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Onsite Amenities

THEATRE BARS

Avoid the line-up: pre-order drinks when booking your tickets and they’ll be waiting for you upon arrival.
Ordering in advance is easy when buying your tickets online. Already have tickets? Call our box office
1-800-567-1600 to add to your order.

Festival Theatre Café: Located in the lobby of the Festival Theatre, the café offers a wonderful selection of light lunch and dinner options, sweet treats, drinks and ice cream, as well as pre-ordered picnics. Open two hours before the performance until the end of intermission.

Tom Patterson Theatre Café: Located in the lobby of the Tom Patterson Theatre, the café offers a wonderful selection of hot and cold meal items, reflecting local and seasonal delights. Open two hours before a main-stage performance until the end of intermission, with hot food available until the performance begins.

Theatre Bars: Enjoy snacks, beverages, wine, beer and ice cream at each of our theatres.

Email us for information about menus or catered events.

PICNICS

Take-Away Picnics

Pre-order picnics at least 48 hours in advance, from our Box Office (1.800.567.1600) or online at the time of ticket purchase. Pick up within 2 hours prior to your performance at the Festival or Tom Patterson Theatres.
2025 Picnic Menu Coming Soon!

STRATFORD FESTIVAL SHOP

Visit the Stratford Festival Shops for show and Festival souvenirs, original costume sketches, unique art works, clothing, jewelry, books and much more!

Hours of Operation:

Festival Shop - 519.271.4040 ext. 2320

April 16–November 17

  • Matinee show days: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Evening show days: 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Avon Shop - 519.271.4040 ext. 5580

    May 6–November 16

    • Matinee show days: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
    • Evening show days: 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

    Festival and Tom Patterson Theatre Kiosks

    • Open pre-show through to close of performance

      THEATRE PARKING

      All lots open 2 hours prior to performances, or one hour prior to Forum events at the TPT when available parking space allows.

      SAVE BY BOOKING IN ADVANCE! Paid parking is available at the Festival and Tom Patterson Theatres, $20 when pre-reserved through our call centre or online, $25 day-of rate. 

      Special access parking (with a valid accessible parking permit) is limited and should be reserved in advance. 

      Please visit the City of Stratford Parking website, as well as their Parking Map for additional information.

      Parking Icon  Paid Festival Parking Lot

      Bus Icon Designated Bus Parking