Destination Stratford

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

Stratford was bursting with love and joy at yesterday's Pride festivities, and that energy will carry all month long! Here's to celebrating, supporting, and uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community this June and all year long🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

"But the truth is, also, simply this: love is indomitable." - Casey McQuiston, Red White & Royal Blue🌈

Stay up to date on all the Pride-related events coming up at visitstratford.ca/celebrate-pride-in-stratford

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05/31/2026

See Stratford through a different lens with (IG) beautiful portrayal of our downtown core, capturing beloved locations from both the past and present💕

05/30/2026

🎶 The stage is set, and the players are ready!

🎤 The Player's Backstage at Stratford Perth Museum is gearing up for an exciting summer lineup of live music performances. The next outdoor event takes place on June 26 with Club Pride, an electrifying dance party celebrating q***r music and artists. 🏳️‍🌈

If you're craving live music today, head to the museum for James Gordon's Hometown Tunes, where songs about Stratford are paired with historic steam locomotive footage, bringing local railway stories to life through music.

🎟️ Tickets are just $25! Doors open at 1 p.m., with the show starting at 2 p.m. Kids under 16 attend free.

Come experience history through melody, and learn the railway stories that shape this region.

Tickets are available at the door (4275 Huron Road), or online at stratfordperthmuseum.ca/james-gordons-hometown-tunes

05/29/2026

The night doesn’t end at curtain call🌙 Discover Stratford After Dark, where signature cocktails, live music, and late-night bites await🍸

Learn more at visitstratford.ca/afterdark

05/29/2026

It's going to be a great night!🚣‍♀️💡✨

05/28/2026

Want to have some fun while supporting a great organization? Check out this event!

🍕🍭 DANCE. SNACK. REPEAT. 🍭🍕

Neon Nights isn’t just about the music—we’ve got your cravings covered:

🔥 Pizza available for purchase (thanks to New Orleans Pizza Stratford!)
🍬 Sweet treats from Corner Store Candy Co.
🍹 Cash bar (19+)
🌈 Prizes to be won

Come for the party, stay for the snacks 😄

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 8PM–12AM
📍 Army Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 261 , Stratford
🎟️ $20

Grab your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/neon-dance

05/28/2026

Happy 90th birthday to the Shakespearean Gardens🌻🌳🌷🎭️

Since 1936, these gardens have served as a beautiful space for pleasant strolls and picnics by tourists and locals alike. Celebrate this iconic landmark today at 4pm with the Friends of the Shakespearean Gardens!

This event is free to attend. Come out and enjoy the iconic gardens and their rich history on this beautiful day.

05/27/2026

Join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month at the closing event this Saturday, May 31st!🌸🌏️

Located in Upper Queen's Park, this event takes place from 12pm-7pm, featuring a vibrant showcase of Asian cultural talent, including traditional singing, dragon dances, and drumming, as well as musical performances by the Filipino, Chinese, and Indian communities, along with contributions from local students and toddlers!

Food trucks will also be on site, along with opportunities to connect with residents and local organizations.

🗓️Saturday, May 30th
🕛12pm-7pm
📍Upper Queen's Park
🎟️FREE

Mark your calendars and get ready, this is an event you DO NOT want to miss!

Learn more at visitstratford.ca/asian-heritage-month

📸 Louise Liu

05/27/2026

🌈Stratford Pride is just around the corner!🌈

On Sunday, May 31st, get ready to celebrate love in all forms with Stratford-Perth Pride, kicking off with a march at Tom Patterson Theatre, then carrying the festivities all the way up to Upper Queen's Park!🏳️‍🌈

The fun isn't just during the day, be sure to check out the exciting after party at Matilda Gallery & Art Bar!

Bring your friends, your flags, and most importantly, your PRIDE❤️🧡💛💚💙

Head to visitstratford.ca/celebrate-pride-in-stratford to learn about all the Pride events in June!