A World of Music for Everyone; enjoy a full summer of music from inspiring artists
What are your summer plans? We’ve got an idea for you: think music, and lots of it.
Stratford Summer Music, an annual multi-week summer music festival, is set in indoor and outdoor venues throughout Stratford, Ontario. With local, provincial, national and international artists, Stratford’s goal is to provide the widest range possible of musical genres on all stages. That means there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
No matter what kind of vibe you’re after, Stratford Summer Music will help you create awesome memories you won’t soon forget. Head down to the river and soak up the sun while you listen to the sweet sounds of musicians playing on the river. Or, grab tickets for an evening out to listen to an amazing band while you enjoy food from our famous restaurants and chefs.
Your enjoyment is our priority, and trust us, we’ve got you covered with so many musical experiences to choose from. Stratford Summer Music exposes audiences to a standard of musical excellence difficult to find outside large urban centres. We hope to see you there!
Contact Stratford Summer Music to learn more about upcoming shows.
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC OPENING NIGHT GALA
Michael Bridge, Yolanda Bruno and Mark Fewer in “Bring The Light”, featuring music by J.S. Bach, Benjamin Britten, Johnny Cash, Edith Piaf and more! July 18 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC – ALINE HOMZY AND FRIENDS
Award-winning violinist & composer born to a Québécois mom & an American dad with Eastern-European roots, Aline’s original music reflects her culturally-diverse background. July 19 9:00-10:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: VESUVIUS ENSEMBLE
One of North America’s only music ensembles dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Group leader Francesco Pellegrino grew up singing & playing in Campania. July 20 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: ANGELA HEWITT
Bach: Partita No. 6 in E minor, Beethoven: Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27/2 (“Moonlight”), Scarlatti: A selection of Sonatas, Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24 July 21 4:00-5:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: KELLYLEE EVANS
2018 JUNO nominee Kellylee Evans is a high-octane, chameleon-like performer whose natural charm & improvisational vocal style embody
jazz, soul, pop & hip-hop. July 26 9:00-10:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: FREEPLAY DUO
Using voice & live looping techniques, FreePlay Duo sings you around the world without leaving your seat. NY jazz, UK pop, European classical, Indian ragas, Brazilian samba… July 27 7:30-9:00pm
OFRA HARNOY WITH MIKE HERRIOTT – A CLASSICAL AFTERNOON
Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the greatest cellists on the world’s concert stage. Canadian trumpeter, Mike Herriott, is in demand as a lead trumpeter, jazz improviser… July 28 4:00-5:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: VIVA MEXICO MARIACHI
Proudly the most successful & prestigious mariachi band in Toronto, performing a worldwide known, appreciated & praised Mexican tradition in the world: ‘Mariachi Music.’ August 1 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – ALL-STARS
Jodi Proznick on bass (BC), Kelly Jefferson on sax (ON), Jim Doxas on drums (QC) and Florian Hoefner on piano (NL).
August 2 9:00-10:30pm
GREGORY OH: LESSONS IN FAILURE
Lessons in Failure embraces the taboos of classical music with delight & vulnerability – part recital, part tell-all confessional.
August 3 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: A WORLD TRANSFORMED
Echo Chamber is a performance series that intertwines live chamber music & dance in new choreographed works. “A new lens through which both music and dance can be experienced.” August 8 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: ALLISON AU QUARTET
JUNO-winning saxophonist Allison Au brings her quartet featuring Todd Pentney (piano), Jon Maharaj (bass) & Fabio Ragnellli (drums).
August 9 9:00-10:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: QUATTRO MANI
Susan Grace and Steven Beck form one of the most dynamic piano duos before today’s concert-going public.
August 10 7:30-9:00pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC: THE BIG FINALE: ZOMBIE BLIZZARD
Concert arias composed by Aaron Davis & Margaret Atwood, sung by soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. August 11 4:00-5:30pm
STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC VOCAL ACADEMY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Vocal Academy Musical Theatre students join instructor Marcus Nance for a special performance. August 11 8:00-10:00pm
