Illustration Credit: Uve Barker, Thomas Morrison
SOUNDS OF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 22, 2026
Sounds of Shakespeare Festival
February 21 - March 22
In a festival where music and storytelling collide, the Sounds of Shakespeare Festival brings the world of William Shakespeare to life through the power of symphonic sound. Across three concerts, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra explores the romance, drama, humor, and heartbreak that have inspired composers for generations.
From enchanted forests and playful intrigue to sweeping tragedy and timeless love, these performances reveal how Shakespeare’s stories continue to shape some of the most enduring music ever written. Join us this March for an immersive journey through the Bard’s imagination—where words become music, and classic stories resonate in new and unforgettable ways.
Explore the full festival and reserve your seats today!
SOUNDS OF SHAKESPEARE | 2026
Saturday, February 21 | Shakespeare Coffee Talk at Downtown Art Center RSVP HERE
Sunday, March 8 | Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream with Manoa Valley Theatre VIEW EVENT
Friday, March 13 - April 5 | Diamond Head Theatre presents West Side Story
Saturday, March 14 | Honolulu Chamber Series Presents Apollo5
Sunday, March 15 | Ides of March
Wednesday, March 18 | Read to Me at the Symphony! with Read to Me International (SOLD OUT)
Thursday, March 19 | Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet with violinist Stella Chen VIEW EVENT
Saturday, March 21 | Shakespeare Coffee Talk at Blaisdell Concert Hall REGISTRATION SOON
Sunday, March 22 | Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet with Ballet Hawaii & pianist George Li VIEW EVENT