Freewill Shakespeare Festival

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June 27 – July 20, 2025

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Street Address
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park - 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Get thee to a festival that brings the works of the Bard into the realm of everyone from kids to scholars during the Freewill Shakespeare Festival. The storied festival that began as a pass-the-hat affair in 1989 has since blossomed into a much-anticipated summer event.


Don't miss this year's Mainstage Show! Directed by David Horak, As You Like It brings Shakespeare’s timeless comedy to life in the whimsical Forest of Arden. Exiled from court and disguised as a boy, Rosalind escapes to the forest, where freedom reigns and love runs wild. With mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and unexpected romance, As You Like It is a joyful romp through tangled hearts and comic twists.


Evening Performances at 7:30 pm: Tuesday - Saturday
Matinee Performances at 1:30 pm: Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday


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