Experience The Stratford Theatre

Plan a visit to the Stratford Festival-With Boutique Accommodation at The Shakespeare Inn

The Shakespeare Inn is a hotel conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Shakespeare, Ontario, Canada and is within 5-10 minutes drive to Stratford Festival theatreVenues. Our Stratford Festival hotel accommodations enable our guests to make the most out of their theatre getaway.

A Must-See Ontario Theatre Experience

The Stratford Festival allows theatre-lovers from across Ontario to indulge in exceptional theatre performances and world-renowned plays and productions. Always an exceptional event, this year’s playbill promises to be an absolute favourite for this year's festival attendees. From classical Shakespearean dramas to re-energized contemporary pieces and musical productions, long-time fans of the theatre, as well as new visitors will fall in love with the acting, music, costumes, stage designs and productions that this infamous Ontario theatre festival has to offer.

Festival Season in Stratford

The Stratford Festival runs annually from April through to November. During this time, theatre companies will put on over a dozen impeccable works between the four Stratford theatres, including:

Festival Theatre
Tom Patterson Theatre
Avon Theatre
Studio Theatre

Each production that runs during the Stratford Festival is uniquely wonderful which is why we recommend that you include more than one play during your Stratford Festival getaway to make the most of your experience.

Plan Your Stratford Festival Getaway at The Shakespeare Inn

Make it a theatre-filled weekend or return time and time again to relive your fun-filled experience in Stratford, Ontario and the new plays and productions. Our friendly staff will always be happy to welcome you and your loved ones back to The Shakespeare Inn's Boutique hotel rooms.

The curtain opens StratFest 2026 season with The Hobbit

The Tempest set to begin its run at the Stratford Festival’s Festival Theatre

A theatrical event of rare scale and emotional resonance has arrived. The Tempest, directed by artistic director Antoni Cimolino in his final Shakespeare production before concluding his tenure at the end of the 2026 season- The Tempest officially opens on May 25 and runs until October 24 at the Festival Theatre.

Stratford Festival opens its 2026 season May 26 with 'Guys and Dolls'

Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ takes the stage at Avon Theatre-Opens June 18

Jealousy, ambition and manipulation collide in Othello Othello officially opens on June 19, 2026 and runs until September 27, 2026 at the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Waiting for Godot takes to the Festival Stage this month

The production runs from May 30 to July 31

Stratford Festival brings back 'Something Rotten!' after strong audience demand
Something Rotten! officially opens May 29 and runs until Oct. 31 at the Festival Theatre

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Canada’s Stratford Festival welcomes visitors from all over the world every year to enjoy world-class theatre and musical experiences. Combining traditional Shakespeare, contemporary dramas, classic stories, a new telling of a beloved children’s tale, and two iconic musicals that will have you dancing in your seat, this is truly a season for everyone.

Performances span April through December and we invite you to check their site for ticket details. While you eagerly await your next visit, make sure you check out their subscription platform, STRATFEST@HOME. This high-definition streaming platform features films of Stratford Festival’s own productions, featuring Shakespeare plays along with other entertaining content. There are a lot of new and exciting things to come, including the new Tom Patterson Theatre—a stunning venue that supports more performances than ever before. Say hello as you surround this engaging and intimate, yet epic, new stage.

But that’s not all the Festival offers. Complementing the shows is The Meighen Forum, which offers workshops, speakers, panels, special performances and much more! You’re invited behind the scenes to take a tour, check out their huge stash of costumes and props, or the storied Festival Theatre itself!

There is so much to immerse yourself in, so make sure to check the Stratford Festival website stratfordfestival.ca or download the StratFest OnSite App to your phone or tablet to see when you can visit. See you soon!

Stratford’s enduring magic

This theatre town is a bit like New York City that way — minus about eight million people, but the glow is just as bright.