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About Shakespeare On the Saskatchewan
Shakespeare On the Saskatchewan is Saskatoon’s iconic riverbank festival site, featuring a permanent great seats amphitheatre and year‑round community events. Since its modernization in 2020, the venue offers comfortable, reserved seating for all performances, with a clear seating map and wheelchair-accessible seating including companion seating. The season runs mid-July to late August, marking the festival’s 40th anniversary in 2025 with classic productions such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tragedy of Richard II, plus the Players Series Spotlight. Ye Olde Yuel Box Office near the Grand Entrance handles ticket pickups and purchases. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re strolling to the site along the river, biking in, or taking advantage of on-site parking and nearby lots, Shakespeare On the Saskatchewan is built to welcome theatre lovers with straightforward access and helpful amenities. Plan ahead: check the seating map for your reserved seats, note accessibility options, and explore our recommended hotels and restaurants in the area to complete your visit. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticketing guidance and insider tips to make your experience smooth and enjoyable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 948 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R8.
- Venue type and capacity: Permanent riverbank festival site with a 300-seat amphitheatre.
- Seating/booking: Reserved seating for all performances; seating map available; wheelchair-accessible seating with companion seating.
- Parking: On-site lot, Kinsmen Park lot, Nutrien Playland lot; City Hospital staff lot off Queen Street with overflow options; drop-off area available.
- Transit and access: Walking/biking access; Google Transit directions available; 15-minute walk from the historic Bessborough Hotel.
- Nearby hotels: Bessborough Hotel within about a 15-minute walk.
- Notable events/season: Season runs mid-July to late August; 2025 is the festival’s 40th anniversary with mainstage shows A Midsummer Night's Dream: 1985 and The Tragedy of Richard II, plus the Players Series Spotlight.
- Site modernization: Permanent amphitheatre and festival facilities unveiled in 2020, replacing the prior tented setup.
- Community events: Medieval Feasts and Chef’s on the Saskatchewan Fundraiser are hosted in the Community Events Area.
- Box office: Ye Olde Yuel Box Office near the Grand Entrance for ticket pickups/purchases.