Announcement
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Under the Stars
There is magic afoot in the Gardens this summer as Glenn Elston's famous and much adored flagship production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.
Australian Shakespeare Company
18th December 2026 - Saturday 23rd January 2027 @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers & an amateur troupe of actors; this jewel in the Shakespeare comedy crown promises to leave you reeling with laughter as mischief, mayhem and meddling take hold of this enchanted forest.
See the gardens sparkle and glow as this beguiling and hilarious play is brought to life in a magical dream-like woodland under the stars.
So pack a picnic, pop the cork and join us for the most spectacular evening summer has to offer.
Make magical memories under the stars this summer!
Kids go free to A Midsummer Night's Dream, making it the perfect family outing these summer holidays.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
18th December 2026 - Saturday 23rd January 2027 @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Filled with feuding fairies, eloping lovers & an amateur troupe of actors; this jewel in the Shakespeare comedy crown promises to leave you reeling with laughter as mischief, mayhem and meddling take hold of this enchanted forest.
See the gardens sparkle and glow as this beguiling and hilarious play is brought to life in a magical dream-like woodland under the stars.
So pack a picnic, pop the cork and join us for the most spectacular evening summer has to offer.
Make magical memories under the stars this summer!
Kids go free to A Midsummer Night's Dream, making it the perfect family outing these summer holidays.
❊ Key Information ❊
Official Tickets
Authorised Ticket Partner
Book via Tickets.shakespeareaustralia.au
When
Friday 18 December 2026 - Saturday 23 January 2027
Time: From 7:30pm
Time: From 7:30pm
Where
Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne
Birdwood Avenue South Yarra Victoria 3141
✆ Venue: (61 3) 9252 2300 | Event: 03 86767511
Birdwood Avenue South Yarra Victoria 3141
✆ Venue: (61 3) 9252 2300 | Event: 03 86767511
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Tags
Theatre, Drama, Family Friendly, Outdoors
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