What's On

 

There’s so much happening throughout the year in Stratford-upon-Avon, it’s why visitors keep coming back again and again. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre offers its usual array of exciting, world renowned plays, but there’s so much more on offer. Many festivals run throughout the year, some of which are hosted by the Civic Hall. Discover new authors at the Literary Festival, or sample the delights of local produce at the Food Festival.

Catch a film in the town cinema, take one of the many organised Walks and Tours on offer or simply stroll the town taking in the atmosphere of Stratford-upon-Avon’s unique street entertainers. An event definitely not to miss are the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations, every year in April. The highlight of the weekend is undoubtedly the Procession through the town, and the unfurling of the flags.

Further afield you might want to test your luck and spend a day at the races, at Stratford Racecourse.


 

 

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Compton Verney - Exhibition Tour

Thu 28th May 2026 02:30pm to 03:15pm Creative

Compton Verney - Exhibition Tour

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - The Swan Theatre

Thu 28th May 2026 07:30pm to 10:30pm Theatre

While the Great Depression inflicts hardship across the nation, Chicago’s underworld festers with sex, scandal, violence and corruption. It’s the perfect storm for a schemer like Ui, his reputation as hot as hell.

Driftwood

Thu 28th May 2026 to Fri 29th May 2026 07:30pm to 10:20pm Theatre

One wrong move and everything could shatter in this deeply evocative story of self-determination and the search for family and belonging

Rother Street Market

Fri 29th May 2026 09:30am to 04:30pm Markets & Fairs

Stratford-upon-Avon's historic Charter Market has been trading since 1196 and continues to thrive in the heart of the town every Friday and Saturday.

RSC - May Half Term - Family Storytelling: The Tempest

Fri 29th May 2026 10:00am Theatre

May Half Term Activities

Compton Verney - Bruegel to Rembrandt

Fri 29th May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Creative

Compton Verney - Bruegel to Rembrandt: Drawing Life, Sketching Wonder

Compton Verney - Modern Masterpieces

Fri 29th May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Exhibition

Compton Verney - Modern Masterpieces

Compton Verney - Troublemakers and Prophets

Fri 29th May 2026 10:00am to 05:00pm Exhibition

Compton Verney - Troublemakers and Prophets

RSC -Acting Masterclass: The Tempest

Fri 29th May 2026 10:30am Theatre

Acting Masterclass for 18-25years

Compton Verney - Trouble Makers: Experimenting with Collage

Fri 29th May 2026 10:30am to 04:00pm Creative

Trouble Makers: Experimenting With Collage At Compton Verney This May Half-Term

Stratford Town Walk

Fri 29th May 2026 11:00am to 01:00pm Walks & Tours

Join the DAILY, award-winning Stratford Town Walk (established 2002) for an entertaining guided walk through the charming streets of Stratford upon Avon.

RSC - May Half Term - Family Storytelling: The Tempest

Fri 29th May 2026 11:30am Theatre

May Half Term Activities