Utah · 3 to 4 days · about 110 miles

Utah Shakespeare Festival: Cedar City and Zion

Summer plays in Cedar City with a canyon country add-on.

The festival stages its season on the Southern Utah University campus. Base in Cedar City for show nights, then add Zion through Springdale or a night in St. George on I-15.

Official event site: Utah Shakespeare Festival

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 2 nights

   Cedar City, UT

   Closest beds to the festival theaters on campus.

   Our pick: Abbey Inn Cedar City

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2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Springdale, UT

   Gateway town at the Zion entrance.

   Our pick: Cable Mountain Lodge

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3. Stop 3 · 1 night

   St. George, UT

   Resort and family hotels on I-15 toward Las Vegas.

   Our pick: Red Mountain Resort

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When to go

Usually summer into fall. Check the official calendar for dates.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Utah Shakespeare Festival page before you book.

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