The Full Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2026 Season Guide.
Everything you need to know about the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2026 Season in Ashland Oregon.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season opens March 13 and runs through October 25 with 10 productions across three stages in downtown Ashland, Oregon. It's a season built around community, resilience, and the power of theater to hold a mirror up to the world. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an annual pilgrim, this guide will help you plan your visit and choose your shows.
The Columbia Hotel sits steps from all three OSF stages. Book your stay here, and the theater is never more than a short walk away.
2026 OSF Season at a Glance
The 2026 season runs from March 13 through October 25, 2026. Ten productions span Shakespeare, American classics, a Tony Award-winning musical, and bold new work. Tickets went on sale to the general public December 2, 2025.
OSF 2026 Productions
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew: Jun. 5-Oct. 11
Henry IV, Part One: Jun. 6-Oct. 10
Emma (Jane Austen adaptation): Jun. 7-Oct. 9
Angus Bowmer Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Mar. 13-Oct. 25
Come From Away: Mar. 14-Oct. 24
A Raisin in the Sun: Mar. 15-Jul. 19
Yellow Face: Aug. 5-Oct. 23
Thomas Theatre
You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!: Apr. 16-Aug 21
August Wilson's King Hedley II: Jul. 8-Oct. 23
Smote This (solo show): Aug. 27-Oct. 24
Season dates and images sourced from OSF's official 2026 season announcement at osfashland.org. Confirm current schedule before booking.Show Highlights & Recommendations
Come From Away: The Must-See Musical
If your group includes first-time OSF visitors or anyone who claims they 'don't really like Shakespeare,' start here. Based on the true story of 7,000 stranded air travelers who found unexpected shelter in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11, Come From Away is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that leaves almost no audience member unmoved. Running March 14 through October 24 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre this show is one of the season's longest runs and should be accessible throughout the season.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Classic That Never Gets Old
OSF's opening production, directed by Marcela Lorca with original music by Justin Huertas, promises a visually enchanted take on Shakespeare's most beloved comedy. Running the full season (March 13–October 25), it's the most flexible show for group trip planning. Ideal for school groups and theater newcomers.
A Raisin in the Sun: Essential American Theater
Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, directed by OSF Artistic Director Tim Bond, runs March 15 through July 19. Fierce, urgent, and as relevant now as when it debuted in 1959. For groups interested in American drama, social history, or civil rights literature, this is the show. Book early as this performance has a shorter run than the Shakespeare productions.
Henry IV, Part One & The Taming of the Shrew: Shakespeare Under the Stars
Both running in the open-air Allen Elizabethan Theatre from June through October, these are OSF at its most cinematic. Henry IV explores power, rebellion, and the making of a king. Taming of the Shrew, directed by Shana Cooper, takes a bold look at gender and courtship. Seeing both in a single weekend gives groups the full outdoor theater experience that defines OSF in summer.
New Work: You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!
Keiko Green's raucous new comedy about climate anxiety, terminal illness, and family. Showing in the Thomas Theatre, April 16 through August 21. For groups who want something contemporary and unexpected, this is the 2026 dark horse.
When to Visit in 2026
Early spring (March–April): Smaller crowds, cooler weather, and the season's opening energy. Ideal for school groups who want pre-show talkbacks and educational programming with better availability.
Summer (June–August): Full company in residence, all three outdoor shows running simultaneously, and Ashland at its most festive. Peak season! Book hotel and tickets well in advance. High school and college groups are most active in this window.
Fall (September–October): The secret season. Smaller crowds, often the best seat availability, and the last performances of shows that close in October carry an emotional weight unique to repertory theater. Ideal for adult groups who want a more intimate experience.
Stay at The Columbia Hotel for OSF 2026
The Columbia Hotel is a two-minute walk from the OSF complex. Rooms with original mural art, a Lobby Lounge that's become one of Ashland's best gathering spots, and a vibe that's decidedly more creative and community-forward than Ashland's larger hotels.
We offer specialized rates for school groups wanting to give their students an eye-opening and educational trip to see one or multiple plays and engage in Ashland’s theater culture.
