Burlington, Ontario, is a vibrant cultural hub that offers a rich array of theatre, music, and dance performances throughout the year. The city is home to several esteemed venues, including the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, which hosts an eclectic mix of productions ranging from classical theatre and contemporary plays to musical concerts and dance recitals. Audiences can enjoy performances by local talent as well as internationally acclaimed artists, making Burlington a key destination for arts enthusiasts in the region.
In addition to its formal venues, Burlington’s arts scene extends to community events and festivals that celebrate diverse artistic expressions. The city’s cultural calendar is filled with opportunities to experience live music, from jazz and classical to indie and folk, often showcased in outdoor settings during the warmer months. Dance shows, too, are a highlight, with performances that span a wide spectrum of styles, including ballet, modern dance, and traditional cultural dances. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, Burlington’s vibrant arts scene offers something for everyone, contributing to the city’s dynamic and inclusive community spirit.
The following Burlington events are presented at various locations and the surrounding area.
Theatre, Music and Dance Shows in Burlington and Surrounding Area
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March 9, 2025 | 7 pm
BPAC Presents OUTERBRIDGE MAGIC: Mysteries of the Keyhole House
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/outerbridge-magic
Perfect for the whole family, this world-class performance combines grand illusions, comedy-magic, and mind-bending mentalism. Based on a true story about a historic Ottawa Valley home lovingly restored and named The Keyhole House by the Outerbridges, it serves as the backdrop to this magical journey through time, filled with historic relics and tales of its former residents. Ted and Marion’s compelling social media videos, boasting over 30 million views, and appearances across CTV National News, a TVO documentary, and NBC’s The Golf Channel (Brooke Henderson’s grandparents had a 54-year connection to the house), have turned the Keyhole House into a global phenomenon.
March 10, 2025 | 1 pm
BPAC Presents OUTERBRIDGE MAGIC: Mysteries of the Keyhole House (Family Show)
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/outerbridge-magic-matinee
Perfect for the whole family, this world-class performance combines grand illusions, comedy-magic, and mind-bending mentalism. Based on a true story about a historic Ottawa Valley home lovingly restored and named The Keyhole House by the Outerbridges, it serves as the backdrop to this magical journey through time, filled with historic relics and tales of its former residents. Ted and Marion’s compelling social media videos, boasting over 30 million views, and appearances across CTV National News, a TVO documentary, and NBC’s The Golf Channel (Brooke Henderson’s grandparents had a 54-year connection to the house), have turned the Keyhole House into a global phenomenon.
March 14, 2025 | 8 pm
BPAC Presents CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE WHO – Who’s next
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/classic-albums-live-the-who
BPAC favourite Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country will be performing The Who’s – Who’s Next exactly as you remember hearing it, note for note, cut for cut.
March 20, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
WinterTide: Fernanda Cunha Quintet
Royal Botanical Gardens, Rock Garden, 1185 York Boulevard
www.rbg.ca/events/wintertide-fernanda-cunha-quintet
The Fernanda Cunha Quintet brings the soulful rhythms of Brazilian jazz to life with smooth vocals and rich instrumentation. Led by renowned singer Fernanda Cunha, the group blends bossa nova, samba, and contemporary jazz influences, delivering captivating performances that celebrate the beauty and warmth of Brazilian music worldwide.
March 20, 2025 | 6 to 10 p.m.
RBG After Dark: Alice in Bloomland (19+) – SOLD OUT
RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd W
www.rbg.ca/events/rbg-after-dark-alice-in-bloomland-19
RBG After Dark: Alice in Bloomland (19+) is a whimsical, adults-only night at Royal Botanical Gardens. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this immersive event features enchanting floral displays, themed cocktails, live entertainment, and interactive experiences. Step into a surreal world of wonder, mystery, and botanical magic like never before!
March 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
WinterTide: Diane Roblin
Royal Botanical Gardens, Rock Garden, 1185 York Boulevard
www.rbg.ca/events/wintertide-diane-roblin
Diane Roblin is a dynamic Canadian pianist, composer, and bandleader known for her energetic blend of jazz, fusion, and improvisation. With a passion for rhythmic innovation and expressive melodies, she leads Diane Roblin & Life Force, captivating audiences with powerful performances that push musical boundaries while honoring jazz traditions.
