Tucked away on a historic Norwegian dairy farm in Rockport, Windhover Performing Arts Center is one of Cape Ann’s most distinctive performing arts venues. What began as a working farm has evolved into a beautiful outdoor setting for theater, music, dance and other performances, where the surrounding landscape is very much part of the experience.
Windhover’s intimate, open-air theater creates a setting unlike a traditional performance hall. Performances unfold amid fields, trees and the quiet character of the former farm, offering audiences the chance to experience the arts in a setting that feels both intimate and deeply connected to nature.
The venue is home to a diverse calendar of performances throughout the season, including productions by Lanes Cove Theater Group, which has brought Shakespeare and other theatrical works to Windhover. The combination of compelling performances and an unconventional setting is part of what makes an evening here feel less like simply going to a show and more like discovering one of Rockport’s hidden gems.
Whether you’re a longtime theatergoer or simply looking for something a little different to do on Cape Ann, Windhover is a place where art, history and the landscape come together.
