Sat, Oct 17
The Secret Path Cushion Concert with Kate Dickson & Shannon Thunderbird (opens show details)
Kate Dickson and Shannon Thunderbird lead a family concert combining singing, drumming and storytelling.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Sat, Oct 17
She Carries the Song (opens show details)
folkrootssoulOriginal act
Celeigh Cardinal, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Lacey Hill share a bill of original songwriting spanning folk, roots and soul.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Oct 21
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin IV (opens show details)
rockTribute act
Classic Albums Live recreates Led Zeppelin IV in a live rock performance.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Oct 23
Fred Eaglesmith (opens show details)
FolkCountryOriginal act
Singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith performs in Burlington.
Fred Eaglesmith official website; photographer not specified.Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Oct 23
The Psalms Project: Mike Janzen with Band (opens show details)
Original act
Mike Janzen and his band perform selections from his three Psalms Project albums, joined by singer Erin Propp.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
Burlington Concert Band: Fall Family Fun Concert (opens show details)
PopConcert bandCover act
A child-friendly concert band program featuring Taylor Swift and K-pop favourites, with the Rolling Meadows School Band.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
Burlington Concert Band: Fall Family Fun Concert (opens show details)
PopConcert bandCover act
A child-friendly concert band program featuring Taylor Swift and K-pop favourites, with the Rolling Meadows School Band.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Oct 30
Legends of Motown (opens show details)
SoulR&BTribute act
A live Motown tribute with singers and musicians.
Legends of Motown official website, image labelled Fullband.jpg; photographer not specified.Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 6
Matthew Good and His Band with Kevin Fox and His String Quartet (opens show details)
Original act
Matthew Good and his band reinterpret his catalogue with a string quartet led by cellist Kevin Fox.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
The Stampeders: One More Time (opens show details)
rockOriginal act
The Stampeders return with their classic Canadian rock hits on the One More Time tour.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 8
Michael Kaeshammer (opens show details)
Original act
Pianist and songwriter Michael Kaeshammer performs a programme drawing on his own songs and instrumental playing.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Nov 11
Trooper (opens show details)
rockOriginal act
Canadian rock band Trooper performs songs from its hit catalogue.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 13
Michelle Wright & Doc Walker (opens show details)
CountryOriginal act
Michelle Wright and Doc Walker share a country-music concert.
Michelle Wright official press page, image labelled Headshot w-crop 4222.jpg; photographer not specified.Original source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 14
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Opera (opens show details)
classicalopera
Burlington Symphony Orchestra presents orchestral overtures and arias from the opera repertoire.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 20
Floydium: Canada’s Pink Floyd Tribute (opens show details)
progressive rockTribute act
Floydium recreates Pink Floyd’s progressive and psychedelic rock repertoire.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 21
Fleetwood Mac Mania (opens show details)
Tribute act
Fleetwood Mac Mania celebrates the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 28
Sarah Harmer (opens show details)
Original act
Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer performs at Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Dec 4
Burlington Welsh Male Chorus with Golden Horseshoe Chorus (opens show details)
choral
Burlington Welsh Male Chorus is joined by the mixed-voice Golden Horseshoe Chorus.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Myriad Ensemble: All Aboard (opens show details)
choralholiday
A family concert pairing choral music with a live reading of The Polar Express.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Jingle Burls 2026: Bruno Nesci & Friends (opens show details)
holidaya cappellaMixed bill
Elvis tribute performer Bruno Nesci and A Cappella Showcase headline a Christmas concert.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Myriad Ensemble: The World for Christmas (opens show details)
choralholiday
A holiday programme featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and seasonal favourites.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 6
Holly Cole Swinging Christmas (opens show details)
jazzpopcountryCover act
Holly Cole and her band join orchestra members for holiday classics with jazz, pop and country influences.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Tue, Dec 8
The Barra MacNeils: An East Coast Christmas (opens show details)
traditionalholiday
The MacNeil siblings perform seasonal favourites, Gaelic ballads and instrumentals.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Dec 11
Steve Michaels: Elvis’ Wonderful World of Christmas (opens show details)
gospelholidayTribute act
Elvis tribute artist Steve Michaels performs Presley’s Christmas recordings with a live ensemble.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 12
The Next Generation Leahy (matinee) (opens show details)
celticholidayMixed bill
The sibling ensemble combines Christmas classics with its own Celtic music, harmonies and step dancing.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 12
The Next Generation Leahy (evening) (opens show details)
celticholidayMixed bill
The sibling ensemble combines Christmas classics with its own Celtic music, harmonies and step dancing.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 12
Sonus Voices: Not Another Christmas Concert (opens show details)
ChoralHolidayCover act
Sonus Voices presents seasonal favourites with singalongs and festive surprises in an all-ages Christmas concert.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Christmas is for Kids (opens show details)
holiday
A one-hour family concert of holiday favourites and audience sing-alongs.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Burlington Concert Band: Sounds of the Season (opens show details)
HolidayConcert bandCover act
Burlington Concert Band joins the St. Andrew’s Bell Choir for an afternoon of carols and seasonal music.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Christmas Spectacular (opens show details)
holiday
A full-length orchestral holiday concert with festive favourites and audience singing.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Dec 16
Classic Albums Live: The Eagles’ Greatest Hits (opens show details)
Tribute act
A live recreation of the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975).
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 17
Brott Music: Handel’s Messiah (opens show details)
classicalchoral
Tania Miller conducts the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and Arcady Singers in Handel’s Messiah. Soloists are to be announced.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Dec 18
A Very Charlie Brown Christmas Concert (opens show details)
holidayTribute act
A piano, bass and drums trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack with the Enchorus Children’s Choir.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 19
4th Annual Whitehorse Winter Classic (opens show details)
folk rockOriginal act
Whitehorse performs songs from All I Want Is All of It with an expanded family band; Chloë Doucet contributes her own songs.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 20
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera: Seasonal Concert (opens show details)
classicalvocal
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera presents a seasonal concert at St. Luke’s.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
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