For more than 60 years, the Stratford Summer Music Festival has been bringing together music lovers from near and far to indulge in the talents of internationally-renowned artists. Now in its 25th anniversary season, the 2025 Stratford Summer Music Festival promises to be the most dynamic yet—expanding in scope, talent, and community spirit.
As the festival grows in size, length of time and vibrancy, local leaders and lovers of the event make sure to protect its charm, so this special Stratford affair continues to showcase the very best parts of a small town with a big love for sound.
When: June 20 – August 10, 2025
Where: Concert venues throughout Stratford, Ontario – venues vary depending on performances.
Cost: Ticket prices may range depending on performances
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Experience the Stratford Summer Music Festival
From upbeat trios through to classical musicians, this nearly two-month-long musical affair is truly a comprehensive exploration of all the tastes and sounds that define classic and modern musicality. But, even though there will be so much to listen, tap and sing along to, some of the events are already booking up. So, don’t wait to review the festival’s schedule, so you can make sure that you and your loved ones don’t miss a beat in Stratford, Ontario.
2025 Stratford Summer Music Festival Artists and Events Lineup
This Stratford Music Festival has unveiled a vibrant lineup for its 25th anniversary season in 2025, featuring a diverse array of performances from classical masterpieces to jazz, folk, and family-friendly events, featuring:
- Starlight Silver Serenade: Celebrating Twenty-Five Seasons
- Opening Night: Carmina Burana
- York Street Thought Process
- Adi Braun Sings Cole Porter
- Family: Carnival of the Animals
- Notes from Underground
- Experimental: Idris Goodwin
- Tarolinbak
- Stewart Goodyear performs J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations”
- Schmaltz & Pepper
- Bayfield Ukulele Society
- Michael Bridge Plays with Film
- Miranda Mulholland
- John Novacek Plays Rhapsody in Blue
- Jazz Academy
- SSM Jazz All-Stars
- Jazz Academy Public Masterclass
- Women Folk: Emily Jean Flack
- The Return of Michael Kaeshammer
- Vocal Academy – Opera Arias & Scenes
- Diana Panton
- Al Simmons
- Vocal Academy Opera and Arias Public Masterclass
- Women Folk: Announcement coming soon!
- MusicBarge: Summer’s Last Sound
- Vocal Academy Open Mic Night
For further event details and to purchase tickets, visit the Stratford Summer Music Festival website.
Stratford’s Must-See Summer Music Event
Stratford is renowned for its theatre scene, but by welcoming musicians, from around-the-globe, to our charming town, we are creating even more opportunity to define ourselves as a place where impassioned people can indulge in the very best. This does not only refer to the quality of performances but also our city’s historical charm, culinary innovation and artisanal retail experiences.
There will be so many chances to see, hear and taste something(s) new during the Stratford Summer Music Festival, so you’ll want to plan to stay for a few nights or visit more than once. That way, your summer can sound like symphony, rock, alternative and pop all mixed together to elevate your appreciation of the international arts scene being cultivated in Southwestern Ontario’s own backyard.
Plan a Musical Getaway During the Stratford Summer Music Festival
Enhance your Stratford Summer Music Festival experience with a weekend stay at The Parlour Inn, a charming boutique hotel located in downtown Stratford, Ontario. Just a short walk from the city’s top concert venues, The Parlour Inn offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and culinary excellence. After a full day of enjoying live performances, unwind with a delicious meal at the on-site steakhouse or sip a post-show drink in a relaxed, historic atmosphere. It’s the ideal spot for your music-filled getaway in Stratford.
See you this summer for the listening party of a lifetime.