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Stratford Summer Music is an annual, multi-week festival featuring over 100 artists in a variety of concerts and events, held across indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Stratford, Ontario.

Our artistic vision is to present a diverse and exciting program of musical performances to the highest standards, featuring local, provincial, national, and international artists. By offering a wide range of musical genres, Stratford Summer Music provides audiences with a level of musical excellence rarely found outside of large urban centres.

Our festival encourages audiences to deepen their connection to music across diverse genres and foster a lifelong appreciation of the art form. The 2026 lineup includes performances from the likes of Holly Cole, Laila Biali, Ensemble Obiora, Hilario Durán Trio, and more.

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In partnership with the Town of Newmarket, Céleste Music presents its inaugural Early Keyboard Festival at the Serpa Galleries in Old Town Hall. This immersive event transforms the gallery into a living exhibition of sound, brought to life through concerts, lectures, and student performances.

At its core are five exceptional public concerts showcasing Céleste Music’s extraordinary collection of historical keyboards, performed by a roster of world-renowned performers and experts in historical performance.

We are especially thrilled to debut several newly acquired historical keyboards — presented for the very first time in North America. Guests are invited to explore the instruments up close, connect with the artists, and experience a vibrant celebration of music, art, and discovery.

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90 of Canada's finest young orchestral musicians take the stage this July in six cities across Ontario and Québec: Toronto, Stratford, Parry Sound, Kingston, Ottawa, and Saint-Irénée. 

Featuring the inaugural season of Music Director Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, works by Prokofiev, Elgar, William Grant Still, and the world premiere of Pulse by Toronto composer Liam Ritz. 

Tour Dates: July 18–31, 2026

• Koerner Hall · Stratford Summer Music · Festival of the Sound · Isabel Bader Centre · Ottawa Chamberfest · Domaine Forget

Tickets and full schedule at: www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour

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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).

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Founded in 1979, the Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, Ontario, is one of Canada’s leading summer classical music festivals. Under the artistic direction of clarinetist James Campbell since 1985, it presents world-class performances at the 475-seat Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts on the shores of Georgian Bay. The 2026 season (July 22–August 8) features a vibrant mix of chamber music, jazz, candlelight concerts, and signature musical cruises. The Festival also offers masterclasses, artist talks, and accessible community programming, alongside collaborations with both emerging and internationally acclaimed artists. A cultural destination drawing audiences from across Ontario and beyond, it remains a highlight of Canada’s summer arts calendar.