Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations 2025
Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026. Please click here for details.
Videos & Photos
Discover or re-live Stratford-upon-Avon's Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations through our archive of photographs and films.
Help us illustrate the story of the tradition by sharing your own photographs and film with us.
Get Involved
There are many ways that you can help to secure the future of Shakespeare’s annual celebrations in the town where he was born, raised, schooled, married, retired and ultimately buried.
Why Support UsThe traditional Birthday Celebrations return to Stratford-upon-Avon in April, extending a hand of cultural friendship to many national and international visitors who come to join in the festivities.
During the Covid-19 pandemic when the arranging of a physical parade was not possible, we released a virtual celebration which was broadcast via YouTube. This can be accessed via the link www.shakespeares-birthday.uk.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 25 April 2026 for next year's celebrations.