Arts, Culture & Events
Perth County, Stratford and St. Marys have long-standing, rich and vibrant cultural scenes. From the region’s many clubs, galleries and community festivals to the world famous Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Perth County, Stratford and St. Marys has something for everyone.
Stratford Festival
For over half a century, the Stratford Festival has set the standard for classical theatre in North America. Annually attracting more than 400 000 visitors and employing some of the world’s finest talent, the Stratford Festival provides audiences with a theatre experience that is unsurpassed.
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Theatre
Stratford Festival
With William Shakespeare as its foundation, the Stratford Festival aims to set the standard for classical theatre in North America. Embracing a heritage of tradition and innovation, the Festival seeks to bring classical and contemporary theatre alive for an increasingly diverse audience.
Stratford Community Players
Presenting high-calibre community theatre productions to Stratford and the surrounding areas, while operating as a not-for-profit entity.
St. Marys Community Players
Offering live theatre productions which engage the broader community, both as patrons of the theatre and as active participants in the production of the plays.
Alternative Theatre Works
A professional theatre collective in Stratford, offering the region quality productions .
Playmakers!
With a focus on challenging texts and with production values unparalleled in youth theatre, the Playmakers! Theatre School program blurs the boundaries between professional and youth theatre, building skills and memories that will last a lifetime.
Galleries
Gallery Stratford
Gallery Stratford is one of Ontario’s longest operating public art galleries and has been a significant contributor to the cultural heart of South-western Ontario since 1967.
www.gallerystratford.on.ca
Gallery 96
Gallery 96, an artist-run centre in Stratford, Ontario, is a community of practicing artists and supporting members.
www.gallery96.com
Agora Gallery
A fine art gallery, featuring work by established and emerging contemporary artists in a range of media, including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture.
www.agoragallery.ca
Museums
St. Marys Museum
Celebrating the heritage of the town of St. Marys.
www.stmarysmuseum.ca
Stratford Perth Museum
Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the rich material and cultural heritage of the County of Perth and the City of Stratford.
www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
The Hall of Fame & Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of baseball and promoting the future of the game.
www.baseballhalloffame.ca
Cinemas
Listowel
Listowel The Capitol Twin Cinema www.capitolcinema.ca
Stratford
Stratford Cinemas
www.stratfordcinemas.com
Stratford Arts Media Film Screening Series
www.facebook.com/StratfordArtsMediaInc
Libraries & Archives
Perth County Information Network
Perth East Public Library
West Perth Public Library
North Perth Public Library
Stratford Public Library
Stratford-Perth Archives
St. Marys Public Library
Arts Associations
Visual Arts
Art in the Park
Art in the Park of Stratford has presented an outdoor show since 1968 and takes place (weather permitting) in Stratford at Lakeside Drive between Front and North Streets, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, from the end of May through to the end of September. www.artintheparkstratford.ca
Gallery Stratford
Gallery Stratford is one of Ontario’s longest operating public art galleries and has been a significant contributor to the cultural heart of South-western Ontario since 1967.
www.gallerystratford.on.ca
Gallery 96
Gallery 96, an artist-run centre in Stratford, Ontario, is a community of practicing artists and supporting members.
www.gallery96.com
Agora Gallery
A fine art gallery, featuring work by established and emerging contemporary artists in a range of media, including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture.
www.agoragallery.ca
Markets
Milverton Farmers Market – Milverton
Thursdays 3:00-7:00 pm June to Thanksgiving, Milverton Fairgrounds 3rd Saturday of each month 1:30-5:30 November to May, Perth East Complex. www.milvertonfair.ca/farmers-market
Mitchell Farmers Market – Mitchell
Fridays 9 am to 1:00 pm May to October, Centennial Park Fridays 9 am to 12:30 October to May, Mitchell Friendship Lawn and Bowling Centre. www.mitchellfarmersmarket.com
Slow Food Market – Stratford
Sundays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm May to Thanksgiving, Market Square Sundays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Thanksgiving to May, Falstaff Family Centre. www.slowfoodperthcounty.com
Stratford Farmer's Market – Stratford
Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm year-round, Stratford Agriplex. www.stratfordfairgrounds.com/market
St. Marys Farmer's Market – St. Marys
Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm May to October Jones Street parking lot at Jones and Water Streets, behind The Source.
www.stmarysfarmersmarket.ca