Bay Area Theatre Week 2026
September 10 - 20, 2026
A 10-day Celebration of Bay Area Theatre!
Bay Area Theatre Week is a multi-faceted celebration of the San Francisco Bay Area theatre community. In 2025 the 10-day festival featured over 40 events from 37 different companies showcasing the vibrance of the performing arts in our region. We look forward to expanding the festival to even more events and venues this coming fall!
More events are being added to the official calendar every day!
FAQ
What is Bay Area Theatre Week?
Bay Area Theatre Week is a multi-faceted celebration of the theatre community of the San Francisco Bay Area. From September 10 - 20, come join us for this festival of discounted and free events created by your local theatres.
When is Bay Area Theatre Week 2026?
BATW promotions begin on Thursday, September 10 and end on Sunday, September 20 2026, but you can find discounted and free theatre all through the month of September on the Bay Area Theatre Week calendar!
What theatres are offering discounts during BATW?
That's a secret for now! Check out this page in July for a full list of participating companies and the calendar of events!
How do I get access to BATW discounts?
You can buy tickets directly from the theatre companies, no third parties here! Most discounts will be available using the code BATW2026, but be sure to check the official Bay Area Theatre Week calendar for the details specific to the shows you want to see!
Why isn't my favorite theatre participating?
Not all theatres have productions running during the festival period, so it's not possible for them to participate this time. From September 21 - 30 we'll celebrate the close of Bay Area Theatre Week with discounts to shows during the rest of the theatre season, check then to see if your favorite theatre is there!
Of course, you can always let your favorite companies know about BATW and put them in touch with us at Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org
Are there free events?
There sure are! You will be able to filter the calendar by selecting the "Free" category at the top of the page.
Can I bring my kids?
We love kids, but not every BATW event is appropriate for them. Select the "Theatre for Young Audiences" category on the calendar for shows we would recommend to the whole family.
Is this only in San Francisco?
Bay Area Theatre Week extends across the full region! You can use the region filters on the official Bay Area Theatre Week calendar to view events in the East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, or San Francisco.
Participating Theatres
Altarena Playhouse
American Conservatory Theater
American Conservatory Theater: Studio A.C.T.
American Conservatory Theater: Young Conservatory
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Center REP
City Lights Theater Company
Formerly Incarcerated People's Performance Project
Marin Shakespeare Company
Marin Theatre
Orinda Starlight Village Players (orsvp)
Palo Alto Players
San Francisco Mime Troupe
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
South Bay Musical Theatre
The Royal Underground Theatre Company
Theatre Rhinoceros
Town Hall Theatre Co
Bay Area Theatre Week 2026 Map
Are you a theatre company or producer wanting to participate in Bay Area Theatre Week 2026?
Don't have a show during the festival period? We'd still love your organization to participate! Reach out to TBA's Membership & Community Engagement Officer, Meghan Crosby-Jolliffe at Meghan@theatrebayarea.org to get involved!
Memories of Bay Area Theatre Week 2025
Theatres that Participated in BATW 2025
3Girls Theatre, Altarena Playhouse, AlterTheater Ensemble, American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.), BATS Improv, Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Center REP, Cinnabar Theater, City Lights Theater Company, Crowded Fire Theater, Deborah Slater Dance Theater, Foothill College Theatre Arts, Hillbarn Theatre, Killing My Lobster, Lamplighters Music Theatre, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra Productions, Mannakin Theater and Dance, Marin Shakespeare Company, Marin Theatre, The Marsh, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Oakland Theater Project, Palo Alto Players, The Pear Theatre, People's Circus Theatre, Playwrights Foundation, Presidio Theatre, Ray of Light Theatre,The Royal Underground Theatre Company, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Shotgun Players, Sonoma Arts Live, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Z Space
From the Bay Area Theatre Week Archive
