live music
Click the date on the calendar to see all of our live music listings. Listen to local talent of all genres, sing your heart out at our monthly karaoke night - there is always something happening here at The Starlight so keep checking back here for all live music updates.
Are you interested in performing at The Starlight? Contact our talent manager at: livemusic@thestarlightstratford.com
Live Music Saturdays Marcia & Jesse Aultman
Marcia and Jesse Aultman are a dynamic husband wife rock duo. They blend the sounds of rock, rockabilly, country and pop to create an engaging and diverse set. Join us for live music every Saturday, 8-11pm. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee with Mary Paige St.Onge
Join us for live music on Sunday with Mary Paige St.Onge - a singer and songwriter from the small town of Seaforth, ON. She loves to perform her originals and covers, ranging from Country to Rock to Pop! Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 6:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Live Music Saturdays Feat Megan Brady
Megan Brady are local singer songwriters from Stratford. This duo is always a blast to have! We are excited to welcome them back to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Lauren Neilson
We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Neilson to The Starlight, a local singer and songwriter. Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Come join us!
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
Live Music feat Johnny Bowes (HOLIDAY EDITION)
Johhy Bowes is an amazing local musician! We are excited to be hosting his holiday concert! He’s always such a fantastic time! Reservations recommended!!! Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Live Music Saturdays Feat Andrew Isles
Andrew Isles is back at The Starlight to grace us with his musical talent - don’t miss out! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Luke Robertson & The Railway Trio (Copy)
We are thrilled to welcome this new Jazz Trio to The Starlight. Featuring local musicians Luke Robertson (guitar), Gop Ratchanon Intarachot ( Drums) & Hoai Nguyen (Bass). Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Come join us!
Live Piano Sessions ft Myles Avigdor
Join us the second Monday of every month for live piano from talented local musician Myles Avigdor. Expect an eclectic mix of genres. Something for everyone. No cover! Support live music in Stratford.
Live Music Saturdays Feat Johan Yundt
Johann is a singer/songwriter based out of Stratford, Ontario. Debut EP "Ol' College Try" out now. We are excited to welcome him back to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Dan Stacey & Kyle Kyle Wilmount
We are thrilled to welcome back Dan Stacey to The Starlight. Dan Stacey is a local award-winning musician, singer songwriter and fiddler. You can catch him busking most weekends here in Stratford or touring Canada. Joining him on The Starlight Sunday Matinee stage will be Kyle Wilmount. Don’t miss out on this special music duo! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Karaoke Night (Holly Jolly HOLIDAY EDITION) @ The Starlight
JOIN US FOR OUR HOLIDAY KARAOKE SPECIAL!!! Grab your friends and your family for Stratford’s fave Monday Night Karaoke! Holiday cocktail specials will be flowing! Bring your holiday tunes ( or not but tis the season;)) Hosted by Jessie Votary this promises to make your holidays even more merrier! Reservations recommended but walk ins always welcome!
MaaC Music Studios Artist Showcase
Join us for a very special Music Showcase produced by Maac Music Records! An eclectic show you won’t want to miss… come support amazing up and coming musicians in our first every Maac Music collaboration. This event is pay what you can with a portion of proceeds going to the artists and a portion of the proceeds going to Wellspring Stratford’s Family Programming that offers unique programming for children who have caregivers who are impacted by cancer. This event is supported in part by Destination Stratford’s Winter Music Pop-Up Program.
Aritst Line Up:
Ethan Maac - @ethan_maac
Mutual Mind - @mutual.mind
Celly Miles - @cellymiles
Meredith MacMillan - @meremacmillan
Gette Ochoa - @gette.ochoa
Rachel Reynolds - @rachelreynoldsmusic
Johann Yundt - @johannmusicc
Liv Robbinson - @livrobbinsonmusic
Don’t Miss This Very Special Evening!
Live Music Saturdays Feat Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber
Join us for a night of live music with Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber, a dynamic duo with 15 years of musical prowess. From international tours to local hotspots, their diverse repertoire promises a unique musical journey. Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Barry & The Damn Fine Friends
We are thrilled to welcome Barry James Payne (of local band String Bone) and his Damn Fine Friends back to The Starlight! Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
NYE 2024 @ The Starlight
Ring in the New Year with the ultimate Starlight celebration!
Whether you are looking to just dance the night away to some of Stratford’s finest musicians or to dine in style ( or even better join us for Dinner & a Show) we have three awesome options for you to choose from!
We have a ONE NIGHT ONLY 3 Course Pre-fixe menu designed by Executive Chef Yva Santini. Seatings available 5:00pm - 5:30, 7pm - 7:30pm & 9pm-9:30pm ( Note to book dinner and a show you must book the 9pm - 9:30pm seating which guarantees you a table for the evening!)
Hot tip: make your evening truly special by adding on The Starlight Signature Seafood Platter and/or Wine & Cocktail pairing!
Dance the night away ... Live music at 9:30 with a special mashup of Stratford’s fave singers Stelle & Carter | MeganBrady (aka The FamJam) ( Tickets can be purchased for the show only but seating is first come first served with this ticket option!)
Toast the beginning of a New Year with complimentary bubbles at midnight!
