Silver medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin has emerged as one of the most important pianists of his generation. Recipient of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec and of the prestigious Career Development Award conferred by the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, he was awarded the Prix Denise-Pelletier in November 2022, becoming the youngest recipient in the history of the Prix du Québec. Guelph Musicfest is thrilled to present Charles again in this closing concert in the 2025 series. PROGRAM: Debussy, Suite Bergamasque; Ravel, Sonatine; Poulenc, Suite Napoli, FP. 40; Chopin, Four Scherzos

Port Hope will be the place to be this July 1. Join us for a vibrant community celebration!

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF) on July 4-5, 2025!!! Showcase diverse Canadian talent and a variety of world music genres, this vibrant event offers live performances, dance, workshops, global cuisine, a beer and wine garden, and a family-friendly activities. Stay tuned for updates!!!

Unveil the magic of the Vaughan international Music Festival (VIMF) 2025, York Region's premier cultural extravaganza!!!

Experience the growth of our diverse audience and sensational local and international talent, reaching over 1 million online users and 9,000 attendees last year, solidifying VIMF as a must-attend event for music and culture enthusiasts across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Indulge in a free, inclusive and accessible celebration, taking place on July 4-5, 2025, in the heart of Vaughan's emerging downtown.  Our dedicated team is passionately curating another extraordinary lineup of local artists for the community to relish and appreciate.  Alongside mesmerizing musical performances, the event will showcase diverse dance acts, workshops, delectable international cuisine, a refreshing beer and wine garden, and engaging family-friendly activities for all to cherish.

Save the date and stay tuned for exciting updates on our lineup and activities.  Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating world of VIMF2025, where culture, diversity, and musical brilliance converge!!!

Join us this summer on Sundays from July 6 to August 24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the brand-new stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. Some evenings will feature an opening act, visit our website for up-to-date information on the weekly performances.

Attendees can settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating or bring their own lawn chair. This event is free to attend and includes wheelchair accessible areas.

Whether you're a local, new in town, or just visiting - everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland.

A huge thanks to the talented musicians who perform, bringing the community together each Sunday.

 

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024). For more festival info visit: www.kempenfest.com All Ages / Licensed.

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometres of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.

The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music!

Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024).

For more festival info visit our official website

All Ages / Licensed.

The Port Hope Arts Festival will take place on Saturday August 9. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, Art Around Town, an outdoor vendor market, wagon rides, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, live music, food vendors and other fun surprises! New for this year will be an Under The Marquee event at the Port Hope Capitol Theatre into the evening. You are not going to want to miss a minute.

The Municipality recognizes August as Arts Month. Our vision for Arts Month is to encourage an organic community celebration of the arts by extending an open invitation to get creative and curious. During Arts Month, we empower residents, organizations and businesses to present activities, digital content or displays that engage folks in experiences that educate, inspire, and connect us to a variety of artistic mediums. Participation could be private, and may include reaching out to a local artist to tell them you admire their talents, purchasing a unique art piece, trying your hand at or experiencing a new art form. Participation could also be more public, like hosting a workshop, sharing a work-in-progress or tips online. Ultimately, the goal is to have some creative, community fun. 

King St., Dundas, ON is closed for 3 days of street festival fun, shopping, food AND 4 stages with free Entertainment including a Family Fun Zone with Free activities.

Since 1989, the Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival has been bringing world-class street performers to Uptown Waterloo for four unforgettable days each August. From acrobats and contortionists to comedians and fire acts, these international performers keep crowds laughing, gasping, and cheering. But the fun doesn’t stop there! The carnival also offers special events, free workshops, thrilling midway rides, Artist Alley with local artisans, and a feast of food trucks. With free admission, it’s open to everyone, making it a truly inclusive celebration. So come out, join the fun, and get ready to be amazed!

Highlighting the festival, the Compass Minerals Concert on Saturday, August 30, features the renowned Finger Eleven, promising an unforgettable evening of dynamic live music. The weekend features a variety of “Salty” attractions including the Compass Minerals Above Ground Salt Experience and Mine Rescue Demonstrations along with the Goderich Tourism Virtual Reality Mine Images, Videos and Selfie Stations, and more. For family fun, the Royal Lepage Heartland Realty petting zoo, wagon rides, and a family photo booth will be back along with the Parrish and Heimbecker Inflatables! This year’s festival emphasizes celebrating local salt heritage through food, music, and culture. Enjoy diverse culinary offerings at the Food Truck Village and local restaurants highlighting their salted specialties. Don't miss out on the popular Salt Walk from previous years, with the location to be announced soon.

The 27th Annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival held in Port Credit,Mississauga, Ontario. The three-day outdoor festival features three stages at Port Credit Memorial Park, presenting over 40 Canadian and International acts, along with performances from over 20 musical acts during its free Saturday afternoon street party, the LIUNA Local 183 Street Shuffle, held in the village from 1-5 P.M. The park is fully licensed, offers food vendors, an artisan market, two free stages and one ticketed stage, attracting thousands of attendees to the park each day.

2025 FESTIVAL TICKETS

Get your ADVANCE WEEKEND PASS for ONLY $50 and prepare for an unforgettable three-day experience at the beach this September! (Buy an ADVANCE TICKET and SAVE! Advance ticket prices are for a limited time only.)

The lineup of bands and performers for this year’s festival is amazing! You won’t want to miss any of these great live, blues performances.

See you at the festival!

Event Risk Management Solutions (ERMS) is a consulting practice committed to enhancing the organizational resilience of event organizing committees through innovative risk management practices, mission readiness exercise programs, and integrated security solutions for today’s uncertain world.

Partnering with FEO, the ERMS offers “From Risk to Resilience: the Fundamentals of Risk Management for Festivals and Events”, an eLearning course developed by Peter Ashwin, one of the industry’s leading experts on event risk management, designed to bridge the risk management knowledge gap for event organizers and professionals.

ERMS’s risk based methodology and approach for organizational resilience, event safety, and security has been developed through Peter’s comprehensive experience and knowledge of major events, benchmarked against industry best practices and internationally recognized standards for risk management, safety, and security of festivals and events.

ERMS’s latest initiative has been the development and delivery of industry specific, 1 day & 2 day risk management and event security workshops for designed specifically for festival and event organizers and city special event staff.

To learn more about the eLearning course, please visit coveryourrisk.ca or visit ERMS

The Caledonia Fair is a family-friendly annual event that blends traditional country fair attractions like livestock shows, homecraft exhibits, and a thrilling midway. With delicious food, shopping, competitions, and interactive experiences, the fair offers something for everyone, making it a perfect autumn outing.