Events happening in Burlington.

Sunday, November 1st

Burlington Psychic & Crystal Fair

The Burlington Psychic & Crystal Fair brings together psychics, mediums, tarot readers, palm readers, numerologists, astrologers, intuitive healers, and crystal vendors. Services offered include tarot card readings, numerology, astrology, palm readings, tea leaf readings, and intuitive healing. Crystal vendors will offer gemstones and singing bowls, plus additional offerings. Services start around $60 and up, depending on the type and duration. October 30: 1 PM – 9 PM October 31: 10 AM – 9 PM November 1: 10 AM – 5 PM Held at The Holiday Inn Burlington, Hotel & Conference Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, ON, L7N 3E9. Admission is $10 for a weekend pass; children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or at the door. Most vendors accept cash, debit, and credit. More information: www.psychicfairs.org

Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre · $10 at the door, $12.15 online

Saturday, November 7th

Butter Tart Festival

A butter tart market featuring hundreds of butter tarts from local artisans, with shopping and sweet treats available for purchase.

Hallway by Food Court

Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 14

Sometimes it Snows in April

Sometimes It Snows in April is a wordless physical theatre piece performed by a mime and a mezzo-soprano. The work is a brief, intimate evocation of loss and the mysterious process of grieving. Created by Bó Bárdos, Trevor Copp, and Ric Knowles, and directed by Ric Knowles, the piece began as a series of experimental short works in spring 2024. Bó Bárdos and Ric Knowles joined to develop the work further in December 2024 through MT Space Theatre, with additional development in April 2025. The piece premiered at MT Space's IMPACT Festival in Kitchener, Ontario, in fall 2025. Performed by Bó Bárdos and Trevor Copp. Lighting design by Cameron Slipp.

Community Studio Theatre · $29.50

Friday, November 20th

8:00PM – 10:30PM

Beaches Jazz Festival – Floydium: Canada’s Pink Floyd Tribute

Floydium is an 8-piece Toronto-based band dedicated to recreating Pink Floyd's music, spanning from the Syd Barrett era through The Division Bell (1994). Formed in 2012, the ensemble performs across the Canadian theatre and festival circuits, drawing die-hard Floyd fans with performances that capture the emotion and scope of Pink Floyd's entire catalog. Pink Floyd, pioneers in progressive, psychedelic, and experimental rock, have sold over 250 million albums worldwide. Floydium's shows regularly receive standing ovations.

Main Theatre

Saturday, November 21st

8:00PM – 10:30PM

Beaches Jazz Festival – Fleetwood Mac Mania

Fleetwood Mac Mania is a tribute band performing the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. The band recreates the iconic sound, look, and feel of the legendary group, performing hits including "Rhiannon," "Go Your Own Way," and "Edge of Seventeen," along with selections from Stevie Nicks' solo work. The performance celebrates the band's catalog through both musical and visual artistry, capturing the essence of each member.

Main Theatre

Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Dec 13

Festival of Trees

BPAC's Festival of Trees transforms the Family Lobby into a holiday display featuring dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local Burlington businesses. Each tree is available through silent auction. Bidding opens November 25. All proceeds support BPAC's Community Access Programs. Visitors are invited to browse, place bids, and take home a decorated tree in time for the holidays.

Family Lobby

Fri, Nov 27 – Sat, Jan 30

The Burlington Festival of Lights

Burlington's holiday tradition returns, presented by the Burlington Lions Club. Stroll the glowing waterfront with family and friends from November 27 to January 3.

Spencer Smith Park

Wed, Dec 9 – Sun, Dec 27

Let’s Mix It Up!

Let's Mix It Up! is a holiday networking event bringing together Burlington's artists, businesses, festival organizers, and event professionals. Attendees can mix and mingle, participate in interactive activities, visit information tables, and have conversations. The event offers opportunities to make new connections, explore potential partnerships, and discover collaborations across creative and business communities. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Co-hosted by the City of Burlington's Recreation, Community and Culture department and The Burlington Performing Arts Centre.

Family Lobby

Thursday, December 17th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

Brott Music Festival: Handel’s Messiah

The Brott Music Festival presents Handel's Messiah 🎼 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Handel's Messiah is a cornerstone of the holiday season, beloved for over 280 years. The work moves from tender opening passages to the celebrated "Hallelujah" chorus, offering a musical journey of hope, joy, and renewal. This performance features live orchestral music and soloists performing the full score. Whether attendees are returning to a holiday tradition or experiencing Messiah for the first time, the evening promises a timeless work that resonates across generations. One performance only: Thursday, December 17, 2026, at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are available through the Brott Music Festival website or by calling the Box Office at 905-525-7664.

