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THEMED ITINERARIES

Attention comedy fans, music lovers, Shakespeare experts and more! With this list of themed itineraries, you can spend an entire day (or two) seeing shows, attending talks and participating in events tailored to your interests.

These itineraries are suggestions on how to make the most out of your trip to Stratford. We encourage you to mix and match different performances and events to create your ideal trip!

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Summer

Stratfest@HOME Film Festival - July 13 to 16

Film Festival Gala Opening
July 13 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 13 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

A Screening of The Miser
July 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 14 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Overnight stay
July 14 (overnight)

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
July 15 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

A Screening of 1939
July 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 15 (evening)

Double Feature: Just Short of Reality and Leer Estates
July 15 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 15 (overnight)

A Screening of Death and the King's Horseman
July 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

CBC IDEAS WEEK - July 18 to 23

Monday Night Music: Where We All Meet
July 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 17 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Richard II
July 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 18 | Group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*

Overnight stay
July 18 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1919: Dividing the Spoils
July 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
July 19 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

King Lear
July 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 19

Overnight stay
July 19 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1938: The Winds of War
July 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Visit the Avon Theatre Store
July 20 (afternoon)

Lunch in small groups downtown
July 20 (afternoon)

A Wrinkle in Time
July 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 20 (evening)

Monty Python's Spamalot
July 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 20 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1963: Social Revolutions
July 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch and Shopping downtown
July 22 (afternoon)

Wedding Band
July 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 21 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1973: The Dictators
July 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
July 21 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Rent
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 22 (evening)

Women of the Fur Trade
July 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 22 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1989: Uprisings and Downfalls
July 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch in small groups downtown
July 23 (afternoon)

Shakespeare Dramaturgy
July 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Avon River
July 23 | Enjoy a walk along the Avon River

Tastes from Turtle Island
July 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

MUSIC LOVERS - JULY

Hey Viola!
July 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 27 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Rent
July 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

MUSIC LOVERS - AUGUST

Song and Dance:Spamalot
August 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 9 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Monty Python's Spamalot
August 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 9 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre

Rent
August 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Stratfest@Home Film Festival

Stratfest@HOME Film Festival - July 13 to 16

Film Festival Gala Opening
July 13 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 13 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

A Screening of The Miser
July 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 14 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Overnight stay
July 14 (overnight)

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
July 15 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

A Screening of 1939
July 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 15 (evening)

Double Feature: Just Short of Reality and Leer Estates
July 15 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 15 (overnight)

A Screening of Death and the King's Horseman
July 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

CBC Ideas Week

CBC IDEAS WEEK - July 18 to 23

Monday Night Music: Where We All Meet
July 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 17 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Richard II
July 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 18 | Group-friendly spots: Balzac's, Bentley's, Fellini's, Pazzo Pizzeria, Foster's Inn*

Overnight stay
July 18 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1919: Dividing the Spoils
July 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
July 19 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

King Lear
July 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 19

Overnight stay
July 19 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1938: The Winds of War
July 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Visit the Avon Theatre Store
July 20 (afternoon)

Lunch in small groups downtown
July 20 (afternoon)

A Wrinkle in Time
July 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 20 (evening)

Monty Python's Spamalot
July 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 20 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1963: Social Revolutions
July 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch and Shopping downtown
July 22 (afternoon)

Wedding Band
July 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 21 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1973: The Dictators
July 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
July 21 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Rent
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner in small groups downtown
July 22 (evening)

Women of the Fur Trade
July 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
July 22 (overnight)

CBC Ideas - The Year 1989: Uprisings and Downfalls
July 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch in small groups downtown
July 23 (afternoon)

Shakespeare Dramaturgy
July 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Avon River
July 23 | Enjoy a walk along the Avon River

Tastes from Turtle Island
July 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Music Lovers
July

MUSIC LOVERS - JULY

Hey Viola!
July 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
July 27 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Rent
July 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Music Lovers
August

MUSIC LOVERS - AUGUST

Song and Dance:Spamalot
August 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 9 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Monty Python's Spamalot
August 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 9 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre

Rent
August 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Comedy Night

Monty Python's Spamalot
August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
August 11 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Funny Forum Friday: Ron Josol
August 11 at 9:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals! Reservations are highly recommended.

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Global Theatre Week - August 10 to 13

The Failures and Successes of Science
August 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
August 10 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

A Wrinkle in Time
August 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 10 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

In Conversation with Dr. Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ
August 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 11 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Grand Magic
August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner and Shopping downtown
August 11 (evening)

Overnight stay
August 11 (overnight)

The Art of Translation
August 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Explore Perth County
August 12 (afternoon)

A Taste of West Africa
August 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Wedding Band
August 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 12 (overnight)

The Politics of Recognition
August 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 13 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

Les Belles-Soeurs
August 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Readers and Writers Week - August 23 to 27

Explore Perth County
August 23 (day)

King Lear
August 23 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 23 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

The Magic of Eduardo De Filippo
August 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
August 24 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Grand Magic
August 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
August 24 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived Opening Night
August 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 24 (overnight)

On Creativity: Margaret Atwood with Sam White
August 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch and explore downtown
August 25 (afternoon and evening)

Les Belles-Soeurs
August 25 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 25 (overnight)

On Gothic Literature: Margaret Atwood with Mona Awad and Naomi Alderman
August 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 26 (afternoon)

A Wrinkle in Time
August 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Forum Dinner Series: Un grande pasto italiano
August 26 at 5:30 a.m.

Wedding Band
August 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 26 (overnight)

On Adaptation: Margaret Atwood with Emma Donoghue
August 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 27 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

Process of a Playwright
August 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Comedy Night

Comedy Night

Monty Python's Spamalot
August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
August 11 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Funny Forum Friday: Ron Josol
August 11 at 9:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals! Reservations are highly recommended.

