September 17, 2026 - 7:30PM
Experience a masterful fusion of jazz and pop as multi-award-winning vocalist and CBC host Laila Biali returns to the Aurora Cultural Centre. In this brand-new tribute project, Biali reimagines the legendary works of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young. Expect "fresh takes" on hits like Big Yellow Taxi and Free Man in Paris, interwoven with playful anecdotes and heartwarming stories. After selling out multiple venues across Canada, Biali brings her unique "osmosis" with the Canadian songbook to our stage for an unforgettable evening.

September 26, 2026
Come on a journey celebrating the beauty of individuality in this unique show where First Nations traditions and western dance and theatre meet. Silly Billy is a story about a rare white buffalo, unhappy with his uniqueness, who goes on a quest to find the magical Unicorn in the hopes of emulating this mythical creature. Through adventures, obstacles, misunderstandings and mishaps, Billy discovers his own self-worth, embraces his difference, and takes his place alongside the Unicorn as the legendary great white buffalo of the plains

October 3, 2026 - 7:30PM
Internationally acclaimed New Brunswick native, Measha arrives in Aurora for a spectacular evening of entertainment shared with jazz pianist Aaron Davis (who has performed with Molly Johnson, Holly Cole, and Manteca). Members of the Hannaford Street Silver Band will join Aaron in the first set featuring his signature jazz arrangements. The ensemble will return in the second set to accompany Measha as she performs a suite of seven Margaret Atwood poems, blending classical concert aria and jazz-influenced song.

October 30, 2026
Great Artist Music Series
The internationally recognized Mela Guitar Quartet brings a rich, multi-layered sound to the stage, showcasing the incredible versatility of the guitar. Known for their technical brilliance and engaging programming, the quartet offers a sophisticated evening of classical mastery. Whether you are a long-time aficionado or new to the genre, their intricate arrangements and flawless synchronization provide a mesmerizing live experience that resonates long after the final note.

November 6, 2026
Supported by North Atlantic Drift
When Ireland meets Cape Breton on the same stage, something incredible happens. Tulua - four young Irish musicians whose name means "tribe of many paths" - make their Canadian debut on a coast-to-coast tour, immersing audiences in a sound of fiddle, flute, guitar, and piano that is joyful and entirely their own. Official showcase artists at the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montreal, they have built a devoted following through their deep engagement with the Irish tradition. Joining them are Toronto's North Atlantic Drift, featuring Cape Breton fiddler Dan MacDonald and multi-instrumental virtuoso Brian Taheny, whose music traces the centuries-old trading route between Ireland, Scotland, and Canada's East Coast. Together, they bring the warmth and spontaneity of a traditional session straight to the Aurora stage

November 20, 2026
Prepare for a night of sharp wit, big laughs, and storytelling that will stay with you. Martha Chaves is one of the most recognizable and beloved figures on the Canadian comedy circuit - a performer whose razor-sharp wit is matched only by her remarkable ability to connect with an audience. Known for her deeply personal storytelling and her gift for finding humour in the unexpected, she brings her solo set to the Aurora Cultural Centre for an evening of stand-up that is personal, pointed, and deeply funny. Then in March she returns as curator and headliner of "March of Dames," celebrating some of the funniest women in Canadian comedy. Two appearances, one outstanding comedian - don't miss either.

November 22, 2026
Great Artist Music Series
An intimate afternoon of elegance, warmth, and exceptional artistry awaits with two of Canada’s most distinguished musicians: acclaimed flutist Suzanne Shulman, and internationally celebrated harpist Erica Goodman. Together, Shulman and Goodman create a musical partnership of extraordinary refinement and expressive beauty. Their performances blend the luminous lyricism of the flute with the shimmering resonance of the harp, producing a sound world that is at once intimate, radiant, and deeply transporting

December 12, 2026
Bring the whole family for a warm, soulful, and joyful seasonal celebration with folk legend Ken Whiteley. One of the most cherished figures in Canadian folk and roots music, Whiteley is famous as the producer behind Raffi - helping shape generations of Canadian childhoods - and a beloved collaborator with The Original Sloth Band. Drawing on four decades of folk, blues, and children's music and his four seasonally themed recordings, he creates a programme that is festive, soulful, and full of surprise. Joined by his Musical Friends, Whiteley turns the audience into part of the show, singing along and leaving with spirits lifted. This is exactly what live music is meant to be: joyful and communal

