There are always plenty of things for visitors to do and 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.
Lights On Stratford
There’s still time to wander the free light trail through downtown Stratford and along the river. Read our full Guide to Lights On Stratford 2026/27 – and use code LIGHTS2026 for 15% off a January stay at Henry House.
Date: Until January 10, 2027, Thursdays to Sundays, 5 – 10 pm
Website: Lights On Stratford
Walking Time from Henry House: Various locations, 1 – 10 minA New Year’s Celebration - Stratford Symphony Orchestra
Ring in 2027 with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra’s New Year’s Day concert of festive favourites, featuring baritone James Westman and tenor Scott Rumble. A lovely way to spend the first afternoon of the year.
Date: Friday, January 1, 2027 at 3:00 pm · $11.30 – $79.10
Venue: Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave
Website: Stratford Symphony OrchestraINNERchamber - In An Alternate Universe
Pianist Anna Ronai, violinist Andrew Chung and cellist Ben Bolt-Martin make the case for two composers who deserve a bigger place in the classical canon: Ethel Smyth’s Piano Trio in D minor and Georges Enescu’s Piano Trio in A minor. As always with INNERchamber, your ticket includes a light supper before the music.
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027 · Supper 5:45 pm, concert 7:00 pm · $57
Venue: Factory163, 163 King Street
Website: INNERchamber
Walking Time from Henry House: About 15 minA Celtic Celebration with the Allison Lupton Band - Stratford Symphony Orchestra
The SSO’s popular winter Celtic concert returns, this year with the Allison Lupton Band – traditional Celtic music with full orchestral flair.
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Venue: The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave
Website: Stratford Symphony OrchestraLive Music at The Starlight
Listen to local talent of all genres, sing your heart out at the monthly karaoke night - there is always something happening at The Starlight.
Date: Live music most weekends and more
Website: The Starlight
Walking Time from Henry House: 8 minLive Music and Comedy at The Bunker
The Bunker is one of Stratford’s favourite downtown cocktail lounges, serving up craft beer, signature cocktails, live music and comedy.
Date: Live music every Saturday night and more
Website: The Bunker
Walking Time from Henry House: 10 min
Next Steps? Book a Stay with Henry House.
We hope you found this information helpful in planning your 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.
Imagine a Stay in Stratford
Take two minutes to see Henry House and the Stratford around it – the river, the theatres and the restaurants, all just a short walk from our door.
