SASKATOON, SK

JUNE 20, 2026

THE LINEUP

THE FESTIVAL SITE

UNITY FESTIVAL SITE

UNITY AFTERPARTY VENUE

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

(and answers too!)

TICKETING

  • Digital tickets can only be purchased on fancypants.net or showpass.com. DO NOT purchase third-party tickets from any other site, or from people you do not know personally.

    Physical tickets will be available at select locations at a future date. We will update this FAQ with specifics once available.

  • Tickets are final sale and are non-refundable. In certain limited circumstances, such as cancellation of the entire event PRIOR to the start time, refunds may be offered.

  • We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available at the gate. We recommend purchasing your tickets now to ensure availability.

  • Each ticket provides the same experience. Ticket tiers are our way of rewarding those who purchase early with a lower price.

  • Once your ticket has been scanned, you will be given a festival wristband. DO NOT remove this wristband as your ticket will then be void.

ARRIVAL & ENTRY

  • You should arrive prior to gates open at 4:00 PM on June 20, 2026. We anticipate there to be a lineup for entry, so the earlier the better.

  • You will be required to bring:

    • Valid 19+ government-issued photo identification.

    • A second piece of identification for verification if required.

    • Your digital ticket on your phone, a printout of the ticket, or an official hard-copy ticket.

  • You should NOT bring any of the following items, as they will be confiscated at entry:

    • Outside Alcohol

    • Outside Food or Beverages

    • Illegal Substances/Drugs

    • Unsealed Medication (without a valid prescription)

    • Any Glass or Sharp Items

    • Weapons or Imitation Weapons

    • Aerosol Cans of any kind

    • Laser Pointers

    • Glow Sticks

    • Confetti

    • Drones

    • Professional Photo or Video Cameras

    • Large Backpacks or Duffel Bags

    • Pets or Animals (except registered service animals)

    Security and Festival Management reserve the right to confiscate any prohibited items. You will be ejected from the grounds without refund if you are found on site with these items. Confiscated items will NOT be returned.

  • Upon arriving at the gate, our staff will verify your government-issued photo identification, scan your ticket and provide you with a wristband. You will then proceed to the security checkpoint, where your person and bags will be searched for the prohibited items listed above.

  • Exit and re-entry will be allowed, but you will be subject to bag check and search again. Your festival wristband must be on your wrist, with no signs of tampering, to re-enter the festival grounds.

  • There is a small parking lot beside the venue. We recommend taking an Uber/Lyft or cab, as parking is extremely limited.

SAFETY & SECURITY

  • 1. Respect the People

    • Harassment, unwanted touching, or predatory behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

    • Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are grounds for immediate ejection.

    • If you see someone who needs help, is being harassed, or is in distress, notify security, medical staff, or event organizers immediately.

    2. Respect the Venue

    • The Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan site is a scenic riverbank venue. Use the provided garbage and recycling receptacles. Do not litter, vandalize, or damage the natural environment, infrastructure, or art installations. Please respect this beautiful venue site. 

    • Stay within designated festival zones. Entering backstage, production areas, or restricted riverbank zones is strictly prohibited.

    3. Health, Safety & Responsibility

    • Consume alcohol responsibly. Bartenders and security reserve the right to refuse service to anyone visibly intoxicated.

    • No weapons, illegal substances, outside alcohol, or glass containers are permitted on site. Bags are subject to search upon entry. Please review our entire list of prohibited items in the “Arrival & Entry” section above.

    • You must comply with instructions from security, event staff, and emergency personnel at all times.

    4. General Rules

    • Your festival wristband MUST remain on your wrist at all times, with no signs of tampering. Failure to comply will result in immediate ejection without refund.

    5. Enforcement & Reporting

    • If you witness a violation of this code, report it immediately to the nearest security guard, bartender, or staff member.

    • Security and event management reserve the right to remove anyone who violates this Code of Conduct, disrupts the event, or compromises the safety of others. There are no warnings and no refunds for ejected attendees.

  • Festival organizers, staff, volunteers and security will all be wearing large visible badges with the UNITY logo and title around their necks.

    If you require assistance, please seek their guidance.

THE FESTIVAL

  • There are two stages. The Main Stage will offer our primary programming for the evening, while our second, more relaxed, Garden Stage will provide a a more laid back experience.

  • The festival will run from 4:00PM until 10:00PM. The official afterparty (separate ticket) will run from 10:00PM - 2:00AM.

  • Alcohol will be served only at the main bar. The bar is clearly indicated on the festival map. Bartenders will refuse to serve anyone who appears to be over-intoxicated.

  • Food will be served by our wonderful food trucks on the festival grounds. We will have a variety of different food choices.

  • Absolutely. Water will be available at the dedicated water station, as well as at the bar, free of charge. We recommend visiting the water station for faster access to water.

  • The washrooms for the festival are located just outside the exit and re-entry door. There are ample stalls to use. We recommend not bringing bags with you to the washroom for faster re-entry to the festival grounds, however, re-entry with a bag will be allowed subject to a bag search.

  • YES! We will have various vendors announced at a later date. Check back soon.