AVON THEATRE

99 Downie St, Stratford, ON N5A 1X2
Stratford,

About the Theatre

A Stratford landmark since 1900, the downtown Avon Theatre offers the Festival's only traditional proscenium arch stage. The theatre is known for its lavish sets and is also home to family-friendly shows, among other productions.

The theatre offers special access seating on the orchestra level.

PARKING

The City of Stratford offers metered parking around the downtown core. For more information, including Special Access spaces, view the City of Stratford's parking page and parking map on their website.

For Motor Coaches/Buses, please do not load/unload or park in front of the theatre. Loading zones are available on the north side of George Street.

Anne of Green Gables

4/25 - 10/25/2025

Generations of readers have fallen in love with Lucy Maud Montgomery’s timeless tale of imagination, resilience and the transformative power of love. When freckle-faced orphan ...

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

5/3 - 10/25/2025

Lawrence Jameson is no stranger to the high life—he’s lived it for years by separating lonely rich ladies from their fortunes in a swanky Riviera ...

Macbeth

5/10 - 11/2/2025

Three witches speak a prophecy of power to an ambitious warrior. When the prophecies prove true and the bodies pile up, where lies the blame: ...

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2024

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets. ...

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, ANNIE and More Included in Stratford Festival 2025 Season Line Photo

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, ANNIE and More Included in Stratford Festival 2025 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2024

Stratford Festival announced its 2025 season, featuring productions of HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The season will also include a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE....

World Première of SALESMAN IN CHINA At the Stratford Festival

by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2024

It's an exciting time in Stratford as a major artistic endeavour, Salesman in China, prepares to make its world première, with previews beginning on Saturday, August 3....

Video: Steve Ross Sings 'I Am What I Am' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Stratford Festiva Photo

Video: Steve Ross Sings 'I Am What I Am' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Stratford Festival

by Blair Ingenthron - July 27, 2024

Watch Steve Ross sing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles, now running at the Stratford Festival, in the video here....

SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extended at Stratford Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2024

The Stratford Festival has extended SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES due to popular demand. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....

Review: The Stratford Festival's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Heralds the Arrival of Pride Mont Photo

Review: The Stratford Festival's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Heralds the Arrival of Pride Month

by Lauren Gienow - June 01, 2024

What a fitting choice to have the Stratford Festival production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES be the one to herald the arrival of Pride Month! Last night, the Thom Allison - Directed production brought heart, humour, and pride to the Avon Theatre stage. ...

Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival

by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024

The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists....

Stage Set For North American Première Of WENDY AND PETER PAN At The Stratford Festiva Photo

Stage Set For North American Première Of WENDY AND PETER PAN At The Stratford Festival

by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

The Stratford Festival has announced the North American premiere of WENDY AND PETER PAN, bringing a fresh adaptation of the classic tale to the stage....

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Starts Performances At The Stratford Festival This Month

by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024

Catch the latest performance of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Stratford Festival. A joyous celebration of love and identity, this musical is not to be missed....

Interview: Liam Tobin And Danielle Wade of CHRIS, MRS. at the Winter Garden Theatre

by Ilana Lucas - December 07, 2023

Are you a Christmas cheerleader? A decorated-tree devotee? Do you love Hallmark Christmas movies so much you wish you could see one live? Well, CHRIS, MRS., aims to fulfil that need....

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TORONTO SHOWS


		Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Brampton Music Theatre The Rose (4/3 - 4/6)
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		Hollywood Party 2025 hosted by Access Ballroom Access Ballroom Studio (4/26 - 4/26)
		Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical Randolph Theatre (1/28 - 4/26)
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		Forgiveness Tom Patterson Theatre (5/23 - 9/27) PHOTOS VIDEOS
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