Utah Shakespeare Festival 2025 — Theater That Totally Takes You In Cedar City, Utah 
June 16 – October 4, 2025

Let’s be real — if you think theater is boring, stuffy, or only for tweed-jacket intellectuals, Utah Shakespeare Festival is here to prove you wrong in the most jaw-dropping way. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a full-blown summer vibe. The kind of experience that stays with you long after the curtain closes. And the best part? It all happens in the most unexpected little gem of a town — Cedar City, Utah.

Golden hour. That dry desert air wrapping around you like a warm scarf. The sun dipping behind the red cliffs. You’re sitting in a stunning open-air theater — yes, open-air — styled after Shakespeare’s Globe, but surrounded by mountains. And then it begins. Macbeth. Dark, intense, magnetic. The kind of performance that grabs you by the collar and won’t let go. You don’t just watch it — you feel it. Every word echoes through the night. Goosebumps? Constant.

Before the main show even kicks off, there’s the Greenshow — and trust me, it’s a whole moment. Live music, Elizabethan dancing, cheeky humor, sword fights it’s part street fair, part time travel, and totally charming. This isn’t a “sit still and be quiet” kind of night. It’s playful, fun, and honestly just puts you in the best mood. You’ll be smiling before the real drama even starts.

What’s cool is that it’s not just the heavy hitters like Macbeth or Antony and Cleopatra. There’s also musical comedy (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), clever farce (The Importance of Being Earnest), and even deeply emotional stuff (Dear Jack, Dear Louise — get tissues). Some shows make you laugh out loud. Others leave you in total silence. And then there are the ones that hit you right in the chest — in the best way.

You should go there

This is the kind of trip that feeds your soul, not just your Instagram. Whether you’re a total theater nerd or just someone who wants a unique summer experience — Utah Shakespeare Festival is unforgettable.

Tickets? They go fast. Book early at [bard.org](https://bard.org)
. Dress smart — desert nights cool down fast. And bring a camera — the setting alone is unreal. Live theater. Under the stars. In the mountains.

Welcome to your next obsession!