# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BARDSFEST 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: SCRANTON BARDS FEST IS BACK!!!

This year we're taking SIX plays written by locals for Battle of the Bards events, we're holding auditions (Aug 23, 24 at V), and a bunch of the coolest people we know will perform them WITHOUT scripts (weird) at a new stage in October.


"SOMETHING FISHY" written by Michael Pavese, directed by Paul J. Gallo

"THE BABYMOON" written by Jess Mason, directed by Jessi Teevan

"THE FUNERAL" written by EJ Leeson, directed by Elle Doyle

"THANKSGIVING : A PLAY IN ONE ACT" written by Casey Kelly, directed by Jessi Teevan

"PART OF THE COMPANY" written by Jes Zellman, directed by Casey Kelly

"BE NOT PARADE" written and directed by Ryan Jay


Strange Birds at 1141 Capouse Ave in Scranton. October 16, 17 at 7pm and October 18 at 2pm. Tickets will be $15.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scranton/bardsfest-2026/200030492216545
- **Event Categories**: festivals, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Scranton
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1141 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-2730, United States
- **lat**: 41.42201
- **long**: -75.65486
- **full address**: 1141 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-2730, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BARDSFEST 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bd8b100f372dc476ee6684543d0ba26f427d23ad4fd09af1621bbda9a14699d4-rimg-w792-h792-dc080808-gmir?v=1787148505

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BARDSFEST 2026 being held?
  - **A:** BARDSFEST 2026 takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1141 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-2730, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BARDSFEST 2026?
  - **A:** BARDSFEST 2026 is organized by Battle of the Bards.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BARDSFEST 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Scranton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BARDSFEST 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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