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The Shaw Festival’s 2026 season runs from 2 April to 23 December. Buy tickets at shawfest.com, or call the box office at 905-468-2172 or 1-800-511-7429.
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Theatres
Festival Theatre
The flagship theatre, sharing a site with the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.
Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
Enter through the Production Centre, the furthest doors beside the driveway.
Court House Theatre
Where the Shaw began in 1962. It returned as a venue in 2026.
The Royal George Theatre is not a current venue. It is due to reopen around fall 2028.
See the official theatres page for seating and amenities.
This winter
A Year with Frog and Toad is at the Court House Theatre, 5 November to 23 December 2026. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is at the Festival Theatre, 8 November to 23 December 2026. Both are recommended for ages 6 and up.
Relaxed performances: Cinderella on 28 November 2026 at 1 p.m., and A Year with Frog and Toad on 6 December 2026 at 1 p.m.
2027
The 2027 season runs from 31 March to 23 December. The playbill is at shawfest.com.
Parking
Shaw Festival on-site parking is $25 per performance at the Festival and Studio theatres. Town meters in most Heritage District zones are $5.25 an hour, with an eight-hour maximum, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Queen Street between King and Gate, the rate is $5.75 an hour with a four-hour maximum.
Access
Special-access seating is available at all three theatres. Book it through the box office and arrive 30 minutes early. Details are on the Shaw accessibility page.
Where do I buy tickets?
At shawfest.com. The box office is 905-468-2172 or 1-800-511-7429. This guide does not sell tickets.
Is the Royal George Theatre open?
No. It is due to reopen around fall 2028.
Where should I stay for a performance?
Old Town is the usual base. The Festival and Studio theatres are at 10 Queen’s Parade; the Court House is at 26 Queen Street.