Events happening in Burlington.

Sunday, December 6th

2:00PM – 3:30PM

Circle of Harmony Chorus with the Melody Makers

Circle of Harmony is an award-winning four-part a cappella chorus of women dedicated to musical excellence. They will perform with the Melody Makers B. The performance runs 1 hour 30 minutes. No refunds are issued for this event.

2138 Brant Street · $20 CAD + fees

Sunday, December 6th

4:00PM – 6:30PM

Holly Cole Swinging Christmas

Holly Cole, the JUNO Award–winning Canadian vocalist, performs holiday classics and winter favourites with her signature smoky style. Her band and members of the Burlington Symphony Orchestra accompany her through selections including songs from Baby, It's Cold Outside and I Have the Christmas Blues. Blending jazz, pop, and country influences, Cole's concert offers a warm and intimate evening of festive music.

Main Theatre · $74.50-$94.50

Friday, December 11th

8:00PM – 10:30PM

TVB Productions – Elvis’ Wonderful World of Christmas, Legacy Tour

Steve Michaels returns in The Wonderful World of Christmas: Legacy Tour, celebrating the holiday legacy of Elvis Presley. 🎄 The evening draws from Elvis' beloved Christmas recordings, moving from joyful, rockin' holiday favourites to deeply moving gospel moments. Michaels, an internationally acclaimed and World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist, leads the performance with authenticity and reverence, backed by a live ensemble and powerhouse vocalists. The show features classics like "Blue Christmas" and "Santa Bring My Baby Back," alongside the spirit-filled gospel sounds that defined Elvis' connection to the season. A celebration of tradition, family, music, and the magic Elvis continues to bring to the holidays.

Main Theatre

Saturday, December 12th

2:30PM – 10:00PM

The Next Generation Leahy

Next Generation Leahy brings a Christmas celebration rooted in Celtic, Irish, jazz, French Canadian, pop, country, and swing influences. The group of siblings are multi-instrumentalists who deliver performances marked by fiery instrumentals, intricate harmonies, and dynamic step dancing. This show balances Christmas classics with the ensemble's own Celtic-based music, capturing the joy music brings to the season. The performance is designed for audiences of all ages and welcomes families and friends to gather together.

Main Theatre · $59.50-$79.50

Sunday, December 13th

1:30PM – 2:30PM

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Christmas is for Kids

A light, one-hour performance for young children and their guests, featuring holiday favourites, audience sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole.

Main Theatre · $22

Sunday, December 13th

4:00PM – 6:30PM

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Christmas Spectacular

A full-length holiday concert featuring seasonal favourites, audience sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole. Tickets sell out annually. On-sale dates: Current subscribers may purchase Saturday, May 9 through Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (phone or in-person sales only). New full season subscriptions open Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (phone or in-person sales only). Pick 3 subscriptions open