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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

July 22 – August 23

Shakespeare on the sand at Sand Harbor, 45 minutes from Reno — the lake behind the stage and the light going down over the Sierra during the first act.

The Warren Edward Trepp Stage sits directly on the beach at Sand Harbor, which makes this one of the most striking outdoor theatres anywhere in the West. From a Reno base it is about 45 minutes over the Mount Rose Highway.

Productions run in repertory through the season rather than in blocks, so which play is on depends on the night. The festival's own calendar is the only reliable source for that, and it is worth checking before you drive up.

Bring layers. The temperature drops hard once the sun is off the water, and it is a beach at 6,225 feet.

When things happen

  • Curtain is 7:30pm; the gates and the on-site dining open earlier in the evening.
  • Performances are most evenings through the season, but not every night — check the festival calendar for the date you want.
Where
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Admission
Ticketed
Category
Theatre & DanceArts & Culture
Dates
33 dates, Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday, August 23

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