STRATFORD SUMMER MUSIC
Stratford Summer Music stages an annual summer music festival of diverse musical experiences of superior quality, to celebrate music and to enhance the reputation of the Stratford region as an exceptional home for all the arts.
Stratford Summer Music is an annual, multi-week festival featuring over 100 artists in a variety of concerts and events, held across indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Stratford, Ontario. Our artistic vision is to present a diverse and exciting program of musical performances to the highest standards, featuring local, provincial, national, and international artists. By offering a wide range of musical genres, Stratford Summer Music provides audiences with a level of musical excellence rarely found outside of large urban centres.
We are excited to introduce new series and year-round offerings. Committed to providing high-quality musical experiences for all, including families and youth, we emphasize inclusivity, welcoming people from all backgrounds.
Our festival encourages audiences to deepen their connection to music across diverse genres and foster a lifelong appreciation of the art form.
Currently led by Artistic Director Mark Fewer and Executive Director Crystal L. Spicer, we remain dedicated to our mission of artistic excellence, delivering programming that appeals to a broad audience while upholding our reputation for quality. In 2024, we were honored to be named one of BBC Music Magazine's Best Classical Music Festivals in the USA and Canada. We also prioritize community engagement by offering 50% of our programming free of charge, giving back to the community and making Stratford Summer Music a source of cultural pride for Stratford residents.
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Land Acknowledgement
Stratford Summer Music honours the ancestral guardians of this land and its waterways: the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Attiwonderonk. Their enduring connection to this land serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to respect and preserve it for current and future generations.
