Who’s Playing at Stratford’s Christmas Markets: The Music Line-Up

Brimstone, Rock Choir, school choirs and The Sax Pistols are among the acts across the two market weekends. The day-by-day line-up, and the first stalls and food named.

By Alex Harrington 2 min read Source: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
The Christmas tree of lights at the Market Cross roundabout in Stratford-upon-Avon at dusk, with the Barclays clock tower and Tudor buildings
The Christmas tree at the Market Cross, December 2023. Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0

Local choirs, school children, the band Brimstone and roaming saxophonists The Sax Pistols will play the Stratford Christmas market this year, according to the line-up published by Stratford-on-Avon District Council on 11 November. The Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Markets run on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November and Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, open 12pm to 8pm on the Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on the Sundays.

On this page
  1. Who’s playing, day by day
  2. Stalls, food and drink
  3. Before you go

The main stage is the Waterside Performance Area. On both Sundays a second stage opens on Henley Street.

Who’s playing, day by day

  • Saturday 28 November: Brimstone (12pm and 3.30pm), singer Molly Smout (2pm and 5pm) and the Stratford Musical Theatre Company Choir (6.30pm), all on Waterside.
  • Sunday 29 November: Holy Trinity Primary School Choir (10am), Rock Choir (11am on Waterside, 12pm on Henley Street), Brimstone (12pm and 3.30pm), and The Sax Pistols roaming the market from 4pm.
  • Saturday 5 December: St Gregory’s Primary School Choir (11.30am), singer Elodie Markwell (12.30pm) and Shelter Choir (4pm), with The Sax Pistols roaming.
  • Sunday 6 December: Brimstone (10am and 12pm), Got2Sing Choir (11am) and Holy Trinity Church Choir (1.15pm) on Waterside; Louise Hatton Choir with her vocal students and Holy Trinity Primary School Choir on Henley Street; plus Ukes of Ale (2.30pm) and Stamp Choir (4pm).

The council says the full programme is available on request.

Stalls, food and drink

The market is organised by LSD Promotions. Stalls named so far sell jewellery, ceramics, fused glass, velvet jackets, tweed accessories, art prints, handmade teddy bears and gifts for dog lovers. Local and regional producers include Bluebell Cottage Fudge, Shakespeare Distillery, Gwatkin Cider Co and Ryan Jepson Cheeses. To eat and drink there will be churros, cannoli, doughnuts, German sausages, Italian piadinas, Nepalese momos, bubble waffles, a chocolate fountain, mulled wine and warm cocktails.

The Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon, Councillor Sam McNaught Barrow, said: “I am particularly pleased to see local schools, choirs and performers taking part, making the markets a real celebration of our community. I would encourage everyone to come along and experience the magic of Christmas in Stratford-upon-Avon.”

Before you go

Bridge Street, High Street, Henley Street, Sheep Street, Waterside and nearby streets close to traffic for both weekends: see which streets shut and when. Our Stratford Christmas market guide has parking, Park & Ride, toilets, accessibility and the quietest times to visit, and the Christmas in Stratford hub has everything else on this season.

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Alex Harrington

Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.

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