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All you need to know about Maynardville Open-Air Festival
With extended shows of Twelfth Night! See about parking, tickets & moreLast updated: Thursday, 26 February 2026
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 with a flagship Shakespeare production.
This year it’s Twelfth Night, and for the first time ever, Maynardville is extending the performances until 14 March 2026. It’s your last chance to catch it!
The open-air festival has everything, from captivating musical performances to timeless theatrical masterpieces. Image: Maynardville Open-Air Festival
In 2026, the Maynardville Open-Air Festival marks 70 years since its first performance of Shakespeare



































