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How to Book Tickets

You can book tickets for Bard in the Botanics in advance from the Citizens Theatre Box Office. The box office is open Mon – Sat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets can be booked:

  • By phone: ring 0141 429 0022
  • Online: Please note that concession ticket prices are not available via online booking. Click on the following links to be taken to the Citizens Theatre online booking site for this year’s productions:

  • In person: The Citizens Theatre is at 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS
  • A further counter facility is available at the Tourist Information Centre, George Square, Glasgow.
  • A box office will be available on Bard in the Botanics performance nights from 6.30 p.m. in the Botanic Gardens. Please note this box office can only accept cash or cheques.

Please note that all tickets booked through the Citizens Theatre or the Tourist Information Centre are subject to a booking fee.

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Refund Policy

Should Bard in the Botanics be forced to cancel any performance due to inclement weather, audiences may refund their ticket at the box office from which it was originally purchased.

This refund policy only applies if performances are cancelled before the advertised starting time or within the first hour of the performance.

Refunds for tickets booked at the Citizens Theatre will only be made on return of the original tickets (which can be posted or returned in person).

All requests for ticket refunds must be made before Monday 2nd August.

What do I need to bring?

Please note that seating is not provided for King Lear, Twelfth Night or Titus Andronicus, although stools may be hired on the night of performance.
Seating will be provided for performances of Queen Margaret.

Scottish weather can be unpredictable so bring appropriate clothing for an outdoor performance (even the warmest day cools down as evening progresses) and remember that midges can be a pain so come prepared.

King Lear, Twelfth Night and Titus Andronicus each take place in one area of the Botanic Gardens so please feel free to bring a picnic along to enjoy - just please remember to dispose of any rubbish safely.

Please note that current law does not permit the drinking of alcohol in public spaces. Therefore, we cannot permit our audiences to consume their own alcohol during performances.

How do I get there?

All this year’s productions take place within the main Botanic Gardens. The Botanic Gardens are situated at the corner of Great Western Road and Queen Margaret Drive, at the top of Byres Road.

To get to the gardens:

  • By bus: The numbers 8,18, 20, 66, 89 and 90 all stop near the Botanic Gardens at regular intervals. Please check times with your local transportation offices.
  • By underground: Hillhead Underground is the nearest stop, just a few blocks away on Byres Road
  • By car: There is no parking in the gardens but unrestricted parking is available nearby.