Events in Stratford for April 2026

There is always plenty of things for visitors to do an see in Stratford in every season of the year. Here’s a curated list of things that you can enjoy as you are planning your trip to our enchanted city.

1. Nashville Takeover of Stratford

   ​From April 10th-12th, over 15 hand-selected songwriters from Nashville and Canada will perform across multiple intimate venues and unexpected spaces throughout Stratford.
   We're taking over 13 towns across Canada-each one transformed for three days into an intimate Nashville-style songwriter haven with surprise artists, across multiple initmate venues/secret locations.

   Date: April 10-12
   Website: Luma
   Venues: The Bunker Bluebird  Grayson Mills and more
   
   

2. Eric Clapton Tribute

   Award winning guitar player and singer, Dylan Wickens brings his all star Clapton tribute show back to Stratford. Featuring Cheryl Lescom, Christina Leroux, Ryan Allen, Nick Barkley, Jack Pender and Cassius Pereira.

   Covering all the decades of Eric Clapton's greatest work with Cream, Derek & The Dominos, Blind Faith, through to his solo work in the 80s/90s and beyond.

   Date: April 11
   Website: TicketScene
   Venue: Revival House 
   Walking Time from Henry House: 6 min
   

3. Here for Now Theatre - The Surrogate 

   Jake and Sameer have spent years preparing for this moment—the birth of their first child.
   But when Marya, their surrogate, is admitted to the hospital with complications, the couple is forced to confront questions they never expected: Who gets to decide what makes a family? And at what cost?
   Date: Performances from April 16-26
   Website: Here for Now Theatre
   Walking Time from Henry House: 10 min
   

4. Annual Swam Parade

   The marvelous noisy parade of the birds marching toward Avon River is a sight of only once a year. At 2 pm, you will hear the sound of the Stratford Police Pipes and Drums Band as they lead Stratford’s swans on their annual parade to the Avon River. Folks line the streets to catch a glimpse of our feathered friends as they duck and waddle along the way.
   Date: First Sunday of April
   Website: Stratford Swan Parade
   Walking Time from Henry House: 2 min
   
   

5. Stratford Film Festival - Peak Everything

   The Stratford Film Festival is proud to be a partner of the TIFF Film Circuit, a national film outreach programme, engaging domestic grassroots networks and strong community partnerships to bring the best of Canadian and world cinema to communities across the country

   Film Synopsis: A kennel owner, grappling with climate anxiety, falls in love with a customer service rep over the phone.

   Date: Apr 11
   Website: Stratford Film Festival 
   Venue: Stratford City Hall Auditorium

6. The Stratford Home and Leisure Show

   An annual event showcasing the latest products and trends in home improvement, décor, and outdoor living. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits, attend workshops, and meet with experts to find inspiration and solutions for their home and lifestyle needs.
   Date: Sat-Sun, April 11-12
   Website: Stratford Home Show
   
   

7. Stratford Symphony Orchestra - At the Cinema

   J. Williams - Hedwig's Theme
   K. Badelt arr. Ricketts - Pirates of the Caribbean
   A. Menken arr. Troob - Aladdin Orchestral Suite — and more
   Date: April 11
   Website: Stratford Symphony
   Venue: Avondale
   
   

8. Inner Chamber - Reverence

   With the coming of spring, the creative power of the world around us explodes with the tangible vitality of millions of lives striving to be.

   Date: April 12
   Website: Inner Chamber
   Venue: Factory163

   
   
   
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   We hope you found this information helpful in planning you next stay in our enchanting city of Stratford, Ontario.
   If you want to be located within a 6 min stroll of most of the attractions, please consider staying with us at the Henry House.