December 19, 2026
Add a touch of elegance to your holidays with the enchanting Emilie-Claire Barlow. One of the most respected and distinctive voices in Canadian jazz, Barlow is a singer, arranger, and producer whose 25-year international career spans fifteen acclaimed albums, a Félix and two JUNO Awards, and over 500 million streams worldwide - with performances from Tokyo's Cotton Club to New York's Birdland. For this seasonal appearance, she draws on her beloved albums Winter Wonderland and Lumières d'hiver, reimagining holiday favourites and Great American Songbook standards with fresh arrangements, wit, and warmth. Emilie-Claire will be performing with guitar, double bass and saxophone; this is seasonal music at its finest.

January 23, 2027
Supported by Allyson Whitmell
Relive the timeless sounds of Simon & Garfunkel with one of Canada’s most accomplished pianists and producers. John Sheard - whose storied career spans recordings with Celine Dion, The Guess Who, Olivia Newton-John, and Art Garfunkel himself - leads a full fivepiece band through the iconic songs that defined a generation: The Sound of Silence, Bridge over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, and more. An evening of perfect melodies, perfect harmonies, and perfect songwriting. Opening the night is singer-songwriter Allyson Whitmell, whose cinematic pop-jazz sound is a revelation.

January 23, 2027 - 7:30PM
Supported by Allyson Whitmell
Relive the timeless sounds of Simon & Garfunkel with one of Canada’s most accomplished pianists and producers. John Sheard - whose storied career spans recordings with Celine Dion, The Guess Who, Olivia Newton-John, and Art Garfunkel himself - leads a full fivepiece band through the iconic songs that defined a generation: The Sound of Silence, Bridge over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, and more. An evening of perfect melodies, perfect harmonies, and perfect songwriting. Opening the night is singer-songwriter Allyson Whitmell, whose cinematic pop-jazz sound is a revelation.

January 30, 2027
Great Artist Music Series
Supported by Susan Hoeppner, flute & Erika Crino, piano
In the hands of Beverley Johnston, percussion evolves into something far beyond rhythm. An Officer of the Order of Canada, inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2024 and honoured with the 2025 Oskar Morawetz Award - joining past recipients Angela Hewitt, Russell Braun, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Johnston is celebrated worldwide as one of the great percussionists of her generation. Moving fluidly between marimba, vibraphone, drums, gongs, bells, and chimes, she reveals percussion as a fully expressive art form: lyrical, dramatic, intimate, and electrifying. With eight solo albums and a reputation as a champion of new Canadian music, she creates a shimmering, visually stunning world of sound in motion that is simply beyond compare

February 11, 2027
Experience the raw power of the "High Priestess of Soul" through the extraordinary voice of Alana Bridgewater. Born in Newmarket and celebrated across stage and screen - as Killer Queen in Mirvish's We Will Rock You, in Soulpepper's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at New York's Signature Center, and as Mr. King Dice in the hit video game Cuphead - Bridgewater channels Nina Simone's spirit with a voice and presence equal to the task. This revelatory concert spans 18 songs from Simone's iconic repertoire, from I Put a Spell on You and Feeling Good to the civil rights fire of Mississippi Goddam, woven together with the stories behind the music. This is an evening of jazz, soul, and raw human truth that will stay with you long after the last note fades

February 24, 2027
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
Supported by Brock Stonefish
Join us as we kick off the Aurora Winter Blues Festival with one of the most electrifying voices in Canadian music. Crystal Shawanda - JUNO Award winner and former country star turned blues powerhouse - brings her soulful, artistry to Aurora. Joining her is Brock Stonefish, Delaware Nation luthier and winner of the 2023 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search. Together, they celebrate Indigenous roots and the deep, shared soul of the blues.

February 25, 2027 - 7:30PM
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
A powerful giant in performance, Matt leaves it all on stage in an incredible display of energy, songcraft and guitar prowess. Audiences are left breathless from his full tilt blues roots renditions of original material. A consummate performer, he will move your heart with his honest, no holds barred emotion, humour and charm. Supporting the night with an opening set are rising stars Campbell & Johnston, the guitar virtuoso couple hailing from New Brunswick and PEI.

