Stratford is synonymous with arts and culture. Of course there is the world-renowned Stratford Festival, North America’s largest repertory theatre festival and host to the finest talent both on and off stage. Living in Stratford means you have constant access to productions by top playwrights, including specials for locals.

Beyond the Festival we have Stratford Summer Music, an annual multi-week festival presenting hundreds of local, national, and international artists with diverse performances spanning the full range of musical genres.

“Stratford Summer Music exposes audiences to a standard of musical excellence difficult to find outside large urban centres.”

There is also the Stratford Symphony Orchestra, Gallery Stratford, Art in the Park, artists’ studios, independent and international musicians, choirs, youth ensembles, small film companies, and so much more. 

The community is full of musicians, makers, and creatives of all kinds. The arts is at the centre of what makes Stratford hum.