A midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare
May 7-10, 2026
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Join us this May for a beloved Shakespeare classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This performance will take place outdoors at Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville, amongst the oak trees and under the stars. This comedic love story is accompanied by live music. Enjoy theater in the outdoors with friends and family. Food and wine will be available to purchase at the performance.
A brief synopsis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a Shakespearean comedy revolving around four young lovers—Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius—who run away to a magical forest. There, they become entangled in a lovers' quarrel between fairy king Oberon and queen Titania, causing mischievous fairy Puck to misuse a love potion, resulting in chaotic romantic mix-ups.
TICKETS
Ticketing
Event Details
When
Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm
Friday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 10 at 7:00 pm
Where
Wakamatsu Farm , 941 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Wakamatsu Farm is a historic landmark and public space, featuring an open landscape dotted with oak trees and native plants.
Things to know
Seating is general admission, causal outdoor theatre style. Please bring your own comfortable lawn chairs, camping chairs, or blankets.
The weather varies in May; please bring blankets and layers for the most enjoyable outdoor experience.
Picnics are welcome, and we encourage you to pack away your own trash to lighten the load for the Wakamatsu volunteer staff.
Food trucks and wine will be available each night of the performance. We will offer different food truck options each night. Wine is provided by David Girard Farms. These vendors accept cash and cards.
Portable toilets will be available at the venue; no indoor toilets are available on the farm.