Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September.
The plays for 2026 are:
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Macbeth
Goblin: Oedipus
Antigone
Family Days: Expose your kids to Shakespeare early and they’ll be hooked for life. There is even family-package pricing available; you just need to call the Bard Box Office at 604-737-0625. The family-friendly production for the 2026 season is The Merry Wives of Windsor, and the dates are: July 11, August 16, and September 6.
Family Days are also Relaxed Performances, where Bard on the Beach welcomes people to the theatre who may enjoy a more casual environment. During these performances, there is an open and encouraging attitude towards audience members moving, making noise, and exiting/entering the auditorium freely. Relaxed Performances also offer a good introductory experience if you’re attending Bard for the first time!
Bard on the Beach:
Dates: June 9 – September 19, 2026
Time: evening and matinee performances
Venue: Vanier Park, Vancouver
Website: www.bardonthebeach.org
