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This event is in the past.It took place on August 2, 2026 at Parkman Bandstand.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

July 22 at 8pm - August 2

At Parkman Bandstand

Beacon Hill, Boston

🪑Rent chairs online to skip on-site availability concerns
🦟Bring mosquito repellent for evening outdoor comfort
🧥Pack a light sweater for cooler evening temperatures

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 30th anniversary production reimagines the classic comedy as a neon-lit festival escape. Puck and his fairy band act as shadowy DJs, remixing hearts with a single drop of enchanted nectar.

Outdoor theater
Shakespearean comedy
Summer tradition
Free arts programming

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