Delaware Shakespeare Festival

Your Visit

Now at beautiful Rockwood Mansion Park.

The 2006 Festival is now at Rockwood Mansion Park

Welcome to the Delaware Shakespeare Festival now being held on the grounds of New Castle County's hidden gem: Rockwood Mansion Park in Wilmington, Delaware. Exquisite Rockwood Mansion and its lush gardens will serve as the backdrop for the Delaware Shakespeare Festival mainstage production.

Rockwood Mansion Park is ideal for picnicking with family and friends as you await an evening of entertaining classical theatre. We encourage you to bring blankets and low-backed lawn or beach chairs for general admission lawn seating and dine while the company sets up and the play begins.

To help you plan your visit to the Festival, we offer the following resources and information.

Getting Here

You can't enjoy the Festival if you can't get here. A map, directions, parking and public transit information are available.

How to Prepare FAQ

A comprehensive FAQ of all the questions we have been asked over the years on how to prepare for the Festival experience and get the most out of your evening.

In Case of Rain

Mother Nature and the Bard do not always see eye to eye, but don't fret, we have contingency plans.

Gift Shop

An online shopping venue for DSF merchandise, including clothing and more.

How to get here

Directions to get to the new location at Rockwood Park.
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How's the weather?

See what the weather is like right now at Rockwood Park.
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Buy a DSF Gift

You can support DSF by buying items from our online gift shop at CafePress.
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The Delaware Shakespeare Festival is an annual theatrical event celebrating the works of Shakespeare through professional outdoor performances. Begun in 2003, the Festival has grown each year by entertaining and enlightening enthusiastic crowds who enjoy picnicking while taking in the performance. The Festival is an ideal way to introduce youngsters to the classics, or for adults to reacquaint with these classic works of literature.


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