Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – The Juno Award-winning Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) brings Canadian gospel music to the Collingwood Music Festival. Capping off their 37th season, TMC’s energetic presentations always include both traditional and contemporary gospel music styles such as power ballads, exciting a cappella anthems and Caribbean grooves. While TMC often includes music by gospel greats such as Kirk Franklin, […]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – This program features youth in many forms. Beginning with one of Joseph Haydn’s earlier quartets (he wrote 68!), it is full of the invention and humour that string players love and trust – no wonder he has garnered the nickname “Papa Joe”. Immediately after Haydn, a work by the young Canadian composer Jared Miller entitled […]
Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Voices of Ukraine is an a cappella choral concert celebrating the richness of Ukrainian musical heritage through performances of sacred works, contemporary compositions, and folk-inspired arrangements. The project invites audiences into a fully spatial musical experience. Singers unfold across the concert space, and at times encircle the listener entirely, weaving sound through the architecture and acoustics […]
Friday, July 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Louise Pitre is Canada’s most acclaimed musical theatre star. In Encore! she sings selections from shows that have captivated audiences in Toronto, New York, Montreal and Paris. Featured are songs from Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, Gypsy, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel among others. Louise will be joined by Nathan Carroll, one of the brightest young […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of Creemore as the Kindred Spirits Orchestra brings beloved songs from Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera to life under the summer sky. Enjoy the magic of live symphonic music, soaring vocals, and timeless melodies in a breathtaking outdoor setting. Bring your family, your picnic blanket, and your sense of wonder […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, New Classical FM radio broadcaster and CMF Artistic Director, Daniel Vnukowski brings a program of striking contrasts, exploring the forces of unrest and stillness at the heart of great music. Beethoven’s Tempest Sonata anchors the evening with its dramatic intensity, followed by a virtuosic solo piano suite from Bernstein’s West Side Story, alive with […]
Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – This groundbreaking ensemble features the extraordinary talents of Eric Abramovitz, the principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony and the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and arranger, Drew Jurecka, virtuosic violinist/vocalist/composer, Rebekah Wolkstein founder/leader of the acclaimed Payadora Ensemble, Juno-nominated bassist, Michael Herring and Juno-award winning pianist, Jeremy Ledbetter. This ensemble is redefining the traditional boundaries of Yiddish music, […]
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring a beautiful collection of folk songs collected by Helen Creighton, considered Canada’s First Lady of Folklore, whose collection amassed over 4,000 songs across Maritimes Canada. Hear music from the oral and written traditions that were present in Canada in the 17th and early 18th centuries, for a musical snapshot of the melodies and rhythms […]
Friday, July 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To celebrate the culmination of an intensive week of mentorship, we invite you to the CMF Youth Academy Grand Finale, a showcase performance featuring the extraordinary young talents of our 2026 season. After 5 days of rigorous training with our world-renowned faculty, these gifted musicians take the stage to share the results of their hard […]
Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Established in 1990 by Remigijus Adomaitis, the Dagilėlis Boys’ Choir of Šiauliai, Lithuania is one of the most prominent choral ensembles in the Baltic region. Renowned for their vibrant voices and emotional depth, the choir has performed in prestigious concert halls across the globe, from New York to Beijing, collaborating with world-class orchestras and state ensembles. As […]
Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the most electrifying and recognizable masterworks in the classical canon. Composed in the 1930s, this “scenic cantata” is based on a collection of 24 medieval poems found in a Benedictine monastery, written by wandering monks and scholars. The lyrics, ranging from Latin to Middle High German, diverge sharply from typical […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Nhapitapi – a Shona word meaning “sweet sounds” – is a dynamic six-piece ensemble of Zimbabwean musicians, singers, and dancers who bring an irresistible energy to the stage. Their music is a kaleidoscopic journey that expertly weaves ancestral rhythms with contemporary African diasporic flavors. Grounded in the healing and sacred sounds of the mbira (thumb piano) and marimba, the […]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a Toronto-based ensemble renowned for a high-energy fusion of Flamenco dance and music, Sephardic love songs, and Balkan dance tunes. Performing in over 20 languages, the group blends traditional material with lyrical original melodies, utilizing an eclectic array of instruments including Flamenco guitar, Middle Eastern darbuka, Greek oud, and classical […]
Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Sisters, aunties, daughters, mothers and grandmothers from the Wolf Clan family of the Kanienkehaka Nation. Women holding a great responsibility of sharing traditional teachings and the protection and preservation of the language and the stories of past generations through their songs. Kontiwennenha:wi; (pronounced: goon dee wa na ha wee), are from Ahkwesahsne which is located […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Presented by the Collingwood Music Festival, Daniel Vnukowski and Michael Schulte return to Meaford Hall for an afternoon of world-class chamber music. Following last year’s celebrated performance, the virtuoso duo reunite to showcase newly selected masterpieces, bringing their signature precision and passion back to the stage. While the repertoire changes each season, their exceptional musical […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Dive into the enchanting world of Broadway with Some Enchanted Evening. Join Julie Nesrallah, crossover baritone Gino Quilico, and legendary pianist/composer David Warrack on a musical odyssey. This celebration blends classic and contemporary Broadway and West End hits, featuring iconic tunes from West Side Story, Chorus Line, and Les Misérables.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Canada’s preeminent Indigenous author/playwright/composer/performer brings his popular cabaret show featuring singer Patricia Cano and saxophonist Marcus Ali to Collingwood.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – A free afternoon concert featuring 3 laureates of the Hamilton Music Festival. Enjoy some stunning virtuosity from our next generation of young talents: Justin Chen, Arya Nuthulapati, Laura Nyburg
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – The Collingwood Music Festival has auditioned young, talented musicians under the age of 25 for a dedicated youth concert on July 10 as part of our 2024 Festival. Come and show your support for this wonderful, next generation of musicians who will entertain you with delightful music selections this evening.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Georgian Bay artist, Alan Stein, uncovered a treasure trove of postcards sent by his family before and after WWII. They were trapped for a while in the Lodz ghetto, some emigrated to Israel or Canada, some died. Join this captivating, musical journey in reconstructing the story of their lives with piano, clarinet, violin, mezzo-soprano and […]
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Hosted by Collingwood Poet Laureate Jillian Morris. Be immersed in the power of Indigenous storytelling through poetry.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Geoffrey James is a self taught guitarist and pianist, has experience in songwriting and recording, and self describes as a product of the 80s, aka the golden age of synth. A blend of chill electronica, synth pop, and world music, Third Development begs you to join them in a dreamy fantasy world.
Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Legendary jazz composer-pianist Joe Sealy and awe-inspiring singer-actor Jackie Richardson, along with three virtuoso instrumentalists, illuminate the tales that are related in Joe’s Juno Award-winning Africville Suite.
Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – In this symphony of communication strategies, we’ll explore how to strike the right chords, prevent dissonance, and orchestrate harmonious conversations. Let’s tune in to the rhythm of understanding and find our common melody! Gail Nemetz Robinson, PhD, Stanford University, Professor and Founder of the National Language Center, San Diego State University, is an internationally known […]
Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Stick&Bow, “The trailblazing Montreal duo that plays everything from Bach to Radiohead” (CBC Music’ The Intro), unites Canadian marimba player Krystina Marcoux and Argentinian cellist Juan Sebastian Delgado. Classically trained musicians, they strive to present a wide spectrum of musical styles, ranging from rock to gypsy-jazz, baroque or tango. Their eclectic repertoire features original arrangements […]
Sunday, July 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Special event for youth. “The Trailblazing Montreal duo that plays everything from Bach to Radiohead” (CBC Music’s The Intro), unites Canadian marimba player Krystina Marcoux and Argentinian cellist Juan Sebastian Delgado. Classically trained musicians, they present a wide spectrum of musical styles, ranging from rock to gypsy-jazz and baroque to tango.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Sing your heart away into the night with traditional hymns and songs born of the mountains and valleys of Wales. You’ll also hear some fun spirituals, operatic arias, North American folk songs and Broadway show tunes – a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary music.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Critically-acclaimed performer, composer and master arranger John MacMurchy has worked with many international artists including Warren Vache, Howard Alden, Guido Basso, Henry Mancini, Cleo Laine and Linda Ronstadt, among others. Together with his jazz quartet he brings his unique sound to Collingwood this summer: tone, technique extraordinaire and seemingly unending ideas.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – This year we are hosting an entire morning and afternoon of FREE activities for families, youth and anyone who simply loves music at Millennium Park. Enjoy captivating views of South Georgian Bay in fun-filled, relaxed atmosphere, making this location a favourite place for locals and visitors to experience the fun and freedom of being outdoors. […]
Friday, July 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Inspired by the open-air celebrations of classical music made popular by the Dutch superstar violinist Andre Rieu, this program features an array of dazzling waltzes from popular operettas, symphonic soundtracks and timeless songs. Including works by Johann Strauss Jr., Franz Lehar, Maurice Ravel, Nino Rota and Celine Dion, among others.
