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.
Big Picture Film Festival New event
The Sixth Big Picture Film Festival returns to Stratford-upon-Avon this August at various venues around the town as well as some fringe events in villages around the district! This year’s theme is “Connection and Disruption” (Dates and times vary).
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona
A love triangle, a forest, disguises, and a dog – The Two Gentlemen of Verona has it all
Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words
The new exhibition, Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words, at Shakespeare’s New Place is part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's multi-year project, The Women Who Made Shakespeare.
Stratford Town Walk
Join the DAILY, award-winning Stratford Town Walk (established 2002) for an entertaining guided walk through the charming streets of Stratford upon Avon.
Big Picture Film Festival New event
The Sixth Big Picture Film Festival returns to Stratford-upon-Avon this August at various venues around the town as well as some fringe events in villages around the district! This year’s theme is “Connection and Disruption” (Dates and times vary).
Stratford Town Walk
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
Award-winning traditional Ghost Walk (established 2002) in ‘haunted’ Stratford upon Avon. Highly acclaimed.
Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words
The new exhibition, Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words, at Shakespeare’s New Place is part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's multi-year project, The Women Who Made Shakespeare.
Big Picture Film Festival New event
The Sixth Big Picture Film Festival returns to Stratford-upon-Avon this August at various venues around the town as well as some fringe events in villages around the district! This year’s theme is “Connection and Disruption” (Dates and times vary).