Ramona Bowl

103rd Season of Ramona

Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre is a historic outdoor venue in Hemet, California, famous for hosting Ramona, North America’s longest-running outdoor drama. 

103rd Season of Ramona

California’s official outdoor play, Ramona, returns for its 103rd season at the Ramona Bowl. This timeless, romantic tragedy, based on Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 novel, comes to life on April 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, and May 2nd and 3rd, 2026.

Experience the rich history and culture of Southern California in the 1850s, as hundreds of volunteer performers, including actors, dancers, and skilled horseback riders, bring this grand-scale pageant to life. The story of Ramona, a young woman of Native American and Scottish descent, and her love for Alessandro, a proud Native American man, is a powerful and unforgettable spectacle.

Join us for this iconic piece of California history and be a part of the 103rd season of Ramona.

Ramona 2026: The 103rd Season of California’s Official Outdoor Play

Get ready to experience America’s longest-running, continually performed outdoor drama! The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre proudly presents the 103rd Season of Ramona, returning to the spectacular hills of Hemet on select weekends in April and May 2026.

This is more than a play—it’s a grand-scale pageant, a cultural celebration, and a timeless love story woven into the very fabric of California’s history.

A Timeless Story Brought to Life

Based on Helen Hunt Jackson’s influential 1884 novel, Ramona is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, resilience, and the birth of modern California.

Set in the tumultuous 1850s, the story follows Ramona, a young woman of mixed Scots-Native American heritage, and Alessandro, a proud and charismatic Native American man, whose love defies the social barriers of the time. Witness their journey as they search for a place to call home amidst the clash of Spanish, Native American, and American pioneer cultures.