Events

Village Square event with vendors, people shopping downtown

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

Living Lab

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

We are taking what we learned in the 2023 collaborative programming space, the Living Library, and putting it to the test with another year-long laboratory of community action. Artist José Luis... Read more

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: The Planets

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

Holst: The Planets Take a cosmic journey with us through this stellar musical composition. Featuring: The Myriad Ensemble

$15 – $55

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... 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... Read more

BurlLitFest – In Conversation with Anuja Varghese

Central Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Anuja Varghese, author of the Governor General's Award-winning collection Chrysalis, blends genres to explore complex intersections of family, community, and cultural expectations. Books for sale and signing after the talk.

JEREMY FISHER (Family Show)

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

Upon the birth of his daughter, Jeremy Fisher began writing and recording children’s music under the moniker Jeremy Fisher Junior to bring music and storytelling into her everyday life. Jeremy... Read more

$10 – $14

JEREMY FISHER

This is a solo acoustic performance by 4-time JUNO-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter Jeremy Fisher. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film (The... Read more

The Jayhawks

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

The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades,... Read more

$54.50 – $79.50

Sunrise Ceremony

Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Remembrance Day Sunrise ceremony

BurlLitFest – John & Ian Write a Mystery!

Mystery authors Ian Hamilton and John Lawrence Reynolds collaborate with the audience to craft two original crime novel concepts live! They’ll share insights from their writing careers and take your... 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.

Crowd gathered at stage with lake view