FESTIVAL CALENDAR
Below is our list of events for the 2024 Freewill Shakespeare Festival!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to info@freewillshakespeare.com
Events
We're so excited for the many events and activities happening throughout our festival, running June 20 - July 14. We can't wait to see you there!
The Tempest
Join us for the magic of The Tempest running Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 and 1:30 matinees on the weekend.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Join us on July 11. Interpreters are also available before the show and during intermission to provide support.
Local Workshops
Enjoy exciting pay-what-you-will workshops like building paper flowers and Speaking Shakespeare!
Food Truck Fridays
We're excited for the return of our Food Truck Fridays, as well as more food and drinks availalbe for purchase.
Busker Performances
Local buskers return to our community stage to serenade and entertain you before the shows.
Community Events
With the support of the local Community Leagues and organizations, more fun activities are in store!
13008 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 1M8
Magical winds are blowing into your community this summer! This island of magic will move weekly to four amazing communities. The final week is at the Sherbrooke Community League.
Playing Tuesday through Sunday.
Evening shows at 7:30 PM. No evening shows Sunday.
Weekend matinees at 1:30 PM.
Pay-What-You-Will (PWYW): Tuesdays Evenings and Saturday Matinees
Student Sundays: Sunday performances are $5 with valid student ID.
Tuesday, July 9
Paper Flowers Workshop
6:00-7:30pm
Local artist, Erin Sekulich, will show you how to craft paper flowers from pages of Shakespeare’s plays.
5:00-8:30pm
The Tempest
7:30-9:30pm
Performance cancelled due to heat
Wednesday, July 10
5:00-8:30pm
Busker Performance: Brittany Blommaert
6:00-7:30pm
Local songbird Brittany Blommaert puts a unique twist on opera classics!
The Tempest
7:30-9:30pm
Performance cancelled due to heat
Thursday, July 11
5:00-8:30pm
Busker Performance: Loud in the Pines
6:00-7:30pm
Experience local duo, Loud in the Pines’ unique spin on indie-folk tunes!
The Tempest
7:30-9:30pm
This is an ASL-interpreted performance.
Friday, July 12
The Tempest
7:30-9:30pm
Saturday, July 13
The Coffee Mule
9:00am-2:30pm
Kickstart your day thanks to the Columbian Coffee & Roastery!
The Tempest
1:30-3:30pm
Speaking Shakespeare Workshop
6:15-7:00pm
Join Freewill’s artistic director, David Horak, for a crash course in performing the Bard!
Sunday, July 14
12:00-2:30pm
Bike to the Bard
12:45-1:15pm
Join in a community ride to the venue. Meet at Railtown Park (110 St & 102 Ave). Get a discounted ticket for participating using code BIKE2FWP.
Busker Performance: Matt Dussome + Band
12:00-1:30pm
The Tempest
1:30-3:30pm