Gordon Lightfoot, Blue Rodeo, Ali Matthews, Matt Anderson and Oh Susanna are just a few of the magical sounds filling Stratford’s concert halls, intimate stages and historic churches throughout November and December. Christmas music is presented in song and dance in the richly costumed holiday pageant that is the Starbright Winter Concert. Or come join in song at traditional Christmas concerts by the Stratford Symphony Orchestra or the Stratford Concert Choir.

Stratford celebrates music for the holidays with concerts for every taste. Here are some of the highlights of our musical season:

• Matt Anderson, November 12, in the historic Knox Presbyterian Church, 8 pm, $30    
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• Emma Lee, November 17, in an intimate recital at Fosters Inn, 6:30 pm, dinner and concert $45 BUY TICKETS
• Ali Matthews, November 27, multiple award winning folk and gospel music at The Church Restaurant, 8 pm, $39 in advance; $49 at the door  BUY TICKETS
• Rick Taylor and Alfie Smith, December 1, Fosters Inn, 6:30 pm, dinner and concert $45   
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• Blue Rodeo, December 3, Canadian icons. Stratford Festival Theatre, 8 pm, $59.50
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• Starbright Christmas Concert, December 4, Stratford Festival Theatre, 2 pm, $35
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• Gordon Lightfoot, December 9, Canadian musical legend, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, 8 pm, $74.50. 1.800.567.1600 or  BUY TICKETS
• Stratford Symphony Orchestra, “Baroque Again - Bach, Handel & More”, December 10, St. James' Anglican Church, Stratford, 7:30 pm, $35   BUY TICKETS
• Oh Susanna with Brock Zeman, December 15, Fosters Inn, 6:30 pm, dinner and concert $45  BUY TICKETS
• Stratford Concert Choir, December 17, Handel’s Messiah a Christmas sing-along, Central United Church, 7:30pm, $20   BUY TICKETS

All prices excluding HST. Additional charges may apply when purchasing tickets online.