how erly can i park at the festival theatre parking lot stratfors

The Stratford Festival says all theatre parking lots open 2 hours before performances at the Festival Theatre, so that’s the earliest you can normally park there. Paid parking is available in the lower Queen Street lot below the theatre, with day-of parking at $25 and a lower pre-booked rate of $20.

What that means

• For a show starting at 8:00 p.m., you can usually park starting around 6:00 p.m..

• If you want the best chance of getting a spot, arriving early is smart because parking is limited and can fill up fast.

• Pre-booking is cheaper and more reliable than paying day-of.

Parking options

• Lower Queen Street Lot: below the Festival Theatre, at Lakeside Drive.

• Upper lot: special-access parking with a valid permit, and sometimes day-of parking if space remains.

• Some limited free parking exists nearby, but it is first-come, first-served.

Practical tip

If you’re going to a popular evening performance, plan to arrive right at opening time or a bit after. That gives you time to park, walk in, and avoid last-minute stress.

TL;DR: You can park 2 hours before the performance at the Festival Theatre lots, and it’s best to arrive early because spaces are limited.