Westben Centre for Connection and Creativity Through Music

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Westben is where music and nature spring to life! Nestled amongst the hills of Northumberland County, two hours east of Toronto, 40 minutes from Peterborough, Cobourg and Belleville, near Campbellford, Westben presents a myriad of concerts and outdoor experiences in and around its three venues. The custom-built, timber-frame barn seats 400 with doors that roll open onto a lush meadow. Willow Hill amphitheatre offers the outdoor festival experience and the cosy campfire venue offers performers and audiences a chance to share songs and stories with smores and a sunset. Imagine sunshine and smiles while listening to everything from Bach to Broadway, jazz, folk, pop, comedy including music by our neighbours from Alderville First Nation and the Performer-Composer Residency. Westben will open its 24th Season of Concerts on July 1st, 2023. The month-long festival will feature over 70 artists in 26 concerts. But Westben is more than just great performances, it is a true music in nature experience. Gourmet picnics on the meadow, curated wine and beer selections from the Milkshed, pre-concert chats, guided nature walks with live music on a neighbouring Nature Reserve and a chance to relax by the pond, all make Westben the place to be.