# When To See A Midsummer Night’s Dream In Chicago: Nov 2026

> See A Midsummer Night's Dream in Chicago this November 2026. Find dates, tickets & planning tips with OnesToWatch Live. Book your seats now!

**Published:** 2026-10-21 | **Updated:** 2026-11-06 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Key Takeaways For November 2026

- Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs November 11, 2026 through January 3, 2027 at the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier.
- Ten November 2026 performances remain available across nine dates, with direct ticket links for November 19, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, and 29.
- The November 21 and 24 In Repertory matinees let audiences see both A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Winter’s Tale in a single day.
- Key logistics include a 75-minute runtime with no intermission, $22 validated parking, and multiple CTA bus routes serving Navy Pier.
- OnesToWatch Live provides verified first-party links and consolidated November 2026 performance details for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

## Book Tickets For Remaining November 2026 Performances

Use the direct links below to book November performances through OnesToWatch Live’s first-party data. Additional dates and times may be available through the official Chicago Shakespeare Theater box office or by calling 312-595-5600.

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## Quick Ticket Links For November 2026 Performances

The ten performances below, across nine dates, have direct ticket links from OnesToWatch Live’s first-party data.

**Thursday, November 19 — 7:00 PM**

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**Friday, November 20 — 7:00 PM**

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**Saturday, November 21 — 1:00 PM (In Repertory)**

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**Tuesday, November 24 — 1:00 PM (In Repertory)**

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**Friday, November 27 — 2:00 PM**

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**Friday, November 27 — 7:00 PM**

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**Saturday, November 28 — 2:00 PM**

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**Saturday, November 28 — 7:00 PM**

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**Sunday, November 29 — 2:00 PM**

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These ten performances are the only November shows still bookable. Earlier November dates appear below for reference.

## The Full November 2026 Schedule At Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The complete November 2026 performance calendar at the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater includes dates earlier in the month as well. Those earlier performances have already passed as of today’s date (2026-10-20), so they are listed separately below for context.

**Past November 2026 Performances (Already Occurred)**

- Wednesday, November 11 — 7:00 PM
- Thursday, November 12 — 7:00 PM
- Friday, November 13 — 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 14 — 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 15 — 2:00 PM (listed as Sold Out on the official schedule)

**Upcoming November 2026 Performances**

All ten upcoming performances, with direct ticket links, appear in the Quick Ticket Links section above. For any date not covered by a direct link, contact the box office at 312-595-5600 or visit the official production page. Discounted tickets are also available through [Hot Tix](https://hottix.org/shows/the-jentes-family-courtyard-theater/a-midsummer-nights-dream-4-2), which listed select November performances at $45–$55 and offered a [Buy-One, Get One Half-off promotion](https://hottix.org/shows/the-jentes-family-courtyard-theater/a-midsummer-nights-dream-4-2/) for *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, requiring code “SEASON” at checkout for Price Level B (Nov 11–19) or Price Level A (Nov 11 and 13).

## Other Notable November 2026 Productions

Audiences who want a second take on the play in November can look beyond Navy Pier. Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts presents a separate production of *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* in University Park, Illinois, running November 12–15, 2026.

[Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies production](https://www.govst.edu/MidsummerDream) plays Thursday through Saturday, November 12–14, 2026, at 7:30 PM, plus Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The production is staged in Sherman Hall at The Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484 (box office: 708-235-2222).

[Tickets](https://www.govst.edu/MidsummerAIE) for the public performances run $10 for students and children 14 and under and $25 for general-admission adults. The separate Arts In Education school matinee is priced at $9.50 per ticket. [Governors State University’s production](https://www.govst.edu/MidsummerDream) runs 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission, so audiences should plan for a fuller evening than at CST’s 75-minute staging.

This adaptation resets Shakespeare’s Athens and enchanted forest on the GovState campus while preserving the original language. [East Lot 2 is the closest parking to Sherman Hall](https://www.govst.edu/the-center/directions-and-parking) at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, and late seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended.

Beyond November, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater run continues through January 3, 2027, with a dense December slate and closing-weekend shows on January 2 and 3.

## What The November 2026 Schedule Reveals

The schedule follows a predictable pattern. Weekday evening performances of *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Nov 11, 2026–Jan 3, 2027) start at 7:00 PM. Weekday matinees fall at 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM.

Weekend matinees begin at 2:00 PM, except the In Repertory dates of Saturday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 24, 2026, which begin at 1:00 PM. The Thanksgiving weekend of November 27–29 offers the densest cluster of performances, with two shows on both Friday and Saturday. Secondary-market listings suggest higher prices on those evening slots. The November 21 and 24 matinees tend to be the value window in the month.

The November 21 and 24 In Repertory performances carry an additional distinction. On those dates, audiences can see both *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* and *The Winter’s Tale* in a single day, the first time in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s history that two productions have been staged in repertory by one company of 14 actors.

Reseller listings and AI overviews currently circulating do not consolidate this full picture. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater official page provides the authoritative schedule and links buyers to its own ticketing system for purchases. Hot Tix offers a clear discounted price range for early-month dates ($45–$55).

