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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!


Summer

Famous Playwrights

Explore the unique, alluring world-renowned work of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler and Edward Albee's The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?

 

Hedda Gabler
July 27 at 2:00 p.m.
The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?
July 27 at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

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

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

 

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.