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The Freewill Shakespeare Festival brings Edmonton a new kind of summer “Shakespeareience” with outdoor performances of two of Shakespeare's crowd faves, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night.
Freewill Shakespeare Festival
Professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare, in the big top tent at Edmonton EXPO Centre
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“Producing Shakespeare indoors has been happening for centuries,” artistic director Marianne Copithorne says, on the difference of outdoor performances.
“We’ll take every opportunity to simulate the outdoor experience—our audience can depend on having just as much fun as they have in the past. Shakespeare’s plays can be enjoyed anywhere as long as they are performed with intelligence and wit, and that’s exactly what we’ll continue to do.”
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Event schedule
This year's two feature plays run on alternating dates, Jun 17 - Jul 12, 2026.
Much Ado About Nothing: evening performances Tues–Sat at 7:30 p.m., matinées Weds, Sat, Sun at 1:30 p.m.
Something Rotten!: evening performances Tues–Sat at 7:30 p.m., matinées Sat–Sun at 1:30 p.m.
Showtime: check your ticket or festival website for details
Tickets
Much Ado About Nothing
General admission:
Adult $40.00
Student/Senior (65+) $30.00
Child (under 12) free
Pay What You Will performances are Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturday matinées
Something Rotten!
General admission:
Adult $50.00
Student/Senior (65+) $40.00
Child (under 12) free
Pay What You Will performances are Tuesdays and Saturdays matinées.
Get more information and purchase tickets here
More Information
To find out about the venue location, accessibility, parking visit the official festival website.
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