Bard on the Beach

Summer 2025 shows and description dates TBA

Summertime is Shakespeare time!

We can’t wait to experience another exciting Bard season.

Described performances, dates and details coming soon!


Resources

Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September, with an average attendance of 100,000. The Festival is known for its signature blend of high-quality artistic programming and a welcoming, informal experience for local residents and visitors from around the world. 

All the beach is a stage! Meet founding Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze: