The main parade, parties and activities take place on Saturday April 27, but there is much to see and do over the weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon. STRATFORD-upon-Avon is getting ready to party for the 453rd birthday of William Shakespeare – the world’s greatest playwright.
The Bard was born in 1564 and this event has been held for many years on the Saturday nearest his birthdate. Hi there Readers, Stratford-on-Avon District Council is hoping the two-day Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations will pump more than £3 million into the local economy. Thousands of visitors are expected to line the streets in the town centre to enjoy the annual birthday parade, marching bands and colourful characters – the biggest event on Stratford’s calendar. Here, a few creative ways to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday.


Find out more about the Shakespeare birthday celebrations here and see the highlights of 2018’s celebrations. Even though plans for Shakespeare’s Birthday activities have been cancelled, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) are encouraging everyone to take a moment to celebrate the Bard’s birthday on Thursday. This year’s Celebrations weekend also includes […] On Saturday, 25 April, come and feast your senses on our table of entertainment and merriment inspired by Birthday Celebrations … Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration 2019. Here is the timeline of events for Shakespeare’s birthday in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2019. This year’s Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations in Stratford have been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Sarah Summers, clerk at Stratford Town Council, said: “Following advice from the Government and Public Health England on the current COVID-19 […] Paul Workman took on the role of William Shakespeare at the Birthday Celebrations in 2017. Posted on April 21, 2019 by Sherzod Karimov. Shakespeare's birthday is most commonly thought to be 23 April 1564. Shakespeare was born and died on April 23 -- and over 400 years on, we are still celebrating his birthday. Joining up with a Bard birthday bash is the best way to celebrate, but if you’re unable to attend an event, throw your own party! To mark William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday, we are planning a special programme of celebrations in honour of Stratford’s most famous son and the world’s greatest playwright. He is considered by many to be one of the world's greatest writers. William Shakespeare’s birthday is celebrated every April in his home town of Stratford upon Avon. The event, which a key feature in Stratford’s calendar, usually attracts thousands of visitors every year paying tribute to Shakespeare. Celebrations are taking place across the country to mark the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare on 23 April. Photo: Mark Williamson.