Sat, Oct 17
The Last of the Duke Street Kings: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen (opens show details)
rockTribute act
A live tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Sat, Oct 17
Oh So Sweet: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot (opens show details)
Tribute act
A seven-piece ensemble performs songs from Gordon Lightfoot’s catalogue.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Oct 18
Jed and the Valentine: Scavenger’s Instinct Tour (opens show details)
FolkOriginal act
The Alberta duo brings its Scavenger’s Instinct album-release tour to Donaleigh’s, with vocal harmonies and roots-oriented songwriting.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Oct 21
Athena Trio: In a Landscape (opens show details)
Classical
Carol Hardy, Jody Evans and Lisa Perry combine flute, clarinet, voice and piano in a midday program including Delibes and Saint-Saëns.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Oct 22
The Highwaymen Show: Great American Outlaws (opens show details)
countryTribute act
A tribute to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Oct 22
Underscored Sound Presents LIVE @ THE 5 (opens show details)
Underscored Sound’s Live at the Five showcase features Cory James Mitchell at the Five Points Theatre.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
Long Live: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute (opens show details)
Tribute act
Long Live brings its unofficial Taylor Swift tribute show to Barrie.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
Chamber Scenes: Millwood Trio (opens show details)
classicalchamber
Jasper Wood, Gregory Millar and Michael Westwood perform as the Millwood Trio.
Image source: Barrie Concert Association official event listing.Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Mon, Oct 26
Dayglo Abortions with The Sceptor and The Fast Life (opens show details)
punkrockmetal
Dayglo Abortions headlines a punk and metal bill with The Sceptor, The Fast Life and an additional act to be announced.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Oct 28
Verona Florrist with Goat Farm and Half Tight (opens show details)
doomstoner rock
A three-band bill of doom and stoner rock featuring Toronto’s Verona Florrist, Rochester’s Goat Farm and Barrie’s Half Tight.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Oct 30
The Try Umphs with High Road Pilots and Mirrage (opens show details)
rock
The Try Umphs, Barrie’s High Road Pilots and Wasaga Beach’s Mirrage play an all-ages rock bill.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 1
Huronia Symphony: Sixty Years in Motion (opens show details)
Classical
Huronia Symphony opens its Diamond Jubilee season with a concert celebrating the community orchestra’s 60 years.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Nov 5
Dead Tired with Evil Age, Tangents and Kill the Artist (opens show details)
hardcore punknoise rockmetalOriginal act
Hamilton’s Dead Tired headlines an all-ages heavy-music bill with Evil Age, Tangents and Kill the Artist.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 6
Floydium: A Tribute to Pink Floyd (opens show details)
progressive rockpsychedelic rockTribute act
Floydium performs a live tribute to Pink Floyd.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
Pop Punk Party: The Fast Life, Hey Slugger, Milhowse and Derby (opens show details)
pop punkrock
Four bands share this all-ages pop-punk show at CW Coops.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
Grease Live (opens show details)
rock and rollTribute act
A concert tribute to the music of Grease and the 1950s and 1960s, with a live rock-and-roll band.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
Ric Ross: Reflections – Songs of Remembrance (opens show details)
Original act
Ric Ross presents original songs of remembrance, inspired by people who served in wartime.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 8
Punk Rock Grand Prix: ThunderGoose, The Mendozaz, Deaf Sentence and Jamie Rose X (opens show details)
PunkPunk rock
Gary From Barrie presents a four-act punk bill at CW Coops with an all-ages, pay-what-you-can option.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 8
Resistor and Dead Days with Nullifier (opens show details)
hardcoremetalcoreOriginal act
Resistor and Dead Days bring their hardcore and metalcore tour to Barrie, joined by Nullifier.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 13
Rock 95 Birthday Bash: Big Sugar, Trans-Canada Highwaymen and Wild High (opens show details)
Rock
Rock 95’s 38th birthday concert features Big Sugar, Trans-Canada Highwaymen and Wild High. Admission is restricted to contest winners; tickets are not offered as a regular public sale.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 13sold out
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (opens show details)
Tribute act
A live string quartet performs a Candlelight concert at Collier Street United Church.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 21
Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan (opens show details)
worldcelticjazzMixed bill
Sultans of String are joined by guest singer Rebecca Campbell in a seasonal programme of originals and familiar songs.
Image source: Barrie Concert Association official event listing. Photo credit: Kurt Firla (identified in official image filename).Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 22
Tina (Hoodcelebrityy): Live in Barrie (opens show details)
Planet Rock, SOR and KOR present Tina live at the Queens Hotel. The venue lists an early event window of 17:00–22:00; the artist’s stage time is not specified.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 27
Abbamania with Night Fever and Guest (opens show details)
Abbamania and Night Fever appear together at Georgian Theatre.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 28
Crystal Jukebox: The Best of Foreigner and Styx (opens show details)
rockTribute act
Crystal Jukebox performs music by Foreigner and Styx in support of Make-A-Wish Canada.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 29
Daniel Vnukowski: Storm and Sea, Turbulence and Tranquility (opens show details)
classical
Pianist Daniel Vnukowski presents a programme featuring Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Chopin.
Image source: Barrie Concert Association official event listing.Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Epic Elton (opens show details)
rockTribute act
Jeff Scott and Epic Elton perform a tribute to Elton John.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 6
Rupee Live in Concert (opens show details)
Planet Rock and SOR Concerts present Rupee at the Queens Hotel. The venue lists a 17:00–23:00 event window; the artist’s stage time is not specified.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 10
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (opens show details)
Tribute act
A live string quartet performs a Candlelight concert at Collier Street United Church.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 10
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA (opens show details)
Tribute act
A live string quartet performs a Candlelight concert at Collier Street United Church.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Huronia Symphony: Dancing Through the Holidays (opens show details)
Classical
Huronia Symphony presents a festive orchestral program including Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 17
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (opens show details)
holidayTribute act
A live string quartet performs a Candlelight concert at Collier Street United Church.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 17
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (opens show details)
holidayTribute act
A live string quartet performs a Candlelight concert at Collier Street United Church.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 17
Under the Lights: A Tribute to the Music of Charlie Brown Christmas (opens show details)
JazzHolidayTribute act
Thompson Egbo-Egbo’s trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s music from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
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