March 26, 2025 | 8 pm
BPAC Presents Alan Frew – 80290 REWIND
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/alan-frew-80290-rewind
Alan Frew has always had a passion for reinvention; a passion that’s defined his 30-plus year career in the entertainment business, including more recently his work as a public speaker and best-selling author. Now that passion for reinvention has been applied unreservedly to his new record, 80290 Rewind.
March 27, 2025 | 8 pm
BPAC Presents WIDE MOUTH MASON
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/wide-mouth-mason
With their raw and unadulterated style, Wide Mouth Mason has caused a worldwide sensation over the past three decades. As one of Canada’s most successful rock exports, the duo are an authority for connoisseurs of thoughtful yet driving guitar music and has stood the test of time again and again. With a sound that lies somewhere between alternative rock and pop, earthy blues and brilliant jam-band excursions, Wide Mouth Mason has managed to re-invent themselves over and over throughout the years without losing their signature sound.
March 28, 2025 | 8 pm
BPAC Presents FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL: A TRIBUTE
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/simon-garfunkel
Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute celebrates the best-selling duo in rock’n’roll history. With humour, soaring energy, charm, and laser-precise harmony, Sean Altman & Jack Skuller lead the audience on a concert journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early success as a groovy folk act, their global dominance as hitmakers, and even some of Paul Simon’s solo career.
April 1, 2025 | 7 pm
BPAC Presents TOMÁŠ KUBÍNEK: Miracle Man
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/tomas-kubinek
London’s Time Out calls him “Hilarious and enormously talented.” Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek (Toh-mawsh Koo-bee-neck) is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theatres, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025
Bluebirds By Vern Thiessen
Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St, Burlington
www.theatreburlington.on.ca/bluebirds
At the height of the Great War, three nurses cross the ocean to care for injured Canadian soldiers. Despite the circumstances, the trio manages to stay hopeful, and in the process find friendship and independence. This award-winning drama examines the role of women, in a world where men, once again, are trying to destroy it.
April 19, 2025 | 8 pm
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Spain
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/bso-the-music-of-spain
A concert that features all the influences of Spanish music. Special guests will include Tango dancers, Spanish singers and a Flamenco dance soloist.
April 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm
BPAC Presents LUCY DARLING
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/lucy-darling
The reigning stage magician of the year Lucy Darling has won the world over for her wit, her charm, and her exceptionally good hair. Lucy is a lady magician who brings together a potent mix of playful improvisational comedy, witty writing, and impossible magical feats.
April 30, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Burlington New Millennium Orchestra: Prodigium 2
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/prodigium-2
This is the second opportunity for young Canadian “Rising Stars,” ages 8 to 18, to perform with the BNMO, Burlington’s only professional orchestra. This special event will feature the remarkable virtuoso talents of young prodigious musicians from Burlington, Oakville, Toronto and the greater Niagara region.
May 11, 2025 | 3 pm
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: An Afternoon at the Opera
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre
www.burlingtonpac.ca/events/bso-an-afternoon-at-the-opera
A program of music from the world of opera. Exciting overtures and stunning arias will be performed featuring the full orchestra and some of the finest opera voices in the region.
May 18, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
An Uncommon Thread - Warmth and Expression
West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd W, Burlington
www.burlingtonsymphony.ca/an-uncommon-thread-warmth-and-expression
Burlington Symphony Orchestra Presents. Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music with violinist Corey Gemmell, pianist Benjamin Smith, and the Burlington Symphony Orchestra Principal String Quartet.
May 9, 2025 at 8pm
Icon Productions: Tina – Better Be Good To Me
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/tina-better-be-good-to-me
Icon Productions: Tina – Better Be Good To Me is a dynamic tribute to the legendary Tina Turner. This high-energy performance captures the essence of Tina’s powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence, celebrating her iconic hits with passion, soul, and unforgettable choreography, leaving audiences inspired and energized.
