SummerStage 2026
July 11 to August 16, 2026
Toronto and Caledon region, ON
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NST’s SummerStage 2026 runs July 11 to August 16, showcasing opera, global influences, and Canadian cabaret storytelling:
- “Hands Together for Opera” (July 11) - featuring Greg Millar and Lisa Raposa Millar—opera favourites reimagined for one piano, four hands.
- “The Motherland and Its Diaspora: The Middle East” (July 18) - featuring Denise Williams with the Waleed Abdulhamid Quartet, plus new works by Toronto Iranian composer Babak Naseri.
- “Life is a (Canadian) Cabaret” (July 25) - featuring David Stone, Liam Eric Dawson, Denise Williams, and more.
- Raise a glass at our BrewHaHa opera pub (July 29) for a relaxed night of arias, music theatre, and contemporary songs. Young Artist Intensive culminating productions featuring William Finn’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (August 6 to 8) and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (August 14 to 16).
Westben is a year-round performing arts centre where music, nature, and community come together. Artists from across Canada and beyond share the stage with our neighbours from Alderville First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation—grounding the season in voices, stories, and cultures of what is now known as Trent Hills. Programming blends visiting talent and local collaborations, with artists like Jim Cuddy, Judy Collins, William Prince, Aysanabee, and the Canadian Chamber Orchestra. Westben is also a place to learn, where community choruses rehearse and perform in multiple productions throughout the year—don’t miss Shrek The Musical. Arrive early to walk the trails, explore native species gardens, and spend time on the land. Stay for yoga, shared meals, and performances that will stay with you long after the final note.