The Starlight is the place to be NYE 2024!! Tickets are limited so book yours today!
Come for dinner only, or just for the show, or better yet book your dinner & a show for the ultimate New Year’s Experience! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
The Starlight Stitchers
Love to knit or crochet? Join us every 2nd AND 4th Tuesday of the month at The Starlight. No need to reserve a spot - just show up, bring your friends and your stitching gear. We’ll even provide you with your own personal lamp…and cocktails and food, if you wish! See you there! ✨🧶
Karaoke Night @ The Starlight
Join us and our host Myles Avigdor for our monthly Karaoke night!!! 8pm- 11pm the last Monday of everything month. Bring your friends and your favourite tunes and be ready to sing your hearts out ( or at least watch others do so ). Karaoke special $10 MILLER HIGH LIFE & BLACK BIRD SHOT . Walk ins welcome!
Sunday Matinee w Jazz Trio Shilton, McClennan, & Campion
Live jazz lives here at The Starlight and we are so thrilled to welcome back this fabulous local jazz trio. Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Come join us!
Live Music Saturdays Leanne Mayer
Leanne Mayer debuted in 2018 with her EP Bittersweet Remedy, quickly earning recognition in London, Ontario’s indie music scene, including a Forest City London Music Award in 2019. With national airplay on CBC, notable festival performances, and opening for acclaimed artists, she’s now crafting her highly anticipated full-length album for 2025. Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Luke Robertson & The Railway Trio
We are thrilled to welcome this new Jazz Trio to The Starlight. Featuring local musicians Luke Robertson (guitar), Gop Ratchanon Intarachot ( Drums) & Hoai Nguyen (Bass). Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Come join us!
Live Music Saturdays Feat Megan Brady
Megan Brady are local singer songwriters from Stratford. We are excited to welcome them back to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Live Piano Sessions ft Myles Avigdor
Join us the second Monday of every month for live piano from talented local musician Myles Avigdor. Expect an eclectic mix of genres. Something for everyone. No cover! Support live music in Stratford.
Live Music Saturdays Feat Jason Mercer
Jason Mercer is an emerging talent in Ontario's country music scene, hailing from London. Previously part of bands like Them Dang Rattlers and leading The Jason Mercer Band, he has built a reputation for his engaging live performances and compelling songwriting. His music blends country with rock elements, showcasing his storytelling abilities and emotional depth.
Mercer has released notable singles, including "Nobody but You" and "She Thinks," which highlight his lyrical prowess and the vibrancy of his sound. His recent collaborations with Grammy-winning producer Mitch Dane have also elevated the quality of his recordings.
Sunday Matinee w David Picc0
Join us for David Picco’s Inaugral evening at The Starlight. Hailing from St. Johns and living in Toronto he is a singer songwriter you won’t want to miss! We are excited to welcome him to The Starlight! Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Saturday Live Music @ The Starlight ft Luke Robertson
We are thrilled to welcome Luke Robertson this Saturday The Starlight. Luke is an incredible local musician, singer / songwriter you won’t want to miss. Join us for live music every Saturday 8-11. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Scare-aoke Night @ The Starlight
Join us and our host Myles Avigdor for a special Halloween Edition of our monthly Karaoke night!!! 8pm- 11pm. Prizes for best costumes, spooky cocktail specials and a complimentary tequila tasting brought to you by our friends at Espolon Tequila. Bring your friends and your favourite tunes and be ready to sing your hearts out ( or at least watch others do so ) . Walk ins welcome! Reservations recommended ( FREE CANDY)
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Retro Resonance
We are thrilled to Retro Resonance - resonating all of your favourite “retro” music from the 90’s and early 2000’s.
Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover!
Live Music Saturdays Feat Megan Brady
Megan Brady are local singer songwriters from Stratford. This duo is always a blast to have! We are excited to welcome them back to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft York Street Thought Process
We are thrilled to welcome York Street Thought Process to The Starlight. York Street Thought Process, the musical collaboration between Jaron Camp and Rachael Frankruyter, offers an intimate experience, crafting a spirited blend of indie-folk and improvisation. Having charmed audiences across Southern Ontario, from intimate venues to lively festivals, York Street Thought Process provides a playful and authentic folk experience. Having released their debut album "Roots" in the summer of 2022, the duo recently ventured to the east coast to record a new album set to release in 2024. Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 4-7. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Music Saturdays Feat Chrito Graham
Christo Graham is a musician, actor, and graphic designer. He has recorded and released seven self-produced albums and performed across Canada, as well as designed posters and promotional material for over 50 theatrical productions. He composed, produced and performed the music and voice for Margaret Atwood's Angel Catbird, and earned a META nomination for his performance of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet. He is currently recording a rock opera entitled Clown Riot and his latest album Turnin' is set to release on vinyl on November 6, 2020.. We are excited to have him at The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft The Railway Trio
We are thrilled to welcome this new Jazz Trio to The Starlight. Featuring local musicians Luke Robertson (guitar), Gop Ratchanon Intarachot ( Drums) & Hoai Nguyen ( Bass). Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Music Saturdays Feat dave menard
Dave has performed and toured across Canada and around the world with various bands and artists. His performance experiences include a variety of genres ranging from Jazz to Rock, Country to Folk and most everything in between. In the last few years, Dave has extended his versatility to include guitar, enabling him to add focus on playing solo and duo acoustic shows. In addition to drums and guitar, Dave is also a sought after gifted and experienced lead and harmony singer. He's currently a teacher at Sherwood Systems in Kitchener, Long & McQuade and KW Bilingual School in Waterloo, Ontario. Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Sunday Matinee Live @ THe Starlight w Jazz DUO Travis Baynham & Grace San Andres
We are thrilled to welcome these local jazz musicians to perform at The Starlight. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Music Saturdays feat johnny Bowes
Johhy Bowes is an amazing local musician! We are excited to welcome him to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
THE STARLIGHT ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH!!!
