Applications Are Officially Open for the 2026/27 Winter Music Pop-Up Program
Attention Stratford Music Providers & Venues (including restaurants, cafés, bars & organizations):
Destination Stratford is excited to announce that applications for the 2026/27 Winter Music Pop-Up Program are officially open!
The Stratford Winter Music Pop-Up Program was piloted by Destination Stratford in 2023 to align with the Lights On Stratford Winter Festival of Lights and has expanded to encourage, support, and fund additional musical and cultural events around the city.
Destination Stratford is challenging those interested in applying to be bold and creative, and to think outside the box, to bring fabulous musical performances to visitors and community members during December through March, with particular emphasis on the Lights On Stratford dates of December 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
To support this initiative, the Winter Music Pop-Ups Program is designed to help offset musician fees. Limited funding is available, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Online applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2026:
Winter Music Pop-Up Application Form
For more information, contact us.
Current Projects Amplified by Summer/Fall 2026 Music Pop-Up Program Include:
- OneCare Event at Army Navy
- Brch & Wyn
- Cuyuni Creates Art Gallery
- Foster’s Inn
- SpringWorks Festival at Grayson Mills
- Mercer Kitchen and Beer Hall
- Our Stōr(y)
- Pazzo Pizzeria (Pazzo Co.)
- Sound Fixation
- Stratford Perth Museum
- Stratford Public Library
- THE Razzamajazz
- The Boathouse Stratford
- The Queens Cue
- The Starlight
- The Bunker Performance Lounge
- Wanderland – York Street Street Party