February 26, 2027
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
Supported by Danny Marks
Step into a new dimension of the blues with the fiery Dawn Tyler Watson. A 2020 JUNO Award winner for Blues Album of the Year, first-place champion at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and winner of over a dozen Maple Blues Awards and Quebec Lys Blues Awards, Watson is one of the most decorated blues artists in Canada. Her sound fuses jazz, soul, rock, and gospel into something that is entirely her own. Sharing the stage is legendary Toronto guitarist and JAZZfm91 broadcaster Danny Marks - an outstanding musician with a lifetime of blues in his hands.

February 27, 2027
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
Settle in for a soulful afternoon with acclaimed pianist, former CBC broadcaster, and Culchahworks artistic director Andrew Craig. A specialist in original Canadian theatre and Black history, Craig has spent years developing work that explores the rich and often untold stories of Black culture and experience in Canada. For this Blues Series matinee, he brings the same depth of thought and emotional honesty to a solo set spanning jazz, gospel, funk, soul, and R&B, played with the fluency of a lifetime spent inside this music. His masterful touch on the keys creates an experience that is intimate and profound - music that tells a story.

February 27, 2027
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
Terra Lightfoot has spent years earning a reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers - a touring rock songwriter with JUNO nominations, Polaris long-list nods, and a loyal following built one show at a time. Now, with her intimate new album Home Front - recorded in a Haliburton Highlands living room, on a back porch, in the quiet hours after dinner - she reveals a softer, more personal side. Nylon strings, field recordings, and songs shaped by stillness. An evening of music that gets to the very heart of what matters

February 28, 2027
Aurora Winter Blues Festival
Close out the Blues Festival with a joyful, uplifting celebration where gospel and the blues meet in their most powerful form. Lance Anderson - “piano and organ genius” and a beloved Mariposa Folk Festival fixture - leads a spectacular ensemble featuring powerful vocalists Quisha Wint and Cheryl Luscom. Known for his masterful tributes to legends including Oscar Peterson and The Band, Anderson brings decades of musical excellence to this celebration of where gospel and the blues were born together. Joyful, soulful, and impossible not to move to.

March 13, 2027
Great Artist Music Series
A star is rising, and the world is listening. In a whirlwind of international acclaim, Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko has surged onto the global stage, claiming top honours at some of the world's most prestigious piano competitions, including Leeds, Montreal, Santander, Hilton Head, and Maria Canals. Born in British Columbia with Hungarian-Ukrainian heritage and trained at the Juilliard School and the University of British Columbia, he is celebrated for a rare combination of technical brilliance, poetic sensitivity, and intellectual depth. Critics praise his "astonishing virtuosity" and his unusual ability to shape long musical narratives with clarity and emotional honesty. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of Canada's finest young artists.

March 20, 2027
Step right up. In a miniature circus space, a poetic clown takes you on a delightful journey filled with magic, acrobatics, daring, and music. He tames a “wild” plastic bag. He balances on musical notes. He attempts to manage a very unruly tiger. With humour and an exquisite sense of wonder for the very smallest things, Cirk’Alors invites young audiences into a world of endless possibilities. Hilarious yet tender - a captivating and poetic experience that promises to delight children and the adults who bring them. Ages 3 and up.

March 25, 2027
Prepare for a night of laughter with the incomparable Martha Chaves. Known for her razorsharp wit and engaging storytelling, Martha is a powerhouse of the Canadian comedy scene. Leading her themed “March of Dames” showcase, she brings together some of the funniest women in comedy today for an evening that is as sharp as it is joyful. Her ability to connect with an audience is second to none. Don’t miss the chance to see why she is a perennial favourite - bringing humour and insight to the Aurora stage for an unmissable nigh

April 10, 2027
Travel to the heart of Cameroon with one of Canada's most beloved world music ambassadors. Born in the village of Bazou, Njacko Backo spent 11 years performing across West Africa and Europe before settling in Canada in 1989, and has since become one of the country's most recognized world music performers and educators, with over a dozen albums and festival appearances from the Montréal Jazz Festival to the Louisiana Folk Festival. A musician, storyteller, dancer, and educator, he brings the vibrant sounds of Africa to the intimate setting of Brevik Hall with djembe drums, the ngoni harp, and his signature kalimba. Interactive, educational, and irresistibly fun, this is a performance that draws the whole family in - and has everyone on their feet before it's over.

