Events

As a songwriter and artist, Bruce Cockburn has been revered for decades by fans and musicians alike. He is a seminal folk musician and a "guitarist's guitarist". His songs have touched Canadians for forty years now and have been covered by such diverse and talented artists as Elbow, Judy Collins, Jerry Garcia, Chet Atkins, kd lang, and the Barenaked Ladies. As a guitarist, he is considered among the world's best. The New York Times calls Cockburn a "virtuoso on guitar," while Acoustic Guitar magazine placed him in the esteemed company of Andres Segovia, Bill Frisell, and Django Reinhardt.

Winsome, wicked and witty. Chic Gamine embody the ‘60s girl-group vibe, all grown up and living in a new century.

Five-time Grammy winning Robert Cray plays with such skill and mastery you’d swear he was born with a guitar in his hands. From slow-turning, 1970s-styled R&B beauties to blues-rock with a slight island flavor, Cray’s music is marked with dynamic fretwork and a cool, sly sense of humour.

A bona fide Canadian superstar, Jesse Cook is considered one of the most influential figures in "nouveau flamenco". He is a Juno Award winner, Acoustic Guitar (magazine)'s Player's Choice Award silver winner in the Flamenco Category, and a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year.

We invite you to experience the exquisite voice of 2012 Canadian Folk Music Award winner Rose Cousins. Her hit “Go First” was featured on Grey’s Anatomy, and now you can hear her live in the intimacy of the Studio Theatre!

From the moment Gino arrived on the music scene in the early 70's he has been racking up award after award for his classic pop sound.

It is unusual to call folding chairs cast members, but the hugely talented Mani Soleymanlou brings 35 of them to life in his remarkable new production. One is a compelling story of how one man identifies, and at the same time cannot identify, with his homeland. This comedy has been compared to the writing of Kerouac and the stand-up of David Letterman.

A one-man version of Shakespeare's Hamlet?! Impossible! Not so in the hands of the extraordinary Raoul Bhaneja.

Over the course of two decades, East Coast musician Joel Plaskett has become one of the world’s best-loved Canadian songwriters. Just ask Queen Elizabeth II, who in 2012 bestowed him with her Diamond Jubilee Medal.

One of the most celebrated folk-world-blues artists touring today, with seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Solo Artist and winner of CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Award, Harry Manx has been called the essential link between the music of the East and the West.

Hang on to your cushions and get ready for an adventure in rhyme, song and wordplay! Nathalie’s infectious love of storytelling magically transports young imaginations through whimsical modern-day fairtales, folktales and so much more.

The Alcan Quartet is renowned for consistently winning over the hearts of audiences with their originality, contagious enthusiasm, rich sound, and remarkable cohesion. One of the most polished of current Canadian chamber music ensembles, The Alcan Quartet received a Gramophone Award for their recording of André Matheiu’s chamber works, the most significant honour bestowed in the classical record industry.

Inspired by the innovative spirit of modern jazz, this internationally renowned dance company celebrates its 40th anniversary by taking three incredible pieces on the road.

The Celtic Tenors are without question the most successful classical crossover artists to emerge from Ireland. For over 12 years they have thrilled audiences with performances that include all genres from classical and folk to Irish and pop.

Children will be captivated by huge caterpillars dancing through apples, clouds turning into sheep and confused chameleons travelling to a zoo. How can all this trickery happen? Black light magic!