August 6 to August 29
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion,
5358 County Rd. 21
Haliburton, ON

Live opera in the heart of cottage country! The Highlands Opera Studio is a haven for emerging opera professionals. For four weeks, they hone their already prodigious skills under the tutelage of some of the world’s top opera professionals and then perform in a series of concerts: “Operatic Highlights” concerts (a different program every night), on August 6, 8 and 16; a “Tribute to Benjamin Britten,” on August 13; and La Traviata, August 23, 25, 27 and 29. Join us as well for a fundraiser, “Richard Margison and Friends,” a matinee on Sunday, August 11.

855-457-9933
www.highlandsoperastudio.com

July 1 to August 9
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion,
5358 County Rd. 21
Haliburton, ON

Six weeks of outstanding live summer theatre in the heart of cottage country! Enjoy the rollicking comedy revue Nunsense (July 1 to 12); Wingfield’s Inferno, the fun-filled one man show featuring Rod Beattie (July 7 to 9); the North American classic, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town (July 15 to 26); Bohemians in Brooklyn with CBC Radio Two’s Tom Allen and others (July 21 to 23); and Neil Simon’s comedy The Sunshine Boys (July 29 to August 9).

855-457-9933
www.highlandssummerfestival.on.ca

July 4 to August 28
37 Main St. E.
Huntsville, ON

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts is a year-round celebration of the performing arts with an emphasis on the summer months of July and August. Summer 2013 will once again feature an eclectic lineup including iconic Canadian roots/folk icon Bruce Cockburn, international jazz ambassadors the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the renowned Soweto Gospel Choir, Natalie MacMaster, Downchild Blues Band and country star Deric Ruttan, among many others. On July 13 a full evening of activities will take place in the downtown core featuring buskers, street performers and the festival’s third annual Nuit Blanche North.

705-789-4975
www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca

June 16 to September 19
1374 Hamilton Rd.
Indian River, PEI

The Indian River Festival offers a summer long series of fine music concerts in the acoustic and historic beauty of St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, PEI. The caliber of artists is exceptional and further enhanced by the extraordinary natural acoustics of the century-old wooden church. We have been named one of Canada’s best summer classical music festivals! The genres presented include classical, jazz, Maritime, contemporary, choral, blues, world music and more, by Canada’s finest performers.

1-866-856-3733
www.indianriverfestival.com

July 5 to July 7
Blue Mountain Resort, ON

Get set for Jazz On The Mountain At Blue, Canada’s newest music festival taking place July 5 to 7, in beautiful Blue Mountain Village, Ontario! With free concerts at Events Plaza and ticketed shows on the main stage, this family-friendly festival features iconic singer Holly Cole, contemporary keyboard master Jeff Lorber, British jazz/pop sensation Swing Out Sister and legendary saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Highlights include daily outdoor concerts in the heart of the village with established and up-and-coming artists, a Masterclass Series at Blue Mountain Inn, offering intimate performances and learning sessions with six renowned bassists, and a late night Club Series in the village on Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 2am. Mainstage concerts are free for kids 12 and under!

www.Bluemountainjazzfest.com