March 29, 2025 - 7:30PM
High energy, magnetic stage presence and
gorgeous vocal harmonies have earned Genticorum a reputation as a leading
voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. Travelling
worldwide with their combo of accordion, fiddle and guitar, founders
Pascal Gemme and Yann Falquet have recently been joined Pascal Gemme. For
over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world,
traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. The trio has won over audiences
at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder
Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the
Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival
in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America. Weaving
intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, subtle guitar textures and
exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have
creating and playing together is palpable.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 5, 2025 - 7:30PM
Hit The Road Jack, Georgia, Unchain My Heart,
What’d I Say, the list is somewhat endless when it comes to the legacy of
Ray Charles. Bandleader Lance Anderson has recruited soul diva Quisha Wint
to help render a night of funky soul magic with a team of top-ranking
musicians.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 25, 2025 - 8:00PM
‘The Shitty Beatles’ are an experience by
Beatle maniacs, for Beatle maniacs. Core members of Toronto supergroups
ZEUS & The Golden Dogs join fanatical forces to deliver authentic,
emotionally-driven reproductions of the well-loved Fab Four catalogue.
Rich with an equal dose of hits and B-Sides from all eras, this is a live
show crafted with love and delivered with jaw-dropping precision that is
sure to win the hearts of Beatles’ fans of all ages.
Standing
room only. Respite seating available upon request.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 26, 2025 – 7:30PM
Don’t miss the comedy show that
celebrates all the shades of Canadian humor. Prepare to be in stitches,
while stitching the Canadian Flag together!
Featured Comics:
Ali Hassan
Danish Anwar
Leonard Chan
Fiona
O’Brien
Zabrina Douglas
George Westerholme
Hosted by: Martha Chaves
Prominent nationally from her appearances on CBC Radio’s Because News, The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, Chaves teaches at Humber College and Toronto Metropolitan University inspiring the next generation of stand-up comedians.
Lineup subject to change without notice
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 3, 2025 - 7:00PM
Great Artist Music Series
Named one
of CBC Music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30” young and
dynamic brother and sister team the Cheng² Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared
Duo) have been making music together for the past 16 years. They have
gained worldwide recognition after winning major international
competitions and receiving a 2024 JUNO nomination for ‘Classical Album of
the Year; Small Ensemble’. Captivating audiences and critics alike with
their unique and refreshing programs, cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist
Sylvie Cheng share an undeniable chemistry, and demonstrate a rare balance
of infectious exuberance and mature and profound interpretations. Their
recitals are in high demand in major concert halls throughout North
America, Europe and Asia. Don’t miss their Aurora debut!
Pre-concert
talk with Rick Phillips begins at 7 pm.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 7, 8, 9 - 7:00PM
May 10 - 10:00AM, 1:30PM, 5:00PM
Marquee's
Junior Youth Group presents Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl's timeless story of
the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden
ticket to adventure.
On all Saturday May 10th performances, enjoy a special treat as our Kinder Youth Program presents a FREE, 15 minute pre-show of The Jungle Book.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 10, 2025 - 2:00PM
15 Years of Family Fun = $15 Tickets!
If you haven’t met Russell Sprout yet you are in for a fun surprise! You’ll find him on stage with all sorts of cool instruments and props, often wearing the strangest things. He loves music of all sorts. Enjoy a family-friendly concert mashup of many musical styles from folk, to rock, to beat boxing electronica to… you never know! Some of his songs are funny, some are serious, some are clever and some are just plain silly. “Get Up and Move!” – that’s Sprout’s motto!
Brevik Hall
May 23, 2025 - 7:30PM
Re-live the sights and sounds of the classic
70's Elton John The glamorous costumes, the glasses, the platform shoes
and above all... the endless hits and timeless songs of Elton John in the
heyday of his song writing and performance prowess. Get up & dance to the
60's inspired Crocodile Rock, soulful Philadelphia Freedom, bombastic
Pinball Wizard, tongue-in-cheeky Bitch Is Back, & rocker Saturday Night’s
Alright for Fighting. Sit back and take a ride with Rocket Man, Tiny
Dancer & Your Song. Sing along to the soaring harmonies of Goodbye Yellow
Brick Road, Candle in the Wind & Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me. All the
hit songs that powered the 70's radio waves as well as deep album
stand-out tracks. The sights and sounds of Elton John...from the end of
the world to your town.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 24, 2025 - 7:30PM
St. John’s Newfoundland’s gift to vocal
harmonies is sometimes a cappella, sometimes traditional, sometimes
original and always heartwarming due to lead vocalist Geraldine Hollett’s
remarkable voice. A “port in the storm” their latest material is soaked
with the poetic charm and sunny sadness of the trio’s collective
disposition.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 25, 2025 - 2:30PM
The Woman, Art, Resilience Collective invites
you to an inspiring concert celebrating the voices of women composers.
This event explores how artistic expression sparks connection, cultivates
empathy, and inspires social change.
