#bard2026

Dean Paul Gibson, Stephen Drover, Ming Hudson, and Steve Charles are in a spotlight, seated in a row in a dark room. Dean is speaking and everyone is looking his direction, Ming's microphone is raised to her mouth like she is about to speak.

Stephen Drover is laughing with his head turned to his right, Ming Hudson is leaning forward and smiling, Steve Charles is seated upright and grinning as well.

Last weekend we held our first Member Event of the Season: Meet the Directors!

The excitement is building! Tickets for our Season are on sale on Wednesday, April 8. #Bard2026

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Jennifer Lines as Mrs. Page, Melissa Oei as Mrs. Ford & Ashley Wright as Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2026). Directed by Rebecca Northan. Photo & Image Design by Emily Cooper. Macbeth - Munish Sharma as Macbeth in Macbeth (2026). Directed by Stephen Drover. Photo & Image Design by Emily Cooper. Goblin:Oedipus - Goblin:Oedipus (2026). Created by Spontaneous Theatre. Photo by Terry Manzo. Antigone - Yoshie Bancroft as Antigone in Antigone (2026). Directed by Ming Hudson. Photo & Image Design by Emily Cooper.

Introducing: our 2026 Season Production Photography!

The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. #Bard2026

Season details: bardonthebeach.org/whats-on/202...

dozens of people dressed in summer clothing lined up to get into Bard on the Beach

Tickets aren't on sale until April 8 but we have exciting details to share!
• Preview pricing, with a pay-what-you-will option
• Senior's discount
• 50% off Youth rate
• And more!

Visit our website for all of our new 2026 Season offers. #bard2026

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Tess Degenstein's headshot is on the left and Yoshie Bancroft's headshot is on the right. Below each headshot their names are written with Lady Macbeth written under Tess' name, and Antigone written under Yoshie's.

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Introducing two powerhouse actors playing truly iconic characters: Tess Degenstein as Lady Macbeth, and Yoshie Bancroft as Antigone.

We can't wait to see these women bring these characters to life. The Season can't come soon enough! #Bard2026

Ashley Wright's headshot with his name and character name "Falstaff" below it. To the right of Ashley is Munish Sharma's headshot with the his name and the character name "Macbeth".

🚨 Casting Announcement ahead!

We are delighted to announce that Ashley Wright and Munish Sharma will be joining The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth on the 2026 BMO Mainstage. 🎪

Be sure to purchase a Flex or Season Pack to take advantage of early booking, and savings of up to 15%! #bard2026

Aerial image of the Bard on the Beach site with False Creek and the West End of Vancouver in the background. There is text super-imposed over the sky that reads: 2026 tickets on sale Wednesday, April 8. Pre-sale dates for Season Pack Holders on Wednesday, March 25 and April 1 for Flex Pack Holders.

The same aerial shot of Bard on the Beach with the 2026 Season and Flex Packs listed and starting prices

Mark your calendars, tickets for our 2026 Season will be available to purchase on Wednesday, April 8! ⏰

Gain pre-sale access with the purchase of a Flex or Season Pack (and if you become a Bard Member, you gain even earlier access 👀). #Bard2026

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Richard Hansen, Amir Ofek, and Jonathan Ryder sitting in a boardroom smiling while discussing 2026 Set Design.

Everything's happening! 👀

BMO Mainstage Set Designer Amir Ofek (middle) and members of Bard's production team (pictured: Richard Hansen, Festival Technical Director and Jonathan Ryder, Production Director) met to discuss the set design of both The Merry Wives of Windsor & Macbeth #Bard2026