What to do in
Niagara

Once you’ve made plans to attend the Shaw Festival Theatre, you will find hundreds of reasons to linger … so here’s a little help in planning your Niagara-on-the-Lake vacation. Just 25 minutes outside Niagara Falls, Ontario, we are situated in one of the most naturally beautiful destinations in North America. And there is a surprising array of Niagara things to do.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Vacations
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Backstage Tours for Everyone

Saturdays and Sundays, May to October at 11am
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Saturdays, Sundays, June to October at 11am
An hour-long guided tour of the Festival Theatre. Also includes wardrobe, dressing rooms and rehearsal halls. Book tickets in advance through the Box Office, or if available, just prior to the tour. $4.75 plus tax

Pre-Show Chats

Every evening at 7:30pm on the Members Terrace at the Festival Theatre, a company member introduces that evening’s play. For all performances (except marked P or O) May 29 to September 2. FREE

Tuesday Q&A

On Tuesday evenings following the performances (except those marked P or O) in all theatres (except the Studio Theatre), audience members can remain seated for an informal question-and-answer session with members of the company. FREE

Shawp Talks

June 23, July 14, July 28, August 18. 11:30am.
Join us for informal conversations with company members. The Members Terrace, Festival Theatre. FREE

Sunday
Coffee
Concerts

May 20, June 17, July 15, September 23.
Our Music Department gives free concerts at the Festival Theatre. The concerts begin at 11am and last approximately 45 minutes. FREE

The Shaw Garden Tour

SATURDAY JUNE 9, 10AM – 4PM Tickets $20
An annual favourite! Tour unique and fabulous Niagara gardens. Make it a day and add a Shaw picnic lunch. Book through the Box Office at 1-800-511-7429.