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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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - The Swan Theatre

Sat 2nd 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.

Stratford Town Walk

Sat 2nd May 2026 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 Ghost Walk

Sat 2nd May 2026 07:30pm to 09:30pm Walks & Tours

Award-winning traditional Ghost Walk (established 2002) in ‘haunted’ Stratford upon Avon. Highly acclaimed.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - The Swan Theatre

Sat 2nd May 2026 07:30pm to 10:30pm 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.

Morton Hall Tulip Festival 2026

Sat 2nd May 2026 to Mon 4th May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Festival

Join us once again to welcome the arrival of spring with our annual Tulip Festival at Morton Hall Gardens.

Driftwood

Sat 2nd May 2026 to Tue 5th May 2026 07:30pm to 10:20pm Theatre

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

Upmarket at Waterside

Sun 3rd May 2026 09:00am to 05:00pm Markets & Fairs

Join us for a fantastic celebration for a fantastic market experience every Sunday  at The Waterside Upmarket in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon!

Stratford Town Walk

Sun 3rd 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.

Waterside Upmarket - Early May Bank Holiday

Mon 4th May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Markets & Fairs

Join us for a fantastic Easter Bank Holiday Monday on the 4 May, at The Waterside Upmarket in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon!

Compton Verney - Walk of the Dandelion

Mon 4th May 2026 10:30am to 04:00pm Other

Walk of the Dandelion in an uplifting community engagement project designed by the Luke Brown Company to spread joy and connection

Stratford Town Walk

Mon 4th 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.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - The Swan Theatre

Mon 4th May 2026 07:30pm to 10:30pm 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.