Main Theatre

Thursday, January 28th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

TAIKOPROJECT 25th Anniversary Concert

TAIKOPROJECT’s powerful drumming unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century American innovation to create a riot of movement and thundering rhythm. It’s been called a tsunami of sound but this highly charged ensemble is so much more. This show will ignite all of your senses with a spellbinding mix of music, theater and precision. The group received international acclaim when they became the first American ensemble to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest. Since then, they have wowed audiences at the Academy Awards and the Grammys with their grace, energy and passion. TAIKOPROJECT first made waves when they became the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest in 2005, besting all of the Japanese taiko groups in the competition. That year, they were cast in the Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial, the first and still only national advertising campaign to prominently feature taiko. Since then, the group has performed on the 2009 Academy Awards, the 2011 Grammy Awards, NBC’s “The Voice,” Syfy’s Face/Off, The X-Factor, and were honored with the prestigious Visionary Award from East West Players. In 2013, TAIKOPROJECT was featured in rock band 30 Seconds to Mars’ epic “Up in the Air” music video and appeared with the band on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and the iHeartRadio Music Festival. “Freshly relevant, deeply rooted, and boldly innovative” Hollywood Times “Lyrical and thunderous” Cultural Daily “A dazzling celebration of rhythm, ritual, and modern reinvention” ArtsBeat LA “Once those taiko rhythms filled the hall, you couldn’t help but feel the excitement in your chest” Stage & Cinema Sponsored by

Main Theatre · $54.50-$74.50

Saturday, February 6th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

International Guitar Night

International Guitar Night returns for a national Canadian tour in January and February 2027. The festival, which launched on the West Coast over two decades ago, brings together acoustic guitarists performing Brazilian, Flamenco, Middle Eastern, and Gypsy jazz styles. The touring show features musicians from around the world and has a history of sold-out performances in Canadian theaters.

Main Theatre · $54.50-$74.50

Thursday, February 11th

7:30PM

Hold On To Your Butts

Hold On To Your Butts is a live, shot-for-shot parody of Jurassic Park performed by two actors and a Foley artist. Following critically acclaimed runs in the West End and Off-Broadway, the show is now on tour. The production combines comedy, physical theatre, and live sound design into an inventive performance. Critics have called it "a non-stop laugh fest" (Theatre Weekly), "a chaotic masterpiece" (Stage to Page), and "a funny, head-spinning Jurassic Park parody" (The Times). Time Out wrote: "Painfully funny … made us cry actual tears of laughter … a pure joy from start to finish."

Main Theatre · $39.50-$59.50

Tuesday, March 9th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

The Other Mozart – The forgotten story of Mozart’s genius sister

A bold adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet featuring eight actors with Down syndrome. The production explores themes of desire, struggle, and identity through a fresh interpretation of the classic play.

Main Theatre · $49.50-$69.50

Wednesday, March 17th

1:00PM – 10:00PM

Erth’s Shark Dive

Seven Australian acrobats and 30 metres of rope make up By a Thread. Two industrial pulleys and a heavy-duty sailing rope are transformed into a performance space where the acrobats execute feats of strength, balance, and artistry suspended in mid-air.

Main Theatre · $34.50-$54.50

Friday, March 19th

8:00PM – 10:00PM

Beaches Jazz Festival: Dreamer: The Supertramp Experience

Seven Australian acrobats perform acrobatic feats using 30 metres of rope, two industrial pulleys, and heavy-duty sailing rope in By a Thread.

Main Theatre

Saturday, March 20th

8:00PM – 10:00PM

Beaches Jazz Festival: Brass Transit: Chicago Tribute

A bold adaptation of Hamlet featuring eight actors with Down syndrome. The production draws on Shakespeare's classic to explore themes of desire, struggle, and identity through the performers' perspectives and experiences. This reimagining offers a fresh lens on the familiar story, centering the voices and artistic vision of its cast.

Main Theatre

Friday, April 2nd

7:30PM – 10:00PM

First Ladies of Jazz

Seven Australian acrobats and 30 metres of rope create By a Thread. Two industrial pulleys and a heavy-duty sailing rope are transformed into a high-flying performance that showcases extraordinary skill and artistry.

Main Theatre · $54.50-$74.50

Friday, April 16th

7:30PM

Five Alarm

Five Alarm is a comedy about Ava Rose, a Killaloe resident who has competed in the Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook Off for sixteen years without winning. This year, armed with a new assistant and determined to recover her late father's missing Five Alarm Chili recipe, she faces off against her childhood rival in a quest to reclaim both the competition's honour and cash prize — and uncover the mysteries of her past. Directed by Melissa Roberts and written by Kristen Da Silva (a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada). Suitable for all ages. Adult tickets: $33.00. Senior (60+): $28.00. Box office: 905-639-7700. Email: info@theatreburlington.on.ca. www.mqlit.ca.

Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St., Central Park, Burlington, ON · $28 - $33