What's On

 

There’s so much happening throughout the year in Stratford-upon-Avon, it’s why visitors keep coming back again and again. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre offers its usual array of exciting, world renowned plays, but there’s so much more on offer. Many festivals run throughout the year, some of which are hosted by the Civic Hall. Discover new authors at the Literary Festival, or sample the delights of local produce at the Food Festival.

Catch a film in the town cinema, take one of the many organised Walks and Tours on offer or simply stroll the town taking in the atmosphere of Stratford-upon-Avon’s unique street entertainers. An event definitely not to miss are the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations, every year in April. The highlight of the weekend is undoubtedly the Procession through the town, and the unfurling of the flags.

Further afield you might want to test your luck and spend a day at the races, at Stratford Racecourse.


 

 

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Stratford Town Walk

Sat 10th Jan 2026 to Sat 2nd Jan 2027 02:00pm to 04:00pm Walks & Tours

Join the DAILY, award-winning Stratford Town Walk (established 2002) for an entertaining guided walk through the charming streets of Stratford upon Avon.

Stratford upon Avon Library Free Lego Club

Sat 16th May 2026 to Sat 20th Jun 2026 10:15am to 11:45am Other

Join us for these free sessions to celebrate the joy of learning through play

Rother Street Market

Sat 23rd May 2026 09:30am to 04:30pm Markets & Fairs

Stratford-upon-Avon's historic Charter Market has been trading since 1196 and continues to thrive in the heart of the town every Friday and Saturday.

Compton Verney - Bruegel to Rembrandt

Sat 23rd May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Creative

Compton Verney - Bruegel to Rembrandt: Drawing Life, Sketching Wonder

Compton Verney - Modern Masterpieces

Sat 23rd May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Exhibition

Compton Verney - Modern Masterpieces

Compton Verney - Troublemakers and Prophets

Sat 23rd May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Exhibition

Compton Verney - Troublemakers and Prophets

Charlecote Park - May half-term trail

Sat 23rd May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Walks & Tours

Enjoy spring-themed activities around the parkland on this family-friendly activity trail.

Compton Verney - Trouble Makers: Experimenting with Collage

Sat 23rd May 2026 10:30am to 04:00pm Creative

Trouble Makers: Experimenting With Collage At Compton Verney This May Half-Term

Stratford Town Walk

Sat 23rd May 2026 11:00am to 01:00pm Walks & Tours

Join the DAILY, award-winning Stratford Town Walk (established 2002) for an entertaining guided walk through the charming streets of Stratford upon Avon.

Social Brew - Wild Stratford upon Avon

Sat 23rd May 2026 01:30pm to 02:30pm Other

Add your favourite local green spaces, wildlife sightings, sketches, photos, memories or reflections inspired by nature around Stratford. Grab a drink from the cafe while you're here!

Driftwood

Sat 23rd May 2026 01:30pm to 04:20pm Theatre

One wrong move and everything could shatter in this deeply evocative story of self-determination and the search for family and belonging

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - The Swan Theatre

Sat 23rd May 2026 01:30pm to 04:30pm Theatre

While the Great Depression inflicts hardship across the nation, Chicago’s underworld festers with sex, scandal, violence and corruption. It’s the perfect storm for a schemer like Ui, his reputation as hot as hell.