Feeling Groovy? Then you’re all set for a "1960s Concert on The Hill". Andy Forgie & Big Black Smoke take you on a trip from Liverpool to Laurel Canyon! Beatles, Beach Boys, Stones, The Mamas & The Papas and more. Far out!

Held together by equal measures of heartbreak and hope, and featuring performances from some of Canada’s most accomplished instrumentalists, Under the Big Big Sky plays like the soundtrack to a vintage film. A fluent mix of blues, jazz and R&B tinged western swing that pays homage to some of Russell deCarle’s all-time favourite artists while remaining simultaneously fresh and familiar.

Winner of both the Polaris Music Prize and a Juno for Indigenous Artist of the Year, Jeremy Dutcher is a Two-Spirit song carrier, composer, activist, and ethnomusicologist from Tobique First Nation in Eastern Canada. Explore pain and beauty in a fusion of experimental pop, art rock, jazz and neoclassical music from this very special artist.

Hilario Durán and his Latin Jazz Big Band are the winners of the 2024 JUNO Award in the Jazz Album of the Year (Group) category for “Cry Me A River”. On the recording “Cry Me A River”, the celebrated Cuban-Canadian composer and piano-master Hilario Durán leads his 19-piece ensemble, featuring special guests Paquito D’Rivera and Horacio “El Negro” Hernández in a stellar big band recording - the first in 17 years.

Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots. This talented family continues to wow audiences around the world with captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. Family entertainment at its highest level.

Friends from Alderville First Nations gather for an intimate and evocative evening of music, art and storytelling with Dave Mowat, Jordan Mowat, Ansley Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Cale Crowe, Peggy Day, and others.

The dynamic duo is back, and without a script in sight! Comedic virtuosos Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Debra McGrath (Little Mosque on the Prairie) prove why — when it comes to improv — it’s just best to say “yes”! Eyewatering, side-splitting, jaw-aching fun! Opening Act - Eve Parker Finley.

We are delighted to welcome the Ganaraska Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus at the Cobourg & Area Museum. Join us for their entertaining a cappella harmony.

The Urban Highlanders is a wide open musical adventure featuring bagpipes, saxophones, an array of tribal percussion, guitar and strings. It is the inspiration of bandleader bagpiper, songwriter and storyteller Grier Coppins. After a few decades of playing R&B-inspired music with  renegade bagpipe quintet Taxi Chain, Grier’s idea was to return to a more acoustic driven instrumental combo of ethnic inspired music as he had played throughout the 1980s with Rare Air.

Writer of some of indie rock’s most life-affirming and celebratory anthems, Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew shares a new side in an intimate concert featuring songs from his latest solo album, Aging.

Since its launch in 2018, Westben’s international Performer-Composer Residency (PCR) has brought together over 169 artists from more than 25 countries to gather, learn from each other, and co-create. Celebrate the colourfully collaborative work of this year’s 10 international creators as they share an exciting night of world premieres exploring the theme of ‘Music of Many Gardens.’

One of the world’s leading concert pianists, Angela Hewitt, continues to appear in recital and as soloist with major orchestras throughout Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Asia. This world-renowned Bach interpreter presents the Partita No.6 along with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Brahms’ Variations on the Theme of Handel and works by Scarlatti.

Over 37 years, the New Zealand String Quartet has established a glittering international reputation for its insightful interpretations and dynamically communicative performing style. Hear their captivating performances of Tabea Squire’s “I Danced, Unseen” along with Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 2 and the Debussy String Quartet.

Founding member and former lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page continues to garner international acclaim for a dazzling solo career since 2009.

Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth teams up with the NZSQ and pianist Laura Loewen for the world premiere of “The Seasons” by Godfrey Ridout and Brian Finley, along with Vaughan Williams’ ever-popular song cycle “On Wenlock Edge”. The NZSQ also includes Haydn’s sunny Quartet in Eb, Op. 71, #3.

For over a decade and a half now, The Wanted have built a reputation for writing honest and gritty roots songs, infused with a spirit that’s darkly haunting, incisively witty, or just plain fun. It’s an approach the Toronto-based group has honed since their early days, cutting their teeth at storied roots venues and releasing their self-titled debut album, tallying close to a half-million Spotify streams.

Four-time Juno nominee Sarah Slean has released 11 albums in over 10 countries worldwide. A modern-day Renaissance woman, her artistry demonstrates an astonishing breadth, from poetry and painting to her own unique blend of classical and pop music.

The Lions Club Concerts on the Bay feature The Plowboys - a band that plays traditional 50s and 60s Country, from Belleville, Ontario. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair! Admission is free.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Art of Time brings together four Canadian pop icons along with top talents from the pop, jazz, and classical worlds to reimagine The Beatles’ iconic 1967 album in its entirety. Originally programmed in 2012, the ensemble’s roster of accomplished composers was set loose upon the source material, creating arrangements that maintain The Beatles’ impeccable vocal harmonies while pushing the boundaries of the underlying textures.

Quintissimo is hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for its after school-music program in Prince Edward County. Quintissimo is committed to providing free tuition, instruments, and music to students who may not otherwise have access to these resources. Admission is by donation.