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Global Theatre Week

Global Theatre Week - August 10 to 13

The Failures and Successes of Science
August 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
August 10 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

A Wrinkle in Time
August 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 10 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

In Conversation with Dr. Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ
August 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 11 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Grand Magic
August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner and Shopping downtown
August 11 (evening)

Overnight stay
August 11 (overnight)

The Art of Translation
August 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Explore Perth County
August 12 (afternoon)

A Taste of West Africa
August 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Wedding Band
August 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 12 (overnight)

The Politics of Recognition
August 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 13 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

Les Belles-Soeurs
August 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Readers and Writers Week

Readers and Writers Week - August 23 to 27

Explore Perth County
August 23 (day)

King Lear
August 23 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 23 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

The Magic of Eduardo De Filippo
August 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
August 24 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Grand Magic
August 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
August 24 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived Opening Night
August 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 24 (overnight)

On Creativity: Margaret Atwood with Sam White
August 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch and explore downtown
August 25 (afternoon and evening)

Les Belles-Soeurs
August 25 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 25 (overnight)

On Gothic Literature: Margaret Atwood with Mona Awad and Naomi Alderman
August 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
August 26 (afternoon)

A Wrinkle in Time
August 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Forum Dinner Series: Un grande pasto italiano
August 26 at 5:30 a.m.

Wedding Band
August 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
August 26 (overnight)

On Adaptation: Margaret Atwood with Emma Donoghue
August 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Festival Theatre Cafe
August 27 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

Process of a Playwright
August 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Fall

Scholars and Experts Week - September 14 to 17

Ethical Medicine
September 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 14 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
September 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Light Dinner at the Festival Theatre Cafe
September 14 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

King Lear
September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
September 14 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the First Folio
September 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
September 15 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Les Belles-Soeurs
September 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner and Shopping downtown
September 15 (evening)

Overnight stay
September 15 (overnight)

Bestowing Knowledge: The Role of Elders
September 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 16 (afternoon)

Much Ado About Nothing
September 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Franken-Dine: Molecular Gastronomy
September 16 at 5:30 a.m.

Grand Magic
September 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
September 16 (overnight)

Searching for Wisdom: Learning vs Living
September 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 17 (afternoon)

Shakespeare's First Folio
September 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

FALL FAMILY FUN

Stratford Farmer's Market
October 7 at 10 a.m. | Check out one of Ontario's oldest Farmer's Markets

Lunch downtown
October 7 at noon | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

A Wrinkle in Time
October 7 at 2:00 p.m. - Get $5 Kids Tickets**

Avon River
October 7 | Enjoy the fall colours with a walk along the Avon River (playground optional!)

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

**When you buy one adult-priced ticket, you can get up to four kids tickets for only $5 each!

Something wicked - October

Goblin:Macbeth
October 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
October 12 | Enjoy a meal and good conversation at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
October 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
October 12 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Theatrical Superstitions
October 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Something wicked - October 16 to 18

Ghost Tour

Overnight stay
October 16 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Explore Perth County
October 17 (Day)

Dinner downtown
October 17 | Enjoy a meal and good conversation at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
October 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Shopping in Downtown Stratford
October 17 (Day)

Visit the Avon Theatre Store
October 17 (pre-show)

Goblin:Macbeth
October 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Scholars and Experts Week

Scholars and Experts Week - September 14 to 17

Ethical Medicine
September 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 14 | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
September 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Light Dinner at the Festival Theatre Cafe
September 14 | Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre.

King Lear
September 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
September 14 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the First Folio
September 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at the Tom Patterson Theatre Cafe
September 15 | Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Les Belles-Soeurs
September 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner and Shopping downtown
September 15 (evening)

Overnight stay
September 15 (overnight)

Bestowing Knowledge: The Role of Elders
September 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 16 (afternoon)

Much Ado About Nothing
September 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Franken-Dine: Molecular Gastronomy
September 16 at 5:30 a.m.

Grand Magic
September 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
September 16 (overnight)

Searching for Wisdom: Learning vs Living
September 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch downtown
September 17 (afternoon)

Shakespeare's First Folio
September 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Fall Family Fun

FALL FAMILY FUN

Stratford Farmer's Market
October 7 at 10 a.m. | Check out one of Ontario's oldest Farmer's Markets

Lunch downtown
October 7 at noon | Enjoy a meal at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

A Wrinkle in Time
October 7 at 2:00 p.m. - Get $5 Kids Tickets**

Avon River
October 7 | Enjoy the fall colours with a walk along the Avon River (playground optional!)

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

**When you buy one adult-priced ticket, you can get up to four kids tickets for only $5 each!

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Mid-October

Something wicked - October

Goblin:Macbeth
October 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Dinner downtown
October 12 | Enjoy a meal and good conversation at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
October 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Overnight stay
October 12 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Theatrical Superstitions
October 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Late October

Something wicked - October 16 to 18

Ghost Tour

Overnight stay
October 16 | Stay at one of Stratford's hotels, motels or B&Bs.

Explore Perth County
October 17 (Day)

Dinner downtown
October 17 | Enjoy a meal and good conversation at one of Stratford's local restaurants*

Frankenstein Revived
October 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Shopping in Downtown Stratford
October 17 (Day)

Visit the Avon Theatre Store
October 17 (pre-show)

Goblin:Macbeth
October 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Don't forget to plan and pre-book your accommodation and meals!

Check out our recommendations for Accommodators, Dining, Shopping, and Events in Stratford.

*Reservations are highly recommended.