for those who are not COVID-19 vaccinated, or the vaccination status of an individual(s) in the party is unknown.
  • No proof of negative testing required for entry.
  • Seats are limited, and can be reserved in pods of 1 seat or 2 seats.
  • All seating pods are separated by unoccupied seats around it.

Face Masks

  • Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, must always wear a face mask for entry into the theater and when moving around. Those in Full Capacity sections have the option to remove their mask when sitting in their ticketed seat. Those in Physically Distanced sections must always keep a face mask on, except while eating and drinking.

You can find further details and specifics at our SAFE IN THE PARK page, which is subject to change at any time.

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FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

A beloved New York City tradition for more than 60 years, Free Shakespeare in the Park has provided free performances of world class theater to more than five million people. Located at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Free Shakespeare in the Park is the manifestation of founder Joe Papp's vision of a theater that is of, by, and for all people. 

Learn more about the history of the Delacorte and Free Shakespeare in the Park. 

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HOW TO GET TICKETS.

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Interested in reserving your seat? Join us in Central Park this summer with a Gift of Support and you'll access reserved seating in The Delacorte Theater, and help provide free tickets to 100,000 people across NYC and beyond. 

There are only a limited number of reserved seats available in order to keep the majority of seats available for free.

THE DELACORTE.

The Delacorte Theater

The Delacorte Theater

Central Park - New York, NY 
Enter at 81st St & Central Park West or 79th Street & Fifth Avenue

Free Shakespeare in the Park is performed at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The Central Park entrances closest to the theater are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.

The Delacorte Theater is easily accessible from the B, C and 6 subway lines, as well as from the M2, M3, M4, M10 and M79 bus lines. Once in the Park, follow the footpath to the Delacorte Theater. For those traveling by car, please note that there are no parking facilities in the Park.

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