REOPENING AUGUST 2025

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park has provided millions of New Yorkers and visitors access to extraordinary theater—for free—for over 60 years at Free Shakespeare in the Park. Now, after an 18-month renovation, the theater will reopen this summer bolder and brighter than ever before with a celebratory, star-studded production of TWELFTH NIGHT. 

Stay updated on the latest renovation news, activity planned for summer 2025!

RETURNING BOLDER AND BRIGHTER

This ambitious project has been made possible by FOREVER PUBLIC, a $175 million fundraising campaign supporting The Delacorte Revitalization and The Public's free theater initiatives.

You can help ensure the future of The Delacorte Theater by making a donation online or naming a seat.

The Delacorte project is publicly and privately funded with $42 million contributed by the New York City Mayor, City Council, and Manhattan Borough President, as well as $1 million from New York Assembly Member O’Donnell. The Public also wishes to acknowledge State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and NYC Parks who have contributed funding to the Central Park Conservancy’s Delacorte restroom renovation project. The Public is enormously grateful to those who have supported this project, including its generous Board of Trustees and donors.

The Public Theater, in partnership with the Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, is proud to lead this historic revitalization. This work will ensure The Delacorte remains part of this great city for future generations.