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
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
2026 Season Packs On Sale Now.
Popular belief is that Shakespeare wrote his own romantic relationships into these sonnets.
Bard on the Beach Completes 2025 Season Lineup with The Dark Lady A Bold New Play Illuminates the Life of Shakespeare’s Mysterious Muse, Emilia Bassano Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival completes its dynamic 2025 season programming with the addition of their thought-provoking and poetic production of The Dark Lady. Directed by Moya O’Connell, this … Read more
Love, lies, and laughter collide in Much Ado About Nothing.
The 2025 festival features 121 wineries from 15 countries participating in 43 events.
This is a thoughtful comedy that takes a deeper more modern look at the rules and morals of society.