Shakespeare by the Sea Festival 2026
An outdoor theatre festival in St. John's presenting Shakespeare productions and family-friendly shows in parks and public spaces.
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- Dates
- Jul 25-Aug 8
- Location
- St. John’s, St. John’s Metro
- Main venue
- Various Parks and Public Spaces / St. John’s
Next up
Next up at the festival
The next few scheduled events, separated from the full program below.
Program guide
Festival schedule
8 unique events across 7 days
Festival preview — July 18. Main festival programming begins July 25.
Saturday, July 18
Festival preview1 scheduled event
Saturday, July 25
Today2 scheduled events
Sunday, July 26
Tomorrow1 scheduled event
Shakespeare's Henry IV - Part One
Experience Shakespeare's Henry IV - Part One with a modern twist, blending medieval royalty and St. John's punk culture outdoors.
Friday, July 31
Upcoming1 scheduled event
Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Enjoy Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" presented outdoors in St. John's neighbourhood parks.
Saturday, August 1
Upcoming1 scheduled event
Binja
Join four animal friends on a journey of self-discovery in Binja, a family-friendly outdoor theatre production exploring community and embracing differences.
Friday, August 7
Upcoming1 scheduled event
Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Experience Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" in a free outdoor production across St. John's parks.
Saturday, August 8
Upcoming1 scheduled event
Binja
Join four animal friends on a journey of self-discovery in Binja, a 45-minute outdoor theatre production for all ages.
Venues / locations
Where events are happening
A quick map of the places showing up across the festival schedule.
Alt Hotel Patio / St. John’s
St. John’s · 1 event
Buckmaster’s Circle Rotary Park / St. John’s
St. John’s · 1 event
East Point Elementary Circle Field / St. John’s
St. John’s · 2 events
Froude Avenue Park / St. John’s
St. John’s · 1 event
59 Froude Ave
About the festival
About Shakespeare by the Sea Festival 2026
Shakespeare by the Sea Festival brings classic theatre to St. John's with outdoor productions of Shakespearean plays and engaging theatre for young audiences.
Performances are held in various parks and public spaces throughout the city, offering accessible and family-friendly entertainment. From the epic tales of Henry IV to the charming "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" and the original "Binja," the festival provides a diverse range of theatrical experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Experience the magic of live theatre in unique outdoor settings, celebrating the rich tradition of Shakespeare and introducing new stories to the community.
