What's on
There’s something for everyone. From theater and music, to poetry and exhibitions, experience the power of the arts with us.
Cocktails and Conversation
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time.
Cocktails and Conversation with John Douglas Thompson and Daniela Varon
Cocktails and Conversation with Michael W. Twitty
Cocktails and Conversation: "Cultural Cadences" with Nakeisha Daniel and JaMeeka Holloway
Subscribe to next season
Folger Theatre and Folger Consort subscriptions are now on sale.
Folger Theatre subscriptions
Folger Theatre’s 2025-2026 season includes three exceptional plays telling stories of struggle and power, love and romance, and personal journeys. Subscribe now to lock in great seats at a low price and enjoy subscriber benefits.
Folger Consort subscriptions
Next season features a collaboration with the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, holiday performances, romantic music for Valentine’s Day, and a springtime-themed concert for Mother’s Day. Subscribe now for the best prices on tickets.
Exhibitions
Explore our world-class collection and enjoy interactive experiences created for visitors of all ages and stages.
- Our Shakespeare Exhibition Hall is devoted to the works of William Shakespeare then and there, here and now — including for the first time a display of all 82 copies of the Folger’s First Folios; and
- In our Stuart and Mimi Rose Rare Book and Manuscript Exhibition Hall, you’ll discover exhibits of significant collection items that inspire the Folger’s work, deep dives into our vault, and special exhibitions.
Current exhibitions
Our Shakespeare Exhibition
Out of the Vault
How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition
Last chance to view
On demand: The 2025 Eudora Welty Lecture with Amor Towles
Ticket information
Contact the Folger Box Office at (202) 544-7077 or folgerboxoffice@folger.edu.
