Theater, Art, & Dance

Experience the culture of Ashland.

Ashland traces its roots back to the Chautauqua movement, which brought culture and entertainment to rural areas of the country in the late 19th century.

It is most famous as the home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Founded in 1935, this Tony Award-winning festival is among the largest and oldest non-profit theaters in the nation. Although OSF is Ashland’s crown jewel, the town boasts a number of excellent offerings for lovers of culture and the performing arts. Let our innkeeper, Angela, help you decide which experiences will enrich your stay, whether it’s a night of dinner-theater, a local production, or one of the plays staged in OSF’s , magnificent Elizabethan outdoor theater.

Just a 30-minute drive away in historic Jacksonville, the renowned Britt Festival has been delighting music lovers since 1963. Attracting some of the world’s most prominent acts in the classical, folk, rock, jazz, and bluegrass musical genres, this intimate scenic, hillside venue is the perfect place to enjoy a summer show.

And don’t forget to browse our local art galleries. Ashland has attracted a wealth of fine artists who call the area home, enriching the community with their creations.