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Blank Expression with The Dead Souls
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Blank Expression with The Dead Souls
Bradley Hale performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
Red Output with Ruby Doom.
Release show for upcoming average james. album, "no harm done.". Doors at 8pm; music start not separately announced.
Promotional artwork from Noise Floor Productions event listing
An afternoon live-band performance at The Red Chevron.
Andrew Wan joins the GSO, conducted by Adam Johnson, for Sibelius’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
Promotional artwork: River Run Centre
Tommy Youngsteen: Fleetwood Mac Rumours
Photo: Tommy Youngsteen official website (photographer not specified)
RockSearch 2026 winners The Jailbirds take over TABU Nightclub on October 17th with The Last Armada.
Promotional artwork from The Jailbirds event listing
Bradley Hale performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
Fuzz Vultures & Night Chill: Halloween Beach Party. Venue lists 10pm; artist listing says 9:30pm. Check with venue before going.
A tribute performance celebrating the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.
An open jazz-standards session for musicians and listeners, hosted by the Guelph Jazz Society.
Promotional artwork: Guelph Jazz Society
So Faint with Ada Lea
Photo: Sean Sroka / Killbeat Music
An afternoon live-music performance by Brianna at The Bullring.
The Weather Station with Geordie Gordon
Photo: Tess Roby / Killbeat Music
An afternoon live-music performance by Brandon P at The Bullring.
An album-release tour stop supporting Jubilation Potpourri, with Joseph Gallo Jr. performing with a live band.
Spencer Burton
Photo: Vanessa Heins / Killbeat Music
Animal Boy with The Fake Friends & Customer Service. Venue lists 7:30pm doors; Ticketscene says 8pm doors and 9pm show. Promotional poster says 8pm without distinguishing doors from show. Confirm with venue.
Event artwork published by Brothers Brewing Company
Gabe Grieve performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
A seven-piece ensemble performing jazz-rock, blues, bebop and contemporary jazz, produced by the Guelph Jazz Society and Brothers Brewing.
Guelph duo The Woebegones performs at the Civic Museum. Admission by donation begins at 5pm; concert at 7pm.
Celeigh Cardinal, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Lacey Hill share songs and stories in an intimate theatre programme.
Promotional artwork: River Run Centre
Solo cello with metal and Middle Eastern influences opens the Cello-centricity! series. Venue calendar lists an 11pm end; organizer ticket page lists 10pm. Doors 7:30pm and music 8pm agree.
Reuben and the Dark with MOONRIIVR
Photo: Carly Foulkes / Killbeat Music, 2022 (archive)
Gabe Grieve performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
Ivy Gardens with Vida & LVFH.
An afternoon live-band performance at The Red Chevron.
An all-ages Halloween bill with punk, hard rock and folk, presented by Showlab’s emerging concert producers.
Promotional artwork: Guelph Youth Music Centre / Showlab
Jailbird performing with openers, The Pinkies. October 24th at the Red Brick Café in Guelph, Ontario.
Promotional artwork from Jailbird event listing
A second Raphael Weinroth-Browne programme brings Baroque, post-rock and experimental-noise influences.
Eyes Like Static
Gabe Grieve performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
Poetry by Madhur Anand, Anna Bowen, Carla Reimer and Em Wright, with music by Ajay Heble, Jashen Edwards, Stephen Vickery and Amy McCann.
The 1923 silent film with live choral accompaniment from Guelph Chamber Choir.
Promotional artwork: Guelph Chamber Choir
The 1923 silent film with live choral accompaniment from Guelph Chamber Choir.
Promotional artwork: Guelph Chamber Choir
Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh
An afternoon live-music performance by Emma H at The Bullring.
An afternoon live-music performance by Maddie at The Bullring.
Slow Leaves with Matthew Holtby
An afternoon live-music performance by Lauren & Ahyan at The Bullring.
Brad James performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
The Prague quartet performs music by Smetana, Bartók and Beethoven for Guelph Musicfest Encore.
The History of Rock and Soul performs the songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Brad James performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am.
Halloween Party: Broad Band, Royal City Union & Cabbage
Promotional artwork: The Red Chevron
Layered cello, rhythm and atmosphere in Silence’s autumn cello series.
Brad James performs live at Stampede Ranch. Advertised hours are 9:30pm–1:30am. The overnight finish falls during the daylight-saving clock change; confirm the exact finish with the venue.
Bluff with The Royal Few & Dorene.
Let’s Be Frank – The Music of Frank Sinatra
New Brunswick trio Preeper Rhaye MacKay brings three-part harmony and folk songwriting.
Haley Marie’s live musical documentary combines Beatles songs with stories from the band’s history.
Promotional artwork: River Run Centre
Piano and cello meet in a programme rooted in contemporary improvisation.
Two cellists explore the instrument’s range in the Cello-centricity! series.
Two duo configurations explore contrasting cello textures.
Cello with effects pedals closes the autumn series.
Plans can change. Follow the original listing for current times, tickets and availability. Listings marked “Details to confirm” need a second look before you head out.
BEYOND THE LISTINGS
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The places that bring
live music to Guelph.
A downtown concert room with a rolling touring and local bill. Most shows use a standing format; check each event’s age designation.
02A home for exploratory listening, from improvised music to folk. Its autumn Cello-centricity! programme puts one instrument in many different settings.
03A nonprofit bar and upstairs event hall. Membership is not required to attend; the venue directs proceeds back into community support.
04The city’s Main Stage and Studio Theatre host orchestral concerts, songwriters and touring productions. Selected shows offer sliding-scale prices.
05A community music centre whose Recital Hall hosts concerts and all-ages Showlab bills.
06A vegetarian and vegan downtown gathering place with live music, including the Guelph Jazz Society’s monthly jam.
07A downtown live-music bar established in 1989. Its programme also includes open mic and karaoke nights; check the venue for the current bill.
08A cafe and small performance space that supports local music and visual art.
09A downtown brewery and community gathering place that hosts bands, workshops and food pop-ups.
10Downtown venue hosting live bands and touring artists.