WE’RE TURNING ONE!! Where did the time go? Join us all night Friday Oct 4th to celebrate one year of business and fun times here in Stratford Ontario at 64 Wellington St. DJ Nineteen Ninety Nix is on at 8 spinning funk, groove, jazz that’s sure to get you dancing ( or at least a solid sway;), Drink Specials all night, FREE PICKLED EGGS ( OMG), Merch giveaways, & general merriment ;) Reservations recommended but WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME! We look forward to seeing you and want to thank each an every guest for making our first year here in Stratford so memorable!
Karaoke Night @ The Starlight
Join us and our host Myles Avigdor for our monthly Karaoke night!!! 8pm- 11pm the last Monday of everything month. Bring your friends and your favourite tunes and be ready to sing your hearts out ( or at least watch others do so ). Karaoke special $10 MILLER HIGH LIFE & BLACK BIRD SHOT . Walk ins welcome!
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft York Street Thought Process
We are thrilled to welcome York Street Thought Process to The Starlight. York Street Thought Process, the musical collaboration between Jaron Camp and Rachael Frankruyter, offers an intimate experience, crafting a spirited blend of indie-folk and improvisation. Having charmed audiences across Southern Ontario, from intimate venues to lively festivals, York Street Thought Process provides a playful and authentic folk experience. Having released their debut album "Roots" in the summer of 2022, the duo recently ventured to the east coast to record a new album set to release in 2024. Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 4-7. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Saturday Live Music @ The Starlight ft Luke Robertson
We are thrilled to welcome Luke Robertson this Saturday The Starlight. Luke is an incredible local musician, singer / songwriter you won’t want to miss. Join us for live music every Saturday 8-11. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Piano Sessions ft Myles Avigdor
Join us the second Monday of every month for live piano from talented local musician Myles Avigdor. Expect an eclectic mix of genres. Something for everyone. No cover! Support live music in Stratford.
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight FT TIffany Deriveau & Guest
We are thrilled to welcome for the first time Tiffany Deriveau to Sundays at The Starlight. Tiffany hails from Windsor, Ontario Canada. She received her training in dance from Edmunds Towers School of Dance and her musical education from the Royal Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of her mentor, Pete Palazzolo. Her background in music and dance have lead to a career in musical theatre and roles in film and television. Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Music Saturdays with Tyler Montague March
Tyler March is a Cambridge based musician/ singer songwriter. We are excited to welcome him for the first time to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Live Piano Sessions ft Myles Avigdor
Join us the second Monday of every month for live piano from talented local musician Myles Avigdor. Expect an eclectic mix of genres. Something for everyone. No cover! Support live music in Stratford.
Sunday Matinee Live @ The Starlight ft Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley of BLUE STANDARD
Raoul Bhaneja and Jesse Whiteley (Toronto) of BLUE STANDARD make their Stratford debut at The Starlight playing not so familiar standards inspired from the recordings of Joe Williams, Ray Charles, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole and many more.
Their debut album "A Good Thing" was release in January 2019 and recorded live off the floor at Canterbury Music in Toronto.
Raoul is an actor and musician known for his work with his Maple Blues Award winning band Raoul and The Big Time who have entertained audiences across Canada for the last quarter century. He's also known to audiences for his work on stage (Stratford Festival) and on camera as one of Canada's most respected actors. Jesse Whiteley is a piano and organ player, arranger, singer, conductor and a member of one of the countries most respected roots music families. He has performed across Canada and the US with numerous acts and can be found any night of the week on a stage in Toronto. Sunday Fundays just got a whole lot better! Join us for live music every Sunday afternoons at 6pm - 8pm. Support local live music. No cover! Stay tuned here for all the music coming this spring and summer on Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Live Music Saturdays feat Graham Bedard
Graham Bedard is an amazing local musician! We are excited to welcome them back to The Starlight! Join us for live music every Saturday. Follow us on instagram for artist details. Show starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time!
Live Piano FeaT Rory Lavelle
Rory Lavelle joins us from Toronto. He is an incredibly talented singer songwriter, musician and pianist! We are excited to welcome him to The Starlight! Join us for live piano every Monday (except for the last Monday of the month when we hold our monthly Karaoke night) . Follow us on instagram for artist details.Music starts at 8:00 pm. No cover. Support local live music in Stratford and come on out for a great time! See him play here