Join us to hear works by the winning composers of our Call for Scores: Judy Specht (Canada), Rachel DeVore Fogarty (USA), Melissa D'Albora (USA), Coreen Morsink (Greece/Canada), Niyayesh Bagheri (USA), Yike Zhang (China/Canada), and Clara Shandler (Canada). The program will also feature works by Iranian-Canadian composers Homa Samiei, Afarin Mansouri, and Parisa Sabet.
Performers: Asal Iranmher (piano), Dobrochna Zubek (cello), Sahar Azar (Clarinet), Anoush Tabai (clarinet), Bahar Harandi (vocal), Alheli Pimienta (flute), Saba Yousefi (violin), and Kristine Dandavino (vocal)
We can't wait to welcome these incredible musicians!
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
June 7, 2025 - 7:30PM
Ottawa’s gifted multi-instrumentalist and
prodigy emerged out of her Carlton University music degree playing
acoustic bass and shouting out her debut “Kissed By The Blues”. In 2023
she won the Blues JUNO Award for the sophomore “Long River”, elevating her
further to national and international touring.
SUPPORT: Jay
Blues. Fresh from Toronto’s curbside busking, jamming and electric
sessions that display his love of Jimi Hendrix and the pantheon of blues
heroes, Jay is an inspired fresh face in that is digging into the roots of
blues from a Caribbean perspective.
INTERMISSION: There will be
one intermission between the performances of Jay Blues and Angelique
Francis.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
June 21, 2025 - 7:30PM
Multi-award-winning blues artist, Sue Foley
presents “One Guitar Woman” a show devoted to the female pioneers of
guitar. These are the women who were expressing themselves through the
instrument as far back as the 1920’s, at the inception of radio and
recorded music including Maybelle Carter, Memphis Minnie, Mary Osborne,
Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more. Celebrating these women of excellence, Sue
presents an evening of varied guitar styles and musical genres
interspersed with their stories and her own personal narrative.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
July 12, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Blue Suede: The Ultimate Tribute To The
Music Of Elvis
Experience our brand new show for 2025
Blue
Suede is a 10-piece band of extraordinary musicians united by their shared
passion for the timeless music of Elvis Presley. This year, they bring
audiences a brand-new show, blending electrifying live performances with
captivating visuals and insightful narrations that delve into the stories
behind Elvis's iconic songs. From rock 'n' roll classics to soulful
ballads, Blue Suede recreates the magic of Elvis's music with energy and
authenticity. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of The King!
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
March 29, 2025 - 7:30PM
High energy, magnetic stage presence and
gorgeous vocal harmonies have earned Genticorum a reputation as a leading
voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. Travelling
worldwide with their combo of accordion, fiddle and guitar, founders
Pascal Gemme and Yann Falquet have recently been joined Pascal Gemme. For
over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world,
traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. The trio has won over audiences
at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder
Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the
Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival
in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America. Weaving
intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, subtle guitar textures and
exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have
creating and playing together is palpable.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 5, 2025 - 7:30PM
Hit The Road Jack, Georgia, Unchain My Heart,
What’d I Say, the list is somewhat endless when it comes to the legacy of
Ray Charles. Bandleader Lance Anderson has recruited soul diva Quisha Wint
to help render a night of funky soul magic with a team of top-ranking
musicians.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 25, 2025 - 8:00PM
‘The Shitty Beatles’ are an experience by
Beatle maniacs, for Beatle maniacs. Core members of Toronto supergroups
ZEUS & The Golden Dogs join fanatical forces to deliver authentic,
emotionally-driven reproductions of the well-loved Fab Four catalogue.
Rich with an equal dose of hits and B-Sides from all eras, this is a live
show crafted with love and delivered with jaw-dropping precision that is
sure to win the hearts of Beatles’ fans of all ages.
Standing
room only. Respite seating available upon request.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
April 26, 2025 – 7:30PM
Don’t miss the comedy show that
celebrates all the shades of Canadian humor. Prepare to be in stitches,
while stitching the Canadian Flag together!
Featured Comics:
Ali Hassan
Danish Anwar
Leonard Chan
Fiona
O’Brien
Zabrina Douglas
George Westerholme
Hosted by: Martha Chaves
Prominent nationally from her appearances on CBC Radio’s Because News, The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, Chaves teaches at Humber College and Toronto Metropolitan University inspiring the next generation of stand-up comedians.
Lineup subject to change without notice
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 3, 2025 - 7:00PM
Great Artist Music Series
Named one
of CBC Music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30” young and
dynamic brother and sister team the Cheng² Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared
Duo) have been making music together for the past 16 years. They have
gained worldwide recognition after winning major international
competitions and receiving a 2024 JUNO nomination for ‘Classical Album of
the Year; Small Ensemble’. Captivating audiences and critics alike with
their unique and refreshing programs, cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist
Sylvie Cheng share an undeniable chemistry, and demonstrate a rare balance
of infectious exuberance and mature and profound interpretations. Their
recitals are in high demand in major concert halls throughout North
America, Europe and Asia. Don’t miss their Aurora debut!
