Summer Music Festivals

August 18 to 20
Port Dover, ON

South Coast JazzA year-round, rural beach-side destination featuring world-class music, wine and food with a main event Jazz & Blues Festival August 18 to 20 at the Port Dover Community Centre, Arena, Patio, and more locations all over Norfolk County! Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Rob Piltch, Mark Kelso, Bill King, Red Hot Ramble, Dee Dee & the Dirty Martinis, Colin Hunter, Joe Sealy, Avery Raquel, Latin, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, merchandise and food vendors, youth stage, catering, illusionist Lucas Wilson and more! Music, food, and wine/beer pairings too!

1-888-655-9090
www.southcoastjazz.com
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June 16 to 19
Hamilton, ON

Zula (Music & Arts Collective Hamilton) Presents has been organizing the annual Something Else! Festival of Creative Music since June 2014, along with the year-round series of the same name. The festival (and the series) focus on programming world-renowned visiting artists, revered local musicians and young up and comers, specializing in newer traditions in jazz, improvised music, experimental sounds and the avant-garde. The fourth edition of the festival lineup is nothing short of the cream of creative music today, a fantastic representation of many scenes from around the world. Admission tickets and passes to all six events, chock-full of exciting and imaginative programming, can be purchased via our website.

289-993-1993
www.zulapresents.org
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August 15 to 20
Picton, ON

In 2017, Canada’s 150th year, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival takes special note of an abundance of jazzy milestones with a week-long slate of performances by Canada’s elite musicians. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first jazz recording – Livery Stable Blues by the Original Dixieland Jass Band. And what a year 1917 was for important birthdays: Ella, Dizzie, Thelonious and Buddy. Featuring Phil Dwyer, Guido Basso, Terry Clarke, Don Thompson, Reg Schwager, the Alex Dean Quartet, Bernie Senensky, Gord Sheard, Drew Jurecka, the Brian Barlow Big Band, Neil Swainson, Heather Bambrick, Sinal Alberto, Luanda Jones, Dave Young, Robi Botos and many more.

613-399-2477
www.pecjazz.org

August 26 to 28
Toronto, ON

Our summer season culminates in the next development stage of Tyler Check and Tristan Hernandez’s Liam the Musical: a life-affirming musical looking at autism through the adventurous lens of a teenage boy. August 26 to 28, 7:30pm at Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns. Contact to pre-book tickets.

416-551-2093
www.nostringstheatre.com
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July 4 to 30
Toronto, ON

20170515161646 DrowsyNo Strings Theatre’s signature Youth Summer Music Theatre Intensive, now in its 12th season, gears up to present Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison’s The Drowsy Chaperone. These will be the culminating performances of our four-week music theatre intensive. From July 28 to 30 at the Tarragon Theatre, join in the magic! For those interested in the intensive, there are still a handful of roles and positions available. Check out our website for more details.

416-551-2093
www.nostringstheatre.com
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June 29 and July 16
Toronto, ON

For this, the sesquicentennial celebration, No Strings Theatre presents a season comprised entirely of Canadian music theatre. Our summer season hits the ground running with a cabaret adaptation of last season’s Emerging Artist Program production of The Great Canadian Show Tune! This encore performance is a Pride Toronto affiliate fundraising event, Thursday June 29, 7:30pm at Statlers Piano Cocktail Bar. Following this is our third performance in the Denise Williams & Friends theatrical concert series, putting the NST teaching staff into the spotlight as concert headliners. Be sure to catch our sneak peeks of our two main music theatre productions: Lambert & Morrison’s The Drowsy Chaperone and Check & Hernandez’s Liam the Musical with our Youth and Emerging Artist Programs, Sunday July 16 at 4pm. Check online for more details.

416-551-2093
www.nostringstheatre.com
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June 3 to September 23
Nova Scotia

Musique Royales Summer 2017 Festival of Music in Historic Nova ScotiaMusique Royale is a not-for-profit organization based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, dedicated to promoting traditional and early music in historic venues throughout the province. Since 1985, Musique Royale has continued to celebrate venues of architectural and historic significance and bring world-class music to communities across the province. Artistic and managing director Barbara Butler continues to guide the organization in its original mandate while promoting its growth from a summer festival to a year-round concert series on the south shore. Whether you are a local resident in a seaside community on the South Shore, or a visiting traveller in the magnificent highlands of Cape Breton, Musique Royale has a concert for you!

902-634-9994
www.musiqueroyale.com
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June 4, 11 & 18 and July 9 & 16
Toronto, ON

Music in the Orchard at Spadina MuseumBring your blanket or lawn chair to Spadina Museum, Toronto’s authentic 1920s mansion, and enjoy outdoor musical performances on Sundays in June and July. Every performance is planned with a nod to Spadina’s historical importance, and is inspired by the richness and diversity of Toronto’s jazz-era music scene. This event is presented as part of TO Canada with Love, the City of Toronto’s year-long program of celebrations, commemorations and exhibitions honouring Canada’s 150th birthday. Sundays, June 4, 11, & 18 and July 9 & 16, 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Admission is pay-what-you-wish.

416-392-6910
www.toronto.ca/spadina
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July 10 to 14
Toronto, ON

Music From ScratchFree workshop for youth – in partnership with the Canadian Music Centre, Music From Scratch is a free week-long music creation workshop for youth between the ages of 18 and 25. Facilitated by artistic director Jerry Pergolesi and guest composer/sound creator Tina Pearson, and guided by the Contact ensemble, participants engage in creative listening, writing, vocal performance, movement, and graphic and improvisation exercises, leading to the performance of a series of collaborative sound works. Music From Scratch helps participants develop new skills and the confidence to take risks both as listeners and creators. No experience necessary! Just a willingness to learn and explore your own inner creativity.

416-961-6601 x207
www.contactcontemporarymusic.org/music-from-scratch
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June to August, 2017
Kincardine, ON

Kincardine Summer Music FestivalCelebrating its 26th anniversary, KSMF is known for excellent programming. In 2017, the festival continues to present fabulous live concerts starring brilliant vocalists and wonderful instrumentalists. Looking forward to Rick Fines and Roly Platt, June 16; Sultans of String Duo, August 8; and Stuart Laughton’s “Radio Dial,” August 10; plus many others. Don’t miss the popular free 4 O’Clock in the Park concerts August 6 to 11 and daily music classes August 7 to 11 for everyone from beginners to experienced players, aged 7 to adult. Guitar, Strings and Bands – a fun time and great for families! Kincardine Summer Music Festival – creating fabulous musical experiences for 26 years!

519-396-9716
www.ksmf.ca
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September 15 to 17
Toronto, ON

Kensington Market Jazz FestivalDescribed as “wildly successful” by The Globe and Mail, the inaugural Kensington Market Jazz Festival debuted in style the second weekend of September 2016, when over 200 Toronto musicians performed over 100 shows at nine venues in Kensington Market. Founder Molly Johnson and her team developed this festival to celebrate the neighbourhood’s cultural history, as well as Toronto’s world-class musical fabric of professional musicians. The festival is a not-for-profit organization committed to presenting live musical excellence, and to date has supported The Stephen Lewis Foundation, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, St. Stephen’s Community Centre and the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund charities. The 2017 edition will take place September 15 to 17. See website for updates.

416-509-3137
www.kensingtonjazz.com
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