Come enjoy and experience our strong historical roots. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival  began in 1935 and is the cornerstone of Ashland’s culture, offering plays from April through the holidays in their three theaters plus numerous activities and events throughout the year.

Ashland’s abundant theatre community offers a variety of venues and plays that run throughout the year including Mondays, that are bright in Ashland. The Oregon Cabaret Theatre offers dinner, dessert and spirits. Camelot Theatre located in nearby Talent delivers a variety of shows. The Rogue Theater Company is an independent theater that presents thought-provoking plays.  Ashland New Plays Festival presents brand new work and Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents community theatre in Ashland. SOU’s Oregon Center for the Arts presents award-winning drama, comedy, and musicals.  To see Performing Arts members, click here: Beyond theatre, Dance + Collective brings world-class dance performance and training to Southern Oregon.