Pre-concert
talk with Rick Phillips begins at 7 pm.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 7, 8, 9 - 7:00PM
May 10 - 10:00AM, 1:30PM, 5:00PM
Marquee's
Junior Youth Group presents Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl's timeless story of
the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden
ticket to adventure.
On all Saturday May 10th performances, enjoy a special treat as our Kinder Youth Program presents a FREE, 15 minute pre-show of The Jungle Book.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 10, 2025 - 2:00PM
15 Years of Family Fun = $15 Tickets!
If you haven’t met Russell Sprout yet you are in for a fun surprise! You’ll find him on stage with all sorts of cool instruments and props, often wearing the strangest things. He loves music of all sorts. Enjoy a family-friendly concert mashup of many musical styles from folk, to rock, to beat boxing electronica to… you never know! Some of his songs are funny, some are serious, some are clever and some are just plain silly. “Get Up and Move!” – that’s Sprout’s motto!
Brevik Hall
May 23, 2025 - 7:30PM
Re-live the sights and sounds of the classic
70's Elton John The glamorous costumes, the glasses, the platform shoes
and above all... the endless hits and timeless songs of Elton John in the
heyday of his song writing and performance prowess. Get up & dance to the
60's inspired Crocodile Rock, soulful Philadelphia Freedom, bombastic
Pinball Wizard, tongue-in-cheeky Bitch Is Back, & rocker Saturday Night’s
Alright for Fighting. Sit back and take a ride with Rocket Man, Tiny
Dancer & Your Song. Sing along to the soaring harmonies of Goodbye Yellow
Brick Road, Candle in the Wind & Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me. All the
hit songs that powered the 70's radio waves as well as deep album
stand-out tracks. The sights and sounds of Elton John...from the end of
the world to your town.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 24, 2025 - 7:30PM
St. John’s Newfoundland’s gift to vocal
harmonies is sometimes a cappella, sometimes traditional, sometimes
original and always heartwarming due to lead vocalist Geraldine Hollett’s
remarkable voice. A “port in the storm” their latest material is soaked
with the poetic charm and sunny sadness of the trio’s collective
disposition.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
May 25, 2025 - 2:30PM
The Woman, Art, Resilience Collective invites
you to an inspiring concert celebrating the voices of women composers.
This event explores how artistic expression sparks connection, cultivates
empathy, and inspires social change.
Join us to hear works by the winning composers of our Call for Scores: Judy Specht (Canada), Rachel DeVore Fogarty (USA), Melissa D'Albora (USA), Coreen Morsink (Greece/Canada), Niyayesh Bagheri (USA), Yike Zhang (China/Canada), and Clara Shandler (Canada). The program will also feature works by Iranian-Canadian composers Homa Samiei, Afarin Mansouri, and Parisa Sabet.
Performers: Asal Iranmher (piano), Dobrochna Zubek (cello), Sahar Azar (Clarinet), Anoush Tabai (clarinet), Bahar Harandi (vocal), Alheli Pimienta (flute), Saba Yousefi (violin), and Kristine Dandavino (vocal)
We can't wait to welcome these incredible musicians!
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
June 7, 2025 - 7:30PM
Ottawa’s gifted multi-instrumentalist and
prodigy emerged out of her Carlton University music degree playing
acoustic bass and shouting out her debut “Kissed By The Blues”. In 2023
she won the Blues JUNO Award for the sophomore “Long River”, elevating her
further to national and international touring.
SUPPORT: Jay
Blues. Fresh from Toronto’s curbside busking, jamming and electric
sessions that display his love of Jimi Hendrix and the pantheon of blues
heroes, Jay is an inspired fresh face in that is digging into the roots of
blues from a Caribbean perspective.
INTERMISSION: There will be
one intermission between the performances of Jay Blues and Angelique
Francis.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
June 21, 2025 - 7:30PM
Multi-award-winning blues artist, Sue Foley
presents “One Guitar Woman” a show devoted to the female pioneers of
guitar. These are the women who were expressing themselves through the
instrument as far back as the 1920’s, at the inception of radio and
recorded music including Maybelle Carter, Memphis Minnie, Mary Osborne,
Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more. Celebrating these women of excellence, Sue
presents an evening of varied guitar styles and musical genres
interspersed with their stories and her own personal narrative.
Davide De Simone Performance Hall
July 12, 2025 - 8:00 PM
Blue Suede: The Ultimate Tribute To The
Music Of Elvis
Experience our brand new show for 2025
Blue
Suede is a 10-piece band of extraordinary musicians united by their shared
passion for the timeless music of Elvis Presley. This year, they bring
audiences a brand-new show, blending electrifying live performances with
captivating visuals and insightful narrations that delve into the stories
behind Elvis's iconic songs. From rock 'n' roll classics to soulful
ballads, Blue Suede recreates the magic of Elvis's music with energy and
authenticity. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of The King!
Davide De Simone Performance Hall