Event Calendar 

Better Be Home Soon is his latest and fastest selling album to date picking up a Gold Record within three weeks of its release in March 2011. This album was again co-produced by Richard Marx and so far yielding several top 5 singles is still currently being played at country radio. George’s recent performance with Richard Marx on the 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards TV show, showcased the song, “When Love Is All You’ve Got,” written by Marx and country icon Kenny Rogers especially for Canyon. Opening for George Canyon is Ryan Laird.

Ticket Cost

$42.00

"The State Ballet Theater of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world".

Ticket Cost

$55.00/$40.00/$25.00

From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, THE COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event that has audiences and critics on their feet. And now direct from Broadway, THE COLOR PURPLE is coming to you …

Ticket Cost

$76.00

Aaron Haydon - flute, Emma Morrison - violin, Ellen Vollebregt - piano, Harmony Squared - Barbershop - under the direction on Shawn Oakes. The members of the audience are invited to a reception after the performance.

Ticket Cost

$17.00, Student $6.00 / Season: $65.00, Student $22.00

A unique and powerful vocal presence on the Canadian jazz scene, Pangman has enlivened many a venue with her unerring take on classic 1930s era jazz, created when melody and substance reigned supreme. Toronto Life says, “her style has all the vivacity and steppin’ out glee of the jazz age”, and Radio Canada International calls her new record, “absolutely lively, romantic, joyous!”

Ticket Cost

$30.00 General Admission

This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent derived from all areas of Irish life, including three tenors and a seanos dancer, up to date stage technology and rich costumes. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using the traditional and modern arts of dance (ballet, modern dance, jazz) and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient.

Ticket Cost

$46.00

As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. The Barra MacNeils continue to do what they love to do best, and that is playing their music for the fans. Sing and clap along with this amazing group from Cape Breton Island.

Ticket Cost

$39.00

Jamie Stephens Entertainment presents Brent Butt - Star of Corner Gas. Brent's stand up comedy is legendary in the industry, and he is one of the most well respected comedians in the country. From Corner Gas to Brantford, Brent Butt will make this a night you will not forget

Ticket Cost

$55, $45, $35 (plus facility fees)

We first meet our three circus performers boarding the train to their next show. A case of vanishing tickets, however, thwarts their plans and strands them on the platform. It takes every trick in the book (and their suitcases!) to create an impromptu show to raise money for new tickets. But it works! By watching the antics of these 3 enigmatic clowns, the Train Conductor is drawn into their mayhem and magic.

Ticket Cost

$15.00

With the release of its fourth studio album, Believe, Emerson Drive secures its place as the premiere band in contemporary Country music. The quintet's ability to choose first-rate songs, coupled with their own growth as songwriters; and their ability to capture in the studio the energy that has made them one of modern music's must-see live acts.

Ticket Cost

$46.50

The Men of the Deeps, the celebrated Cape Breton coal miners’ choir, has been enchanting audiences all over the world since 1967 with their unique repertoire of mining songs combined with odes to their beloved Nova Scotia. Frequent guests of singer-songwriter Rita MacNeil, they are making their first solo tour of Ontario in six years.

Ticket Cost

$42.50

Education Arts Canada is proud to present "GoldiRocks" - a rockin' musical adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Professional full scale musical with a cast of 14, starring Judy & David from Treehouse TV. A great high-energy field trip for K to Grade 3. FREE teacher resources as well. Seats are going fast. To book your school, please call 1-877-697-6647 ext 111

After a lifetime of training for the "Big Game," Sami Jo never got to play. Sami Jo Small shares a frank and pragmatic message of adjusting to whatever life throws at you, at any time -- of making the most of being put in a situation that is at direct odds of how you had imagined things turning out.

Ticket Cost

$29.50

Five tremendous brass musicians — each a virtuoso in his own right — form the legendary Canadian Brass. With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.”

Ticket Cost

$44.00

Stuart McLean is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist and humorist, and host of CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe.

Ticket Cost

$50.50/$43.50 (student price $33.50 in person only)

The BSO celebrates the great Canadian fiddle heritage! This talented group conveys the authentic fiddle styles of Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton, Shetland, Ontario, Quebec, and Bluegrass, while incorporating elements of Gypsy Swing, Improvisation, Celtic and World Music.

Ticket Cost

$49.00/$42.00/$32.00

Just For Laughs brings more of its funniest alumni to a town near you with the Just For Laughs Road Show! Now in its 9th year touring across Ontario every Spring, the Road Show features four of the best stand-ups straight from the world's largest and most prestigious comedy Festival. Pete Zedlacher hosts an evening of comedy featuring Godfrey, Bret Ernst and Paula Bel.

Ticket Cost

$41.00

Guy Few – trumpet, corno, piano Leslie Fagan – soprano, Stephanie Mara - piano Trumpeter Guy Few, soprano Leslie Fagan and pianist Stephanie Mara make up Project Aria. These incredible musicians present works by great composers including Bach, Handel, Greer, Mendelssohn and Mozart in a sparkling evening, full of delight and fun. The members of the audience are invited to a reception after the performance.

Ticket Cost

$27.00, Student $6.00 / Season: $65.00, Student $22.00

Raucous roots, string super group and 2010 JUNO Nominees, Sultans of String, take audiences on a riveting musical adventure, serving up a spicy stew of French Manouche Gypsy Jazz, Spanish Flamenco, Middle Eastern Folk, and Cuban Rhythms. Seamlessly traversing diverse themes of heart, place and tradition, fiery violin dances with kinetic guitar while a funk bass lays down unstoppable grooves. Throughout, acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound.

Ticket Cost

$30.00 General Admission

For Thirteen years the Grand River Chorus has brought the best choral music to town. They are on stage with the BSO again, with four outstanding soloists. Included in the program will be Beethoven’s powerful “Egmont” Overture, and a piece written by Brantford native Jeff Smallman.

Ticket Cost

$49.00/$42.00/$32.00

Celebrated Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ wizard Tony Monaco makes a return visit to the concert series. Tony continues his mission to raise awareness and appreciation of jazz organ and its importance in genres as diverse as traditional Gospel, R & B and Modern Jazz. He is now Hammond/Suzuki’s prime instrument endorser worldwide.  In August 2012, Tony turns 53 years old as he prays to continue to play his music around the world !!!!!!

Ticket Cost

$30.00 General Admission