What's on?
In addition to Shakespeare and the plays of the Royal Shakespeare Company, there is a variety of additional events and attractions on offer throughout the year to enthral, divert and distract visitors and townsfolk alike.
Upcoming events in Stratford-upon-Avon
Mother's Day
Sat 30th March, 12pm
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is celebrating Mother's Day by holding special 'Meet the Mini-Beast' handling sessions in the Discovery Zone.
Venue: The Butterfly Farm
This Is The Greatest Show - Live Concert
Sat 30th March, 3pm
The concert of the year… not to be missed! Unleash your passion to sing-a-long to famous songs from best-loved shows, in this exciting concert celebration!
Venue: Stratford Play house
Queen of Rock
Sat 30th March, 7.30pm
After the recent box office smash Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen of Rock takes you on a journey through the headline hits of Freddie Mercury and Queen. This is a unique, original show, performed by an extremely talented cast of 10. In the ever-competitive ‘Queen’ market there is usually a frontman with a band – this show takes a different take on the music and explores the intricate harmonies and sounds Queen were known for.
Venue: Stratford Play house
Stratford Town Ghost Walk
Sat 30th March, 7.30pm
Magical evening Ghost Walk around the 'haunted' streets of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Childhood Now
Sun 31st March, 11.00am
Furthering the conversation initiated in Painting Childhood, this sister-exhibition brings together the works of three contemporary figurative painters – Chantal Joffe, Mark Fairnington and Matthew Krishanu.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Painting Childhood: From Holbein to Freud
Sun 31st March, 11.00am
This celebration of children, childhood and innocence brings together some of the most iconic paintings, sketches and sculptures of children produced in the past 500 years.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Mother's Day
Sun 31st March, 12pm
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is celebrating Mother's Day by holding special 'Meet the Mini-Beast' handling sessions in the Discovery Zone.
Venue: The Butterfly Farm
The Jerseys - Oh What a Nite
Sun 31st March, 7.30pm
We’re back! After a sold out previous tour The UK’s number 1 award winning tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons are making their way back to Stratford Play House prior to their tour of Las Vegas!
Venue: Stratford Play house
Childhood Now
Tue 2nd April, 11.00am
Furthering the conversation initiated in Painting Childhood, this sister-exhibition brings together the works of three contemporary figurative painters – Chantal Joffe, Mark Fairnington and Matthew Krishanu.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Painting Childhood: From Holbein to Freud
Tue 2nd April, 11.00am
This celebration of children, childhood and innocence brings together some of the most iconic paintings, sketches and sculptures of children produced in the past 500 years.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park