Read on to find out what’s on in Stratford this weekend Dec 7-9.

Whatever you do, do this: Visit the Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market, which is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What’s on in Stratford this weekend Dec 7-9

Stratford-upon-Avon theatre this weekend

RSC: A Christmas Carol came to the stage this week. Also on this weekend is Timon of Athens. Plus tours and tower visits.

Stratford-upon-Avon cinema

Stratford-upon-Avon Picturehouse: Screenings include Tulip Fever; The Old Man & The Gun; and Shoplifters. The Kids’ Club film (Saturday 11.15am; tickets £2) is Christopher Robin.

Everyman: Screenings include Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse; Ralph breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2; and Creed II.

READ MORE: Christmas shows, including film classics, in December

Family events in Stratford-upon-Avon

*Cancelled* Caterpillar Cafe is at Tyler House on Friday, 10am-2pm.

After School Club at Boston Tea Party (Friday at 4pm): the activity is making Christmas cards. Booking required.

READ MORE: Where to see Father Christmas in Stratford-upon-Avon, including next week’s Santa Sleigh routes

Other Stratford-upon-Avon events this weekend

Join the Christmas Craft and Cocktail Club at Hooray’s on Friday at 6.30pm.

Excelsa Voces: A Concert for Winter at The Guild Chapel, Friday from 7.30pm.

See Meet On The Ledge at The Bear Pit Theatre on Friday or Saturday.

It’s the Santa Scramble (AKA a 5km obstacle course) at Stratford Racecourse on Saturday from 10am in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice. See more on other Christmas events in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Comic Con is on Saturday from 10am-5.30pm at the Leisure Centre. Admission £5.

Amicantus choir will perform at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday with festive favourites. Tickets £8; book here.

It’s a Classical Christmas with Karl Loxley at Stratford Play House on Saturday. Tickets £20.

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Lamplighter: Me, Him and The Others, Friday evening; Christmas party night, Saturday evening.

Keys & Kitchen: The Strangers, Saturday evening; Keys sessions, Sunday evening.

Stratford Alehouse: Carrick, Saturday from 8pm; Boogie Brothers, Sunday from 5pm.

Connolly’s Deli Tapas Bar: Andrew James, Saturday from 8.30pm.

The West End: The Rockbottoms, Saturday from 8.30pm.

Cox’s Yard: Live music, Saturday from 9.30pm.

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The usual Stratford-upon-Avon attractions

• River and canal tours
• Daily walking tours with Stratford Town Walk
• Shakespeare Walking Tour from Tudor World, Saturday at 2pm. Also ghost tours every evening
• The Stratford Town ghost walk, Saturday at 7.30pm
• *Cancelled due to Comic Con* Roller disco at Stratford Leisure Centre, Saturday 6-8pm (£5.50 with skate hire)
• Rother Street Market Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm
• Sunday Upmarket on Bridge Street, 10am-5pm
• All the usual attractions are open, including Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, The MAD Museum, Tudor World, Magic Alley, the Butterfly Farm, Escape Live, and the Shakespeare Family Homes.
• The Stratford Big Wheel is now closed for 2018.

Upcoming Stratford-upon-Avon events

Aladdin comes to the Attic Theatre from Thursday December 13. See other Christmas shows in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Spotted on social media

Check out the map of this year’s Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market, running Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See more info about the town’s Christmas markets.

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