Presented by The Old Globe
Much Ado About Nothing
Performances
25
Show Days
25
Run Length
29 days
Synopsis
Love, laughter, and mischief take center stage in one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. Everyone can see that headstrong Beatrice and confirmed bachelor Benedick are perfect for each other—except Beatrice and Benedick! Their friends set out to bring them together, and soon elaborate schemes, false accusations, mistaken identities, and even a bumbling police force tangle in one of The Bard’s most beguiling theatrical delights. Celebrated Shakespeare director Barry Edelstein returns to the outdoor stage with this fast-paced, witty production full of colorful characters, brilliant wordplay, and genuine heart.
August 2026
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The Old GlobeParking instructions
ViewParking lots throughout the park are paid from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Level 1 Lots - $10 for up to 4 hours; $16 full day
Space Theatre (Fleet Science Center) · Casa de Balboa · Alcazar · Organ Pavilion · South Carousel
Level 2 Lots - $10 full day
Pepper Grove · Upper Inspiration Point · Marston Point · Federal · Palisades · Bea Evenson
Level 3 Lots – First three hours free; $10 full day
Lower Inspiration Point
Meters on 6th Avenue and Park Boulevard are not enforced on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
ADA Parking — Those with a disabled license plate or placard can park in all stalls, regardless of designated blue zones, within parking lots and on park roads. Patrons with ADA needs or walking difficulties can be dropped off in our 10-minute zone located adjacent to our Plaza. To access this area, arrive at the park via Park Boulevard, turn into Village Place and drive into Balboa Park. Turn right onto Old Globe Way and continue past the "Authorized Vehicles" sign until you meet the theatre.
Valet parking at the San Diego Zoo garage remains an option for all evening performances. Details about valet can be found here.
Free tram service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, from Tram Central at the Inspiration Point Parking Lot to Plaza de Panama (a short walk from the Globe). Trams leave every 10 to 12 minutes and all trams are equipped with ADA-accessible ramps.
Driving and parking can be difficult during peak times or during major events; be sure to consult the BalboaPark.org Traffic Alerts page.