Sun May 11, 2025 at 3pm
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: An Afternoon at the Opera
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/bso-an-afternoon-at-the-opera
The Burlington Symphony Orchestra presents An Afternoon at the Opera, a breathtaking concert celebrating the grandeur of opera. Featuring powerful arias, soaring orchestration, and guest vocalists, this performance brings beloved operatic masterpieces to life, offering audiences an unforgettable afternoon of drama, passion, and exquisite musical artistry.
May 22 - 23, 2025
BURLINGTON STUDENT THEATRE (Senior Company): EVITA
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/bst-evita
The Burlington Student Theatre Senior Company presents Evita, the powerful musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Featuring passionate performances, stunning vocals, and the inspiring story of Eva Perón, this production showcases the incredible talent of young performers bringing Argentina’s history to life through music, drama, and dance.
May 25, 2025 | 3pm
Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra: Movie Magic
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/osyo-movie-magic
The Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Movie Magic, a thrilling concert showcasing iconic film scores performed by talented young musicians. From Hollywood blockbusters to animated classics, this cinematic musical experience brings beloved soundtracks to life, captivating audiences with the power, emotion, and excitement of orchestral music on the big screen.
May 30, 2025 | 7pm
ENSEMBLE VIVANT: Bach to Piazzolla
BPAC Presents
Community Studio Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/bach-to-piazzolla
BPAC Presents: Ensemble Vivant – Bach to Piazzolla is a breathtaking musical journey blending classical elegance with vibrant tango rhythms. Led by pianist Catherine Wilson, this acclaimed ensemble masterfully transitions from Bach’s timeless works to Piazzolla’s passionate tango nuevo, delivering a spellbinding performance of virtuosity, emotion, and artistic brilliance.
May 31, 2025 | 7pm
Associated Male Choruses of Ontario – YOU HAVE VOICE-MALE!
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/you-have-voice-male
The Associated Male Choruses of Ontario presents YOU HAVE VOICE-MALE!, a powerful celebration of male choral singing. Showcasing rich harmonies and dynamic performances, this event unites voices from across Ontario in a stirring musical experience, inspiring audiences with traditional, contemporary, and uplifting repertoire. A must-see for choral music lovers!
June 5, 2025 | 7pm
Paquette Productions: Motown Soul
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/motown-soul
Paquette Productions' Motown Soul is a high-energy tribute to the legendary sounds of Motown. Featuring dynamic vocalists, live musicians, and classic hits from The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and more, this electrifying show celebrates the golden era of soul music with unforgettable performances and nostalgic charm.
June 12 - 15, 2025
BPAC Presents The Sound of Music Festival - Burlington
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
burlingtonpac.ca/events/sound-of-music-festival-Burlington
The Sound of Music Festival in Burlington is Canada’s largest free outdoor music festival, featuring an incredible lineup of local and international artists. Held annually in June, it offers live performances, a parade, family activities, and food vendors, creating an unforgettable celebration of music and community by the waterfront.
June 17, 2025 | 2 and 7 pm
BURLINGTON FOOTNOTES: Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE!
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/burlington-footnotes
Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE! is an exciting tribute to the art of staying young, showcasing music, comedy and dance. It’s a lavish production featuring a brand new line up of upbeat and fast paced entertainment presented by the inspiring talents of the Burlington Footnotes.
July 10, 2025 | 11 am and 2:30 pm
BURLINGTON STUDENT THEATRE (Performing Arts Camp): FAME
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/bst-fame
Inspired by the Oscar-winning movie, FAME the Musical is the inspirational story of a diverse group of talented students studying at the New York School for the Performing Arts during the early 1980’s.
July 24, 2025 | 11 am and 2:30 pm
BURLINGTON STUDENT THEATRE (Performing Arts Camp): FOOTLOOSE
Main Theatre, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street
burlingtonpac.ca/events/bst-footloose
Burlington Student Theatre’s Performing Arts Camp presents Footloose, an exciting summer production where young performers bring the high-energy musical to life. Through acting, singing, and dancing, students develop confidence, creativity, and teamwork while staging this classic story of rebellion, freedom, and dance. A must-see showcase of local youth talent!
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