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All you need to know about Maynardville Open-Air Festival

Everything you need to know: Parking, VIP experiences, tickets & more

Last updated: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

There’s nowhere quite like the Maynardville Open-Air Festival, where fairy lights glow through the trees and the sound of music fills the air. Since its first Shakespeare performance in 1956, this wooded amphitheatre has evolved into a beloved celebration of the arts, now featuring opera, orchestras, and for the first time, jazz concerts and VIP experiences. Here’s what to expect during their 70th season.


The open-air festival has everything, from captivating musical performances to timeless theatrical masterpieces. Image: Maynardville Open-Air Festival

70 YEARS OF MAGIC IN MAYNARDVILLE

In 2026, the Maynardville Open-Air Festival marks 70 years since its first performance of Shakespeare In The Park transformed a quiet Wynberg park into one of

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