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Performing Arts in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Be Moved.

From travelling productions to home-grown talent; musical acts to historical dramas: the performing arts are alive and well in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

Enjoy live music with good friends, belly-laugh with an evening of comedy, or unwind with dinner and a show: the options are endless.

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Upcoming Shows & Events

Think Global, Act Local: 35 Years of KWIC
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Think Global, Act Local: 35 Years of KWIC

October 29 at 5:30 pm—$100

Think Global, Act Local: 35 Years of KWIC is a celebration of the impact that Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) has had in championing social and environmental justice in Peterborough…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
The Traveling Milburys
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The Traveling Milburys

October 26 at 8:00 pm—$51

The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys! Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Donovan Woods
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Donovan Woods

October 25 at 8:00 pm—$60

Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Skye Wallace
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Skye Wallace

October 24 at 8:00 pm—$22

The Act of Living Tour Skye Wallace missed the turnoff for fitting into a box a long time ago. With a voice like a soaring instrument, unflinching lyricism, and a…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Breabach
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Breabach

October 20 at 4:00 pm—$45

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative scottish music scene. 2022 saw them release…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Yesterday Once More
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Yesterday Once More

October 20 at 12:00 am—$65.50

From the creators of “Oh What A Night!”, and “Four By Four”, direct from Las Vegas to Peterborough comes an electrifying new show – a unique musical revue celebrating the…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Yesterday Once More
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Yesterday Once More

October 19 at 2:00 pm—$65.50

From the creators of “Oh What A Night!”, and “Four By Four”, direct from Las Vegas to Peterborough comes an electrifying new show – a unique musical revue celebrating the…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Miscellany of Folk
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Miscellany of Folk

October 17 at 8:00 pm—$45

Formed in 2022, Miscellany Of Folk is a captivating touring act uniting three talented musicians from Ireland and Newfoundland. The band includes multi-instrumentalist Billy Sutton, accordion maestro Benny McCarthy, and…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Tom Wilson (TEHÅHÀHAKE (two roads)) Trio
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Tom Wilson (TEHÅHÀHAKE (two roads)) Trio

October 5 at 8:00 pm—$40

Tom Wilson is a Canadian musician, author and visual artist. Wilson’s memoir, Beautiful Scars published by Penguin/Random House has become a national bestseller. The memoir has been adapted into a…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Vitals
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Vitals

September 28 at 7:00 pm—$32

Starring Katherine Cullen, the Dora-nominee for Outstanding Performance (Vitals). New Stages is thrilled to launch our 2024-25 season of professional theatre with a unforgettable stripped-down version of the Dora-award-winning play…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Vitals
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Vitals

September 27 at 7:00 pm—$32

Starring Katherine Cullen, the Dora-nominee for Outstanding Performance (Vitals). New Stages is thrilled to launch our 2024-25 season of professional theatre with a unforgettable stripped-down version of the Dora-award-winning play…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Carole Pope
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Carole Pope

September 23 at 7:00 pm—$35

Agent provocateur singer/songwriter Carole Pope is the co-founder of the band Rough Trade. Their signature electronic rock sound, rooted in influences as varied as Punk, Glam, Brel and Brill, coupled…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

September 28 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

October 5 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

October 4 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

October 3 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

September 27 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
poster for the shows
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

September 26 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
poster for the shows
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

September 21 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
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Ghost Story / How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

September 20 at 7:30 pm—$30

The first show for 2024-2025 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild features a double-bill of two short plays. The world premier of Ghost Story by Marni Walsh centres on two women…

364 Rogers St
Peterborough, K9H 1W7
Andy Shauf
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Andy Shauf

October 9 at 8:00 pm—$39.50

Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf. The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised musician’s songs unfold like short fiction: they’re densely layered with colorful characters and a rich…

140 Charlotte St
Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Patio Pints
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Patio Pints

September 25 at 6:30 pm—Free

PATIO PINTS – free concert series offered every Wednesday from JUNE – SEPTEMBER 6:30 – 9:30 pm (open from 5:30 – 10:30 pm) First come first serve, pub style. Reservations…

2709 Dillon Rd
Keene, K9J6X8
Patio Pints
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Patio Pints

September 18 at 6:30 pm—Free

PATIO PINTS – free concert series offered every Wednesday from JUNE – SEPTEMBER 6:30 – 9:30 pm (open from 5:30 – 10:30 pm) First come first serve, pub style. Reservations…

2709 Dillon Rd
Keene, K9J6X8
Patio Pints
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Patio Pints

September 11 at 6:30 pm—Free

PATIO PINTS – free concert series offered every Wednesday from JUNE – SEPTEMBER 6:30 – 9:30 pm (open from 5:30 – 10:30 pm) First come first serve, pub style. Reservations…

2709 Dillon Rd
Keene, K9J6X8
Step Into the Light – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Step Into the Light – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert

May 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm

One of the greatest symphonic masterpieces, Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, takes you on his personal journey, culminating in a child’s vision of heaven. We also welcome back cellist Stephen Tétreault, along…

534 George Street North
Peterborough, K9H 3S2 Canada
Spring Sunrise – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Spring Sunrise – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert

March 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm

A spring concert like no other. Beethoven’s great “Pastorale” Symphony is the main work. It is a journey in music, starting with a walk in the country, some time spent…

290 George St N
Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Indiana Jones Meets the Godfather – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Indiana Jones Meets the Godfather – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert

February 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm

We heard you, Peterborough! Following enormous popular demand after our “Popcorn, Please” program last season, we are presenting a sequel! Come and be thrilled by Rota’s unforgettable score to “The…

290 George St N
Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Season of Light – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Season of Light – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert

December 14 at 7:30 pm

The PSO is thrilled to welcome to Peterborough the JUNO award winning Elmer Iseler Singers under the direction of Lydia Adams. This traditional family celebration will be offered in the…

534 George Street North
Peterborough, K9H 3S2 Canada
Romantic Flames – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Romantic Flames – Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Concert

November 2 at 7:30 pm

Two of the most iconic romantic pieces. Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8 is one of his most beloved works, steeped in Czech folk rhythms and yearning melodies. Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto…

290 George St N
Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H2
Chris D’Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse Tour
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Chris D’Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse Tour

September 13 at 8:00 pm—$32.20 – $62.50

Comedian Chris D’Elia is bringing his Straight Outta The Multiverse Tour to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on September 13th, 2024 at 8:00PM. Chris D’Elia has become one of the most…

151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough
Peterborough, Canada
40th Anniversary of Sawyer Brown with Shenandoah and George Fox
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40th Anniversary of Sawyer Brown with Shenandoah and George Fox

October 30 at 8:00 pm—$59 – $245

Country legends Sawyer Brown announce a stop at the PMC on their national tour, joined by Shenandoah and special guest George Fox. The Tour will stop at the Peterborough Memorial…

151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough
Peterborough, Canada
Danny Michel & Steve Poltz
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Danny Michel & Steve Poltz

November 14 at 8:00 pm—$45

Danny Michel The only good thing about not shopping in record stores anymore is you won’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were…

140 Charlotte St Third Floor
Peterborough, K9J 2T8