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Play + Dine

Food and wine? Wine and food?
The two go hand-in-hand in the Niagara Peninsula, one of the great wine regions of the world. Elegant winery restaurants and fine dining destinations throughout the region feature the ultimate in wine region cuisine: local, seasonal, impeccably fresh ingredients expertly paired with wines from Niagara wineries – a perfect complement to a theatre performance.

TO BOOK A SHAW PICNIC CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 1-800-511-7429.

Among unique Niagara-on-the-Lake things to do, a Shaw Picnic is a wonderful way to enjoy our destination. Book when you order your Shaw Festival tickets or at least 24 hours in advance of a performance. Available prior to Festival Theatre matinee performances, May through September. Prices per person, plus tax.

Shaw Picnic

$11.50

Prepared fresh daily by the Shaw Festival chefs, includes your choice of sandwich, green salad, seasonal fruit, oven-baked cookies and a non-alcoholic refreshment.

Shaw Gourmet Picnic

$14.50

Choose either a roast beef and arugula sandwich or grilled lemon chicken wrap (vegetarian option available), with spinach and strawberry salad, a non-alcoholic refreshment and freshly baked brownie with seasonal berries.

Festival Theatre Lobby Café

$3.95–$15.95

For lunch or a light dinner before the performance. Sit by the pond or under the arbour and enjoy fresh cold entrées, salad and sandwich plates and delicious desserts. Licensed. Tables are also available inside.