FREE TICKETS IN CENTRAL PARK

Free tickets are distributed on each performance day via the free lines at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. We recognize that ticket lines can sometimes be long, and we appreciate your time and dedication. People waiting for free tickets must line up along the path designated by The Public Theater staff and The Parks Department.

Free tickets are distributed at 12PM (noon) every day that there is a public performance. Performance days will vary from week to week, so be sure to check the performance calendar. Please remember that Central Park does not officially open until 6AM. 

• Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) tickets, until we run out.
• There are separate lines for Senior Accessibility for senior citizens (65+) and ADA Accessibility for patrons with disabilities (attestation required).

Seat locations are distributed randomly; not based on a person’s position in the line.

To allow as many different people as possible to attend performances throughout the summer, each person will be limited to receiving TWO (2) free tickets to TWO (2) PERFORMANCES of each production.

Check out this video on How To Get Free Tickets with helpful tips with Rebecca Naomi Jones. 

See upcoming performance dates for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Support The Public and reserve your seat! With a donation of $500 or more, you can reserve your seats for this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season. It’s our way of thanking you for helping us provide thousands of free tickets to our audiences each summer. Click here to become a supporter today.

On each public performance date, a limited number of tickets for that night's performance will be distributed via mobile lottery through our digital partner, TodayTix.

FREE TICKETS VIA DIGITAL LOTTERY

Step 1: Download the TodayTix app in the App Store or Google Play Store.
Please note: Lotteries can only be entered from the TodayTix app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Open the app and scroll down to find Free Shakespeare in the Park. 

Step 2: Enter the lottery for two free tickets.
On the confirmation screen, you may double or triple your odds by sharing your entry via Facebook and Twitter.

Step 3: See If You Won!
Make sure your name and e-mail address are correct and that TodayTix push notifications are turned on, so you can receive confirmation of lottery status. You will be notified if you've won between noon and 2:15pm on the day of the show.  You must confirm your winning tickets in the TodayTix app within 45 minutes of being notified. Winners may begin to pick up their tickets at 5:00 pm at the Delacorte Theater Box Office, but tickets that are not claimed by 7:30pm will be forfeited to the standby line.

You can enter the lottery between 12:00AM and 12:00PM (noon) on the day of each public performance. Each winner will get two (2) tickets to that night’s performance.

FREE TICKETS VIA EMAIL LOTTERY

Don't have a smartphone? You can still enter the digital TodayTix lottery by emailing shakespeareinthepark@todaytix.com to receive an entry form.

Seniors: email shakespeareinthepark@todaytix.com to receive an entry form, and select "Senior" when prompted.

ADA accessibility patrons: email adashakespeareinthepark@todaytix.com

Check out this video on How To Get Free Tickets with helpful tips with Rebecca Naomi Jones. 

See upcoming performance dates for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

FREE TICKETS AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

On each public performance date, a limited number of vouchers for that night’s performance will be distributed via an in-person lottery downtown at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street at Astor Place.

Sign-up for the lottery will begin in The Ford Foundation Lobby of The Public at 11AM. The lottery will be drawn at 12PM (noon).

Those selected may redeem the voucher(s) for ticket(s) between 5PM and 7:30PM at the Delacorte Theater Box Office. Vouchers are only valid until 7:30PM for performances on the day they are issued.

• Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) tickets upon winning.
• ADA accessibility seating is limited. For assistance, speak to a member of The Public Theater staff. 

To allow as many different people as possible to attend performances throughout the summer, each person will be limited to receiving TWO (2) free tickets to TWO (2) PERFORMANCES of each production.

Check out this video on How To Get Free Tickets with helpful tips with Rebecca Naomi Jones. 

See upcoming performance dates for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Support The Public and reserve your seat! With a donation of $500 or more, you can reserve your seats for this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season. It’s our way of thanking you for helping us provide thousands of free tickets to our audiences each summer. Click here to become a supporter today.

FREE TICKETS IN THE BOROUGHS

On specific performance dates, a limited number of vouchers for that night’s performance will be distributed at a location in one of New York’s five boroughs to make it easier for all New Yorkers to enjoy Free Shakespeare in the Park.

Ticket vouchers will be distributed between 12PM (noon) and 2PM, while supplies last. Each person in line (age 5+) is allowed two (2) vouchers, and each voucher is good for one ticket. Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at the Delacorte Theater Box Office in Central Park between 5PM and 7:30PM. Vouchers are only valid until 7:30PM for performances on the day they are issued.

Ticket Distributions for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Wednesday, July 12
Staten Island
Snug Harbor - Cottage D
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island 10301

Thursday, July 13
The Bronx
DreamYard
1085 Washington Ave
Bronx 10456

 Friday, July 14
Queens
Queens Library: Flushing Branch
41-17 Main St
Flushing 11355

Saturday, July 15
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
Brooklyn 11213

Monday, July 17
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Library: Kings Highway Branch
2115 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn 11229

Wednesday, July 19
The Bronx
New York Public Library: Hunt's Point Branch
877 Southern Blvd.
Bronx 10459

Thursday, July 20
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Library: Windsor Terrace Branch
160 East 5th Street
Brooklyn 11218

Friday, July 21
Staten Island
Snug Harbor - Cottage D
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island 10301

Monday, July 24
The Point
The Bronx
940 Garrison Ave
Bronx 10474 

Tuesday, July 25
Queens
Queens Library: Central Branch
89-11 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica 11432

Tuesday, August 1 2017
The Bronx
New York Public Library: Mott Haven Branch
321 East 140th Street,
Bronx 10454

Wednesday, August 2
Brooklyn
The Center for Family Life
PS 503/PS 506 at 343 – 60th Street (between 3rd and 4th Ave)
Brooklyn

Wednesday, August 9
Queens
NY Hall of Science
47-01 111th St
Corona 11368

Thursday, August 10
Staten Island
New York Public Library: Saint George Branch
5 Central Avenue,
Staten Island 10301

See upcoming performance dates for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Support The Public and reserve your seat! With a donation of $500 or more, you can reserve your seats for this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park season. It’s our way of thanking you for helping us provide thousands of free tickets to our audiences each summer. Click here to become a supporter today.