April 24, 2027
Experience the majesty of the operatic voice in an intimate setting. Russell Braun is one of the most sought-after baritones of his generation - a JUNO Award winner and leading artist at the world's great opera houses, from the Met to Glyndebourne - whose combination of vocal beauty, intelligence, and communicative warmth has made him a favourite on recital stages around the world. He is joined by acclaimed pianist Carolyn Maule, whose exquisite artistry and sensitive collaborative instinct make her one of the most outstanding accompanists in the country. Together, the duo offers an afternoon of vocal music of the highest order: intimate, powerful, and unforgettable.

May 1, 2027
Celebrate the joy of music and family with Rebekah and Drew - two renowned classical instrumentalists from Payadora and Schmaltz & Pepper who bring their three daughters to the stage for a unique and deeply personal family project. World-class fiddling, spirited dance, and the warmth of music passed between generations: this is a performance that will delight audiences of all ages and remind us all why music matters most when it is shared.

May 7, 2027
Get ready for a night of female-led folk music that will have you on your feet. Winners of the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best New/Emerging Artist, Maggie's Wake masterfully weave Celtic reels, Cajun twin fiddles, classic country, and world rhythms into a sound that is both traditional and strikingly original. Their 2024 self-titled debut earned worldwide critical acclaim, and they've been invited to perform at Belfast's 2026 "Your Roots Are Showing" conference. Fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tara Dunphy and internationally recognized fiddler Lindsay Schindler - joined by Andrew Kosty on bass and Kenneth Palmer on guitar - this is a can't-miss night of live music that is as soulful as it is exhilarating.

May 9, 2027
Great Artist Music Series
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Musical Tapas - a vibrant afternoon featuring four of Canada’s finest musicians. JUNO Award winner and Officer of the Order of Canada James Campbell, hailed by the Toronto Star as “Canada’s pre-eminent clarinetist,” is joined by cellist Cameron Crozman, pianist Meagan Milatz, and guitarist Graham Campbell for a programme of light classical elegance, Brazilian rhythms, and Paris Hot Club jazz. Beethoven and Ravel, Bach and de Falla, Django Reinhardt and more - a true musical journey, served cabaret-style with tea and refreshments

May 20, 2027 - 7:30PM
A pop hit maker with "Mimi On The Beach" (1984) Jane was first heard in Canada on the radio but has built a powerful reputation during her now 40+ year career. Jane defies categorization with her blend of quirky electronica, folk and "art-pop". Completely original and unpredictable, Jane has carved out a Canadian identity as a ground breaking creator. Her development of Sheeba Records, private "salon" performances and name change to "Issa", all combine to form a long standing list of achievements. In 2025, Jane was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame and has been awarded the Polaris Heritage Prize.

May 28, 2027
Julian Taylor is one of the most compelling and versatile singer-songwriters in Canada. A JUNO-nominated artist of Mohawk and Caribbean descent, he weaves rock, folk, soul, and country together with an emotional honesty entirely his own. A fixture of the Canadian music scene for over 25 years, Taylor broke through to a whole new audience with his 2020 solo album The Ridge - earning two JUNO nominations, the Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year, and a Polaris Music Prize nomination - and confirmed his standing with Beyond the Reservoir and his 2024 release Pathways. Called "a balm for these jarring times" by Canadian Musician, Taylor delivers electrifying live performances that move from full-band command to captivating, intimate solo sets

June 5, 2027
Hear Bach as he was meant to be heard. The Toronto Bach Festival Orchestra brings together some of Canada’s finest period-performance musicians for a season finale celebrating the incomparable genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed on authentic historical instruments with brilliance, vitality, and outstanding artistry. Featuring the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and the Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, with dazzling soloists on strings, winds, and keyboard - this is an Aurora first, and an unforgettable close to the season