Malkin Bowl Theatre at Night

Theatre Under the Stars is an outdoor Vancouver theatre company which puts on musicals in Stanley Park in the summer. The plays are really good.

The season runs from early July until mid to late August. 2026 features the musicals Sister Act and The Little Mermaid.

Click tuts.ca for the theatre’s official website.

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Theatre Under the Stars at Stanley Park

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) is an exceptional musical theatre company that offers live outdoor performances at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl. It’s located more or less in the middle of the park, at 610 Pipeline Road near the Stanley Park Pavilion.

The theatre has been a Lower Mainland tradition for decades with performances in the summer each year. In 2026 the season runs from July 3rd until August 22nd.

TUTS offers wonderful professional-quality shows and is definitely a best place to be in Vancouver for entertainment. We highly recommend you check it out.

See the official Theatre Under the Stars website for full details about the shows.

TUTS Productions

Two musicals hit the stage in the summer of 2026. One is Sister Act and the other is The Little Mermaid.

The two productions in the outdoor theatre alternate most evenings, meaning that each one plays every other day for the nearly two-month run of shows.

Continue reading below for more details about the upcoming season and what you can expect when you go to Theatre Under the Stars.

See the official Theatre Under the Stars website for more details.

Theatre Under the Stars at Night — The Malkin Bowl Stage

Sister Act at Theatre Under the Stars

Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a night club singer who is placed in a convent as a nun as part of the witness protection program after seeing a murder. While she doesn’t fit in super well to the nun lifestyle, Deloris uses her talents to lead the local church choir, only to attract the attention of those trying to find her by doing so.

Based on the musical movie of the same name, Sister Act is a big and bold comedy that provides a feel-good atmosphere on the stage.

Preview night for the show in 2026 is on Friday, July 3rd, and the final show of the season is on August 21st.

Click Sister Act for more details about this musical.

The Little Mermaid at Theatre Under the Stars

The Little Mermaid is based on the famous Disney film of the same name. The movie was released in 1989, with the stage adaptation debuting on Broadway in 2007. The story follows Ariel, a mermaid who falls in love with the human Prince Eric.

After the sea witch Ursula turns Ariel into a human in exchange for her beautiful voice, Ariel has just three days to get a true love kiss from Eric, or else her soul will belong to Ursula forever.

Like Sister Act, the show runs roughly every other night from early July until August 22nd.

Click The Little Mermaid for full details.

See the official Theatre Under the Stars website for more details.

Admission Prices

Regular admission prices for each TUTS show in 2026 range from $35 to $69 for adults (depending on the section). Children ages 5 to 12 are charged $35 and kids ages 4 and under enter for free, but only if they sit on an adult’s lap.

Early bird pricing costs between $35 and $59 per person if bought between May 19th and June 20th, 2026.

There are also “subscriptions” where you can purchase a ticket to a performance of each show for $99 in total (or $69 for youth) which includes the opportunity to select a seat anywhere in the audience. A subscription also includes exchange insurance which allows you to change your ticket to another night (if the weather doesn’t look good).

See the official Theatre Under the Stars website for the latest details.

Ticket Tips

Below are some tips to help you save money most years.

TIP #1: In the past, tickets were sold at a reduced rate on Preview Nights during the first few days of the season. Unfortunately, in 2026 this does not appear to be the case.

TIP #2: Early-bird tickets cost about $10 less than regular tickets for adults. If you know for sure that you want to see a TUTS show, then either buy early bird tickets or a subscription.

TIP #3: You can also order tickets over the phone by calling 1-800-514-3849. However, there is an additional $5 charge per order when booking this way.

Theatre Under the Stars Venue

The Malkin Bowl is located in the middle of Stanley Park at 610 Pipeline Road. It’s within sight of the Stanley Park Pavilion and just a short walk south of the park’s main bus terminal near the former site of the Miniature Train.

The theatre is an attractive outdoor venue, complete with a licensed beverage and snack bar. Theatre seats are plastic outdoor patio chairs with cushions available by donation (and we recommend you get a cushion).

See the official Theatre Under the Stars website for tickets to the shows.

Outdoor Theatre Lobby at Stanley Park

Theatre Tips

Below are suggestions on how to make the most of your outdoor Stanley Park theatre experience.

TIP #1: Arrive early if you want to get parking within reasonable walking distance of the venue. If there early, you can go for a stroll and explore Stanley Park. Take a picnic, visit the Aquarium, go for a walk along the seawall and have a wonderful day.

TIP #2: Take a warm sweater or two, and/or a blanket. It gets cool most evenings by the end of the show (especially in August).

TIP #3: Cushions for seats are available by donation and are highly recommended. They are worth the extra few dollars and the money goes to a good cause.

TIP #4: Standard tickets are non-refundable. If you think there’s a chance of rain, either take a raincoat or pay the extra $5 at the time of booking for exchange insurance which allows you to reschedule for another evening (as long as you reschedule before the show starts).

TIP #5: As the sun goes down, you’ll also notice the little evening bugs that come out. Bring your own form of insect repellent to help keep those little critters away.

Theatre Under the Stars Stage