Juno-winning artist Serena Ryder returns to Peterborough Musicfest to kick off Season 38 with her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence! A Millbrook native and graduate of Peterborough Collegiate’s Integrated Arts Program, Ryder has become one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, known for hits like Stompa and What I Wouldn’t Do. With seven Juno Awards […]

Breaking from the traditional mold of tribute and cover band shows, Neon Nostalgic is the world’s only live rock and roll show that syncs the band’s performance to the original, iconic music videos. In this day and age of social media, people expect more from a live performance and Neon Nostalgic delivers a show that appeals to all of the senses! Performed by musicians who have toured in over 15 countries around the world, Neon Nostalgic delivers an entertaining and high energy show that is built around interacting and engaging with the audience. The show has received rave reviews across North America and was dubbed ‘A musical and visual triumph’ by the Bermuda Sun, after a sold-out headline performance in Bermuda for New Years Eve in 2017. The show includes a vast array or more than 100 different covers from the 1980s to today. Prince, Bon Jovi, INXS, U2, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Michael Jackson, The Killers, Duran Duran, The Cure and many many more.

Neil Young may not have wanted any southern men around but he sure was welcoming to the pride of Peguis First Nation, Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter William  Prince when Young decided to have Prince open for him for a pair of concerts in Boston back in 2018. Of those unforgettable back-to-back nights, Prince regaled, “If Neil showed me anything, it’s how wonderful it can be to keep going once the whole thing is yours. I’m so thankful it was two nights.”

Over four albums, William Prince has created a body of work that traces a remarkable journey. 2023’s Stand in the Joy, produced by Dave Cobb, has Prince finding himself exactly where he needs to be. The album won the JUNO Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year and Prince was also nominated as the Americana Honors & Awards’s “Emerging Act of the Year”, “Folk Alliance International Album of the Year”, and JUNO Award Songwriter of the Year.

Prince’s career trajectory is marked by numerous accolades and milestones, including tours with The War and Treaty, Yola and Katie Pruitt, two Tiny Desk sessions, a debut at The Grand Ole Opry and a Newport Folk Festival debut as the recipient of the “John Prine Songwriter Fellowship”. From national network television appearances, top-tier media coverage and performances at major international festivals, William Prince has become one of the country’s most beloved and celebrated songwriters.

It was the late 1980’s when a promising young musician from Scarborough—presumably in between visits “to the late-night record shop”— dropped into a Harvey’s following a Peter Gabriel concert and found himself in the general vicinity of a classmate he didn’t really like. A mutual affinity for Gabriel quickly dissolved any animosity and a friendship was formed, one that would spawn one of Canada’s greatest bands. 15 million albums sold later and the former foes, Steven Page and Ed Robertson, co-founders of the Barenaked Ladies had amassed one hell of a career that includes multiple JUNO Awards, SOCAN Awards, Genie Awards, Billboard Music Awards, two Grammy Award nominations and an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Not to mention countless anthems that are synonymous with Canadiana such as “Brian Wilson”, “If I Had a Million Dollars”, “Pinch Me” and so many more.

While the early 90’s grunge scene in Seattle set the tone commercially for a new era in music, there was a similarly subversive thing happening on the east coast of Canada led by a quartet of multi-talented musicians who captured the heart of Halifax with their blend of pop smarts, fuzzed-out guitar licks, Dylanesque streams of consciousness, and acute blasts of power pop. Legendary rock band Sloan built their identity on a synergistic collision of skillsets from each multi-talented band member, all of whom contribute to songwriting and vocals. For live performances, they switch instruments accordingly, but most commonly you will see Chris Murphy on bass, Patrick Pentland on lead guitar, Jay Ferguson on rhythm guitar, and Andrew Scott on drums.

Get ready to rock! Canadian punk legends Gob are hitting the Fred Anderson Stage at Peterborough Musicfest for the very first time. Known for high-energy hits like “I Hear You Calling” and “That’s The Way,” Gob’s infectious punk sound helped define Canadian rock in the late '90s and early 2000s. Formed in 1993, Gob gained […]

It’s been almost 40 years since Abba last toured and, as you can imagine, in 1979 ticket availability was scarce. Abbamania, the tribute, takes you back in time by recreating one of the world’s finest pop groups in a live stage performance. This highly polished, professional production was created in 1999, described by the New […]

It all began in Dublin, 1976, with a simple note pinned to a high school bulletin board. That humble beginning gave rise to one of the most influential rock bands of all time—U2. With over four decades of unforgettable anthems, sold-out stadiums, and a legacy that continues to inspire millions, U2's journey from “Feedback” to […]

A Celtic Celebration: Mudmen with Special Guest Irish MilliePart of Irish Week – Celebrating the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Get ready for a powerful night of Celtic rock and fiddling finesse as Mudmen take the stage, with special guest Irish Millie opening the evening – all as part of Irish Week, aligning with the Nine […]

In celebration of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial, join us for an unforgettable evening with The Celtic Tenors—a world-renowned trio whose music and message beautifully honour the Irish spirit, past and present. For over 25 years, The Celtic Tenors have captivated audiences around the world with their unique blend of classical, folk, pop, opera, and […]

For those who love to belt out the classics of artists like Prince, Madonna, George Michael, Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, and Journey, get ready for a Musicfest event like none you have ever been a part of. Choir! Choir! Choir! is a fully interactive, participatory show that morphs the audience into the performer, where the vicarious love for experiencing music becomes a tangible reality. They teach the audience how to perform.

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions.

This time, in the idyllic setting of Del Crary Park,  Choir!Choir!Choir! will be presenting “We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along”

When it comes to bands that are impossible not to sing along with, it would be hard-pressed to name one that has a longer catalogue of obsessively singable tracks than British Rock icon Queen.  Who better to emulate than one of the greatest vocalists in history, the man with a four-octave vocal range, Freddie Mercury. Get ready to unleash your inner Freddie, grab your best friends and create harmonies that will echo into the Peterborough night sky.

Legendary Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell returns to Peterborough Musicfest to close out the 2025 season on Saturday, August 16, at 8:00 PM at Del Crary Park! Known for his electrifying performances and timeless hits, Mitchell promises a night of high-energy rock to wrap up another incredible summer of live music. With a career spanning over […]