Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest

Saturday, October 31, 2026
RenFest: Noon to 6 PM | Macbeth: 7 PM
Levitt Pavilion, Downtown Arlington
FREE Admission

Shakespeare LIVE and Create Arlington present the inaugural Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest, a family-friendly, pet-friendly festival blending a Renaissance faire with Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Enjoy live music, sword fighting, an artisan marketplace, food, and costumes (encouraged!). The day ends with a free performance of Macbeth at 7 PM.

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Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest poster, Saturday October 31, 12-6 PM, Downtown Arlington
Shakespeare LIVE RenFest performer schedule

Performer Schedule

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Shakespeare LIVE RenFest festival map with booth numbers

Festival Map

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Meet Our Performers

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Meet the Makers: RenFest Vendors

Shop handmade art, crafts and food from 47 local makers on Saturday, October 31. Find them on the festival map above!

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Become a Shakespeare LIVE RenFest Sponsor

Put your business in front of thousands of festival-goers at the inaugural Shakespeare LIVE RenFest, Saturday, October 31, Noon to 6 PM at Levitt Pavilion. Sponsorships start at $250. Questions? Email createarlington@gmail.com.

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