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PERFORMING ARTS
Today!
2026/27 Esplanade Performing Arts Season
Friday
April
24
to
May 31, 2026
More than 25 shows spanning 13 genres are coming to the Esplanade this fall/winter!
On-Stage Series Bundle!
Tuesday
May
5
to
March 4, 2027
Get a discount on your tickets when you buy all 4 shows for the On-Stage Series as a Bundle!
The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Saturday
June
6
to
June 6, 2026
A live tribute celebrating the legendary music and story of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Cassie & Maggie - On Stage Series
Thursday
October
1
to
October 1, 2026
Cassie and Maggie emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage
Darcy Oake
Illusionist Experience
Thursday
October
15
to
October 15, 2026
Darcy Oake is one of the most in-demand illusionists in the world, known for redefining magic as a cinematic, high-impact live experience
The Boo Revue!
Musical Puppet Show
Saturday
October
24
to
October 24, 2026
The Boo Revue! is a frightfully fun, blacklight, musical puppet show put on every year by the friendly inhabitants of a ghostly old graveyard.
Bury the Hatchet
The story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them.
Wednesday
October
28
to
October 28, 2026
Andrew Borden and his wife Abby are found dead in Fall River, Massachusetts August 1892. Their daughter Lizzie is the main suspect.
Sophie's Surprise 29th
Get ready for the wildest night out you didn’t know you need
Friday
October
30
to
October 30, 2026
Part circus spectacle, part comedy chaos, and all-out 90s house party, this is not your average night at the theatre - it’s the party you wish you never left.
Jake's Gift
The Moving story of a WW2 veteran's return to Juno Beach
Tuesday
November
3
to
November 3, 2026
Jake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Stars & Stories Live - Folsom Prison Revisited
Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison
Saturday
November
7
to
November 7, 2026
It is a concert considered to be one of the greatest in music history — Johnny Cash Live At Folsom Prison.
Brent Butt
Corner Gas creator delivers classic Canadian stand-up comedy
Saturday
November
14
to
November 14, 2026
Corner Gas creator delivers classic Canadian stand-up comedy
Matt Dusk - A Very Sinatra Christmas
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most celebrated vocalists
Sunday
November
22
to
November 22, 2026
Dusk will transport audiences to the golden age of swing, blending timeless holiday classics with the unforgettable style of the one-and-only Frank Sinatra.
William Prince
Country Concert
Tuesday
November
24
to
November 24, 2026
William Prince brings his unmistakable voice and deeply moving songwriting to the stage in support of his latest album, Further From the Country.
Ménestrel - On Stage Series
Thursday
November
26
to
November 26, 2026
Savour the tradition of the troubadours, as Ménestrel breathes vivid life into music that has been shaped by centuries.
Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got The Moves
Wednesday
December
2
to
December 2, 2026
This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs.
GLOB
Sunday
December
6
to
December 6, 2026
Glob is a show that explores the themes of waiting, the unknown, and encounters, staging them in an imaginative, refined, and enchanting universe.
Michelle Wright - Christmas Is Here! Tour
Thursday
December
10
to
December 10, 2026
Award-winning country star Michelle Wright delivers a festive concert of holiday favourites and classic hits.
Silly Billy
Thursday
January
14
to
January 14, 2027
Silly Billy is a story about a rare white buffalo, unhappy with his uniqueness, who goes on a quest to find the magical Unicorn.
On Stage Series - Kellie Loder
Thursday
January
21
to
January 21, 2027
Loder possesses a voice that radiates both warmth and power. With lyrics that are honest and vulnerable, they craft music that feels deeply personal
Hold On To Your Butts
Saturday
January
23
to
January 23, 2027
Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time.
Beauty & the Beast
Saturday
February
20
to
February 20, 2027
Can the Beast learn his lesson and redeem himself before it’s too late? DuffleBag’s adaptation of this timeless classic is guaranteed to ring a Belle!
Donovan Woods
Sunday
February
21
to
February 21, 2027
Known for his candid, emotionally resonant songwriting, Donovan Woods blends folk, country, and pop.
Van Halen 1984 - Classic Albums Live
Thursday
February
25
to
February 25, 2027
Featuring massive hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot for Teacher,” and “I’ll Wait,” the album showcased Eddie Van Halen’s versatility and David Lee Roth’s flamboyant vocals.
Hey Viola!
Saturday
February
27
to
February 27, 2027
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Right
Tom Morello: A Night of Stories & Music
with special guest Ike Reilly
Tuesday
March
2
to
March 2, 2027
An intimate evening of stories, activism, and electrifying guitar from Rage Against the Machine legend Tom Morello.
Lewis & Royal - On Stage Series
Prairie Harmonies and Offbeat Humour
Thursday
March
4
to
March 4, 2027
Prairie folk duo Lewis & Royal blend tight harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and musical comedy for a night of laughs and authentic rural charm.
Rumpelstiltskin
Saturday
March
6
to
March 6, 2027
Alberta Musical Theatre Company reimagines the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin in a thrilling musical filled with mystery, magic, and impossible choices.
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The Peking Acrobats
Saturday
April
17
to
April 17, 2027
This is more than a show—it’s a thrilling celebration of skill, strength, and spectacle. Don’t miss your chance to witness the wonder live!
