New Performance Added for Goblin:Oedipus at Bard on the Beach on August 30 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of a performance for Goblin:Oedipus in the Douglas Campbell Theatre on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30PM. WUG, KRAGVA, and MOOG return to the tents and turn their attention to Greek … Read more
After their triumphant staging of Macbeth in 2023, goblins Wug, Kragva, and Moog return to Bard on the Beach this summer with a rousing interpretation of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. For anyone unfamiliar with Greek mythology, Oedipus the King tells the story of the doomed ruler of Thebes who spends his life trying to outrun a prophecy that he will … Read more
Bard Pride Night returns on Friday, July 31st at 6PM Bard on the Beach Celebrates Pride With an Evening of Theatre, Community and a Queer Artisan Market Bard on the BeachShakespeare Festival hosts its annual Pride Celebration in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park on Friday, July 31st. Bard Pride Night is an evening that brings together exceptional theatre, … Read more
Sophocles’ Antigone has endured for more than 2,400 years because its central questions remain painfully relevant: When does conscience outweigh the law? How far should we go in defying authority? Bard on the Beach’s intimate production embraces these ageless themes in a contemporary adaptation. Conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson, adapted by Besworth, and directed by … Read more
Bard on the Beach Macbeth Bard on the Beach’s 2026 Macbeth proves that Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy remains as unsettling and relevant today as it ever did. Under Stephen Drover’s direction, the production immerses the audience in a dystopian world while exploring eternal themes of greed, power, and corruption. At its core, this is a story about what … Read more
Bard on the Beach Opens Douglas Campbell Theatre With a Contemporary Adaptation of a Classical Greek Tragedy Conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson, Antigone is a story about Rebellion, Grief, and Moral Courage Bard on the Beach opens the Douglas Campbell Theatre with Antigone, a bold, contemporary adaptation conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming … Read more
Macbeth Joins the 37th Season of Bard on the Beach Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 37th Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Macbeth, sponsored by Odlum Brown, joining The Merry Wives of Windsor on the BMO Mainstage from June 11 to September 18, 2026. Directed and adapted by Stephen Drover, the production’s heightened … Read more
Bard on the Beach Opens 2026 Season with a Hilarious Take on The Merry Wives of Windsor On the BMO Mainstage from June 9 to September 19 On June 9th, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 37th Season on the BMO Mainstage in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with a hilarious take on The Merry Wives … Read more
Tickets on Sale April 8 for the 37th Season of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Four productions and Special Events coming to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park this Summer The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026 with single tickets available for purchase on … Read more
Canada’s Premier Wine Show Celebrates the World of Wine this March All VanWineFest Tickets on Sale in January Discover a world of wine at the 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, running March 7-14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East and other venues in Vancouver. The 2026 festival features 113 wineries from 14 countries participating … Read more