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Lights On Stratford

Friday, December 12, 2025 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
Free

Lights On Stratford returns with illuminated art and interactive installations across Stratford’s downtown and park system. This year’s theme, RADIANCE, highlights works from international, national, and local artists.

Featured Installations:

  • CHRONOHARP — Canadian Premiere (Market Square)
    A large interactive installation combining light, colour, and sound.
  • Birds of a Feather — World Premiere (Tom Patterson Island)
    Six oversized illuminated birds that respond to nearby voices and sound.
  • Wayfinding (Welcome Centre)
    A light-based installation by local artist Josh Bean.
  • Student Digital Art (Welcome Centre)
    Media installations created by students from the University of Waterloo Stratford School.

Additional Highlights

  • Everbright Interactive Wall (Welcome Centre)
  • Lightwall — voice-activated light display
  • Heart — illuminated bandshell installation
  • Lightbridge — lighting along Waterloo Street bridge
  • Food trucks on select evenings
  • Free hop-on/hop-off shuttle between installation sites (not running Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1)

December 12, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Thursdays to Sundays, 5:00–10:00 PM
Downtown Stratford & Market Square
FREE Admission

Date & Time:

Friday, December 12, 2025 - Sunday, January 18, 2026

Cost:

Free

VENUE:

Stratford Market Square

1 Wellington St
Stratford, Ontario N5A 2L2 Canada

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