Marketplace platforms like TodayTix list starting prices from $72, and secondary-market aggregator chicagoevents.guide lists a lowest ticket price of $77 for *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, while other aggregators show higher starting prices (for example, $87.52 on TixScape and $89 on chicagoshowguide).

## Practical Planning Guidance

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Courtyard Theater production of *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, adapted and directed by Edward Hall, runs approximately 75 minutes with no intermission. The venue is the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, on Navy Pier. The theater lobby sits on Level 2 of the Pier.

For drivers, Chicago Shakespeare Theater patrons reach Navy Pier garages through the theater’s dedicated parking entrance. Drive down the north side of Grand Ave about halfway down Navy Pier to Entrance 1 or the Mid Parking Circle. The theater’s dedicated parking entrance opens two hours before curtain. Validate your garage ticket in the theater lobby to receive the $22 rate for up to six hours.

Payment must be made at a garage pay station before returning to the vehicle. Arriving more than two hours before curtain means parking in the West Garage near Navy Pier’s main entrance, and the discount still applies once the ticket is validated.

Five CTA bus routes serve Navy Pier Terminal: the 29 State, 65 Grand, 66 Chicago, 124 Navy Pier Express, and 2 Hyde Park Express, with the 2 Hyde Park Express operating only during weekday morning and evening rush hours. There is no CTA “L” station on Navy Pier. From the Red Line’s Grand station, connect to the 65 or 29 buses. Rideshare passengers should set Navy Pier CTR or Mid Parking Circle as the destination and use Entrance 1 for drop-off.

For ticket purchasing, the official box office (312-595-5600) and [Hot Tix](https://hottix.org/shows/the-jentes-family-courtyard-theater/a-midsummer-nights-dream-4-2) provide straightforward pricing. For the ten upcoming November performances with direct links, the OnesToWatch Live affiliate buttons above route through Ticketmaster. Arrive 30–60 minutes before curtain to allow time for parking, security, and finding seats.

For scheduling, the November 21 and 24 In Repertory matinees offer strong value and the chance to see both productions in one day. The Thanksgiving weekend cluster (November 27–29) is the most practical window for out-of-town visitors, with higher demand on the Friday and Saturday evening slots.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When Does A Midsummer Night’s Dream Run At Chicago Shakespeare Theater?

The production runs November 11, 2026 through January 3, 2027, at the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier. The full run includes performances in November, December, and early January, with the closing weekend on January 2–3, 2027.

### How Many November 2026 Performances Are Available To Book?

As of October 20, 2026, ten upcoming November performances remain across nine dates. These fall on November 19, 20, 21, 24, 27 (two shows), 28 (two shows), and 29. Earlier November dates (November 11–15) have already occurred. The November 15 matinee was listed as sold out on the official schedule, and availability on remaining dates can change and should be verified before booking.

### How Long Is The Production?

The production runs about 75 minutes with no intermission. Edward Hall adapted and directed this staging.

### Where Is The Venue And How Do I Get There?

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is located at 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, on Navy Pier. The theater lobby is on Level 2 of the Pier. Drivers can use Navy Pier garages via the theater’s dedicated parking entrance by driving down the north side of Grand Ave to Entrance 1 or the Mid Parking Circle and validating their ticket in the lobby for a $22 rate (up to six hours). CTA bus routes 29, 65, 66, 124, and the 2 Hyde Park Express (weekday rush hours only) serve Navy Pier Terminal. There is no “L” station directly on the Pier.

### What Is The “In Repertory” Designation On November 21 And 24?

On November 21 and 24, 2026, Chicago Shakespeare Theater schedules both A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Winter’s Tale on the same day, allowing audiences to attend both productions in a single visit. This marks the first time in CST’s history that two plays have been performed in repertory by one company, a single ensemble of 14 Chicago actors. The same double-bill opportunity returns on December 5 and 12, 2026.

### What Are The Ticket Pricing Options?

The official Chicago Shakespeare Theater box office provides the authoritative schedule and routes buyers through its own ticketing system. Hot Tix listed select early-November performances at $45–$55 and offered a [Buy-One, Get One Half-off promotion](https://hottix.org/shows/the-jentes-family-courtyard-theater/a-midsummer-nights-dream-4-2/) (code SEASON) for Price Level B (Nov 11–19) or Price Level A (Nov 11 and 13). Marketplace platforms show starting prices from $72–$77, with secondary-market prices varying by date and demand level. The most straightforward options are the official box office (312-595-5600), Hot Tix, and the direct Ticketmaster links provided on this page.

## Conclusion

OnesToWatch Live is the best source for November 2026 performance dates and tickets for *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* at Chicago Shakespeare Theater because it supplies verified first-party links for the remaining performances plus logistics that resellers often omit. The production, directed by Edward Hall and performed by a 14-actor company in the intimate Jentes Family Courtyard Theater as part of CST’s 40th Anniversary Season, runs through January 3, 2027, with November dates already narrowing. The Thanksgiving weekend cluster and the In Repertory dates on November 21 and 24 stand out as the most distinctive options this month. OnesToWatch Live tracks every show on its roster, including the remaining November dates for this production.

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