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Stratford Summer Music

A staple of Stratford’s music scene, Stratford Summer Music is an annual multi-week festival featuring a diverse array of musical artists performing in outdoor, indoor, and free venues. With an artistic vision to present diverse and exciting musical programs to the highest standards, the organization provides audiences with a level of musical excellence seldom found outside of large urban centres.

While the multi-week summer festival is their claim to fame, Stratford Summer Music also boasts an impressive roster of year-round musical offerings, positioning Stratford as a must-visit cultural destination year-round.

Full details on the current season and tickets are available at StratfordSummerMusic.ca

NEW! Journeying to Stratford via the GO Train? Listen to a curated playlist inspired by the artists and spirit of Stratford Summer Music’s 2026 season. Get your headphones and get excited as you make your way to the Festival City! 
LISTEN NOW TO THE STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC PLAYLIST

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July 2026

Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge

Friday July 31, 2026 12:00 & 2:30 p.m. MusicBarge, The Boathouse (Adjacent), 30 York Street Jazz, Education, Outdoors Now…
31 Jul
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
30 York Street
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Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge

Friday July 31, 2026 12:00 & 2:30 p.m. MusicBarge, The Boathouse (Adjacent), 30 York Street Jazz, Education, Outdoors Now…
31 Jul
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
30 York Street
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SSM Jazz All-Stars

Run time: 90 minutes | + 15-minute intermission Ticket: $75 Purchase tickets here! Dynamic – Grooving – Virtuosic…
31 Jul
9:00 pm
Bijou at the Church
70 Brunswick Street, Stratford, Ontario
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August 2026

Happy Birthday Janina Fialkowska

Tickets: $40 – $55 Run time: TBD Purchase tickets here! Elegant – Poetic – Illuminating Don’t miss your…
01 Aug
4:00 pm
The Avondale
Avondale United Church, Stratford, Ontario
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November 2026

Laila Biali Wintersongs

Wednesday November 25, 2026 7:00 p.m. The Avondale $55 – $70 Run time: 90 minutes | + 15 minute…
25 Nov
7:00 pm
The Avondale
Avondale United Church, Stratford, Ontario
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