Live Theatre Makes the Perfect Gift This Christmas! 

Looking for the perfect gift for ALL your loved ones? Give the gift of live theatre this season!

It’s not too early to purchase tickets for the 2026 season of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. The play lineup for the 65th anniversary season includes Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Troilus and Cressida, and Twelfth Night, along with the hilarious musical Something Rotten!, the romantic comedy musical She Loves Me, the farce See How They Run, the visceral Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and the satirical The Book Club Play. 

You are such a gift to us––thank you for your support of the Festival! So here’s our gift to you: gift ideas, deals, and discounts to another incredible season of telling stories and making memories! 

If you’re looking for gift ideas for students and lifelong learners, check out details about our educational offerings below. 

To purchase tickets and take advantage of these discounts and educational offerings, and for more information, call the Festival Ticket Office at 800-PLAYTIX visit bard.org/tickets, or email guestservices@bard.org for inquiries or assistance during reduced holiday season hours at the Ticket Office. 

FOR ANYONE

Gift Certificates can be purchased from the ticket office in any amount. These are available for main stage productions as well as backstage tours and Repertory Magic. These make the perfect stocking stuffers!

The Play More discount is also a great way to give tickets to the most shows. Buy tickets to five or six shows and receive $4 off each ticket, or buy seven or eight shows and get $5 off each ticket.

FOR STUDENTS AND CHILDREN

For young thespians, don’t miss out on our amazing summer youth camps! Imagine their faces when they find out they’re going to Summer Playmakers Camp (ages 5-17) from June 8-20, Junior Actor Training (ages 12-14) from July 20-25, or Actor Training (ages 15-17) from July 13-18. 

FOR LOCALS

If you’re local, the perfect gift for any theatre lover is the Iron County Pass. Iron County residents may purchase it for $200, which may be redeemed for six admissions throughout the 2026 season. Proof of residency and an ID is required when purchasing, and residents are limited to two passes per resident. This pass expires October 4, 2026 and excludes premier orchestra seating. (There are no refunds or exchanges with the pass, and some exclusions may apply.)

FOR EDUCATORS AND ADULTS

Teaching artists may be available to visit Utah public and charter schools to lead free workshops and events. Request a workshop from our PlayTeam here. 

Give the gift of learning this season. Adult courses are offered during the month of July, where participants can apply to receive Southern Utah University professional development credit for attending Teaching Shakespeare and/or Tech for Teachers. 

FOR SUU ALUMNI

For those who graduated from Southern Utah University, the gift of an Alumni Days package is the way to go! Along with discounted tickets for shows June 24-27, 2026, there is also a backstage tour, exclusive cast seminars, a dinner, and more included. It’s the perfect getaway for alumni and their families and friends.

FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

Need a really unique gift for students or teachers in your life? Gift an experience for schools and education groups of 12 or more to enjoy a professional play, orientation, and other experiences with the Festival’s Shakespearience program. This special offer is available for any matinee Monday through Friday, August 3–September 25, 2026. 

Shakespearience excludes premier seating and is subject to availability. Pricing is free or reduced per person for Utah public/public charter school groups, and $15 per person for private, parochial, or out-of-state school groups; residential treatment centers; and homeschool/co-op groups of 12 or more students. Other exclusions may apply. 

OTHER DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS

For groups of 12 or more, a discount starting at $4 per ticket is available. 

For those that are 62 years and older, AAA members and members of the military, a $4 discount per ticket to any performance is available. 

For those with sensory or accessibility needs, options such as Sensory-Friendly performances, live American Sign Language Interpretation services, and captioned performances are offered as well. 

Call the ticket office at 800-PLAYTIX or visit bard.org for more information. During this holiday season, our ticket office will have reduced phone hours. To ensure we can assist you promptly, we recommend emailing guestservices@bard.org for any inquiries or assistance.