The School District of Manatee County and Palma Sola Botanical Park will present Shakespeare in the Park on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, featuring a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by approximately 100 high school drama students representing all seven Manatee County public high schools.
The outdoor theatrical event will begin at 6 p.m. at Palma Sola Botanical Park, located at 9800 17th Avenue NW in Bradenton. The performance will bring students together for a collaborative production of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy in the park’s garden setting.
The event is presented by the School District of Manatee County’s Visual and Performing Arts Department and Palma Sola Botanical Park.
VIP tickets are available for $20 and include a provided chair. General admission lawn tickets cost $5, with attendees encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Chair rentals will also be available for $5.
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.
The festival provides an opportunity for local students to showcase their theatrical talents while bringing live Shakespearean theater to the community in an outdoor setting.
Tickets and reservations are available through Eventbrite.
