The River Clyde Pageant: A Light on the Rise is the tenth edition of this imaginative outdoor spectacle, and the first Pageant on River Clyde Arts’ new long-term home in New Glasgow.
This year’s show builds on the performance created last summer, exploring the collective movements of flocks and swarms, ancient patterns of plant and animal migrations, and the shifting responses these movements evoke. The show opens with a scene celebrating the Pageant’s own travels through the village of New Glasgow over the past decade. Audiences will then take a short journey through a grove of shady apple trees, coming to rest at the new performance site, where they will encounter a lively cast of creatures from human, animal and plant realms. The Pageant is an enchanting experience for all ages, sparking delight, contemplation and wonder.
There are eight performances of the 2026 Pageant: July 23rd - 26th and July 30th - August 2nd at 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday performances conclude with a shared meal prepared by Chef Emily Wells of The Mill in New Glasgow.
Pageant tickets must be reserved online, no tickets are sold at the door. Ticket revenue supports the growing cost of producing this large-scale event that involves over 200 artists and community performers in its creation. There are three ticket tiers:
→ $30 ticket - for a show without post-show meal (Thursday & Friday)
→ $40 ticket - for a show with a post-show meal (Saturday & Sunday)
→ Pay What You Can ticket
ARRIVAL & PARKING
Performances begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Plan to arrive in New Glasgow by 7:00 pm to ensure you have time to park, check in at the box office, and enjoy the pre-show entertainment. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.
Parking for the Pageant is available in the following areas:
Former Service Station, across from New Glasgow Lobster Suppers (605 Route 258)
The Gardens of Hope parking lot (2827 New Glasgow Road)
Prince Edward Island Preserve Company parking lot (2841 New Glasgow Road)
Accessible Parking at 605 Route 258. Reserve your spot by emailing access@riverclydearts.com
Attendants will guide you to parking spots and direct you to the Box Office and Pageant Entrance at 605 Route 258, New Glasgow. We encourage you to carpool if possible!
PAGEANT SHUTTLE
Our accessibility sponsor Pauley Charter and Adventure Tours is providing a free shuttle bus service for three performances of the River Clyde Pageant on July 23, July 24 & July 31. The shuttle will stop in Montague, Stratford and Charlottetown on the way to New Glasgow. Attendees must book shuttle tickets in addition to performance tickets.
Pickup locations are Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre at 21 Sullivan Drive in Montague; Kinlock Home Hardware at 14 Kinlock Rd in Stratford; Atlantic Technology Centre at 176 Great George St in Charlottetown.
Detailed instructions on pickup will be emailed to attendees who signed up for the shuttle service. You must book both a shuttle ticket AND a ticket for the performance.
SITE, SEATING & ACCESSIBILITY
Seating at the Pageant includes wooden bleachers, wooden benches, and garden chairs with backs (available upon request). Seating is available for 225 people. We also have space for picnic blankets and camp chairs, should you wish to bring your own.
We recommend bringing sunglasses, bug spray, water, and appropriate clothing for evening outdoor weather. With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed.
Please see our 2026 Pageant Access Guide for full details on the site, what to expect, and accessibility supports available for audiences. Arriving at the Box Office and the performance site requires a good deal of walking on sloped, uneven ground that ranges from paved and gravel pathways to grass. Golf carts are available for patrons who need assistance getting to and from the site. Accessible parking spots are available, and there is a wheelchair accessible porta-potty on site. Email access@riverclydearts.com to reserve a parking space, golf cart or chair with a back, and for further accessibility information.
POST-SHOW MEAL - SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Saturday and Sunday performances will conclude with a shared, long-table meal on the Pageant site. Food is prepared by Chef Emily Wells and staff of The Mill in New Glasgow. We encourage audience members to bring their own plates, cups and cutlery. There is a bar with cider, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase (cash, debit and credit cards accepted). There are no meals following Thursday and Friday performances.
WEATHER
The Pageant can proceed in light rain, drizzle, and wind, so please dress accordingly. If it rains heavily, the Pageant cannot take place. We will email attendees by 5:30 pm if we have to cancel the show. If you don’t hear from us, the show is going ahead. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be used for another performance but refunds can be made upon request.
INFANT AND TODDLERS TICKET POLICY
We welcome Pageant-goers of all ages to our events, but we must limit the number of attendees in order to ensure there is enough safe and comfortable space for all. Infants and toddlers ages 3 and under can enjoy the Pageant without a ticket, while kids ages 4 and up require a ticket.
REFUND POLICY & CONTACT
We cannot issue refunds requested less than 48 hours prior to the show, unless the show is cancelled due to weather. For any inquiries related to ticketing, contact our Box Office at tickets@riverclydearts.com.