Events

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Burlington is known for its festivals and events!  Join us for immersive events all year round.

Zachary Stevenson’s Tribute To Buddy Holly

Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

From the Internationally Acclaimed “Buddy Holly Story”, Zachary Stevenson performs an exciting Tribute to Buddy Holly LIVE in concert. One of the first Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Buddy Holly, wrote and performed countless hit songs during the mid-1950s such as: That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Maybe Baby, Oh Boy, and many... Read more

$65

Holiday Inn

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to... Read more

Holiday Inn

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to... Read more

BurlLitFest – Celebrating Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 150th

Central Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Catherine Little presents Montgomery's The Blue Castle. Explore the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, including her adult novel The Blue Castle and Anne of the Library-on-the-Hill, inspired by her visit to Toronto in 1921. Presented in partnership with Plumleaf Press.

Shantero Productions Presents RON JAMES…. NOT NEARLY DONE YET!

Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

With twenty-five years spent barrelling down endless strips of asphalt from coast to coast, RON JAMES, our nation’s number one road warrior and newly minted senior citizen, is Not Nearly Done Yet! With his trademark poetically charged alliterative rants, performed with razor sharp timing, this award-winning comedian and best-selling author takes audiences on a marathon... Read more

$81.93

BurlLitFest – An Afternoon with Paula Hawkins

Central Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

#1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins, discusses her latest thriller The Blue Hour. Set on the Scottish tidal island of Eris, it’s a masterful novel about secrets, power, and ambition. Books for sale and signing after the talk, presented in partnership with Penguin Random House Canada and A Different Drummer... Read more

Artist Talk

Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada

Curator Suzanne Carte joins David R. Harper for a conversation  unravelling the big ideas and telling the complex stories about the artworks featured in MIDNIGHT.

BurlLitFest – Steps to Publishing a Picture Book

Central Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Authors Lana Button, Jennifer Faria, Jennifer Maruno, and Anitha Rao-Robinson share insights on creating and publishing picture books. Learn about the creative process, staying motivated, and navigating the publishing journey. Books for sale and signing, with support from the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund

REVEL24: The Ultimate Art Bash!

REVEL is returning for a night of interactive art and entertainment, promising a one-of-a-kind experience with exclusive art installations from seven new artists, dynamic DJ sets, handcrafted cocktails, and gourmet dishes from Burlington’s top chefs. Attendees can enjoy a live auction hosted by Don Stewart, bidding on unique experiences while raising funds for the Art... Read more

The Best of The Second City

Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars. The Best of The Second City features some of the best sketch comedy... Read more

$40 – $55

Beaches Jazz Festival Queen Flash

Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join us for an unforgettable night with Queen Flash – the ultimate Queen tribute band! Fronted by the incredible Johnny Zatylny, whose uncanny resemblance and stunning vocals bring Freddie Mercury back to life, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Get ready to rock out to Queen’s greatest hits in a high-energy, theatrical... Read more

$59 – $69

Holiday Inn

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to... Read more

Submit an Event

Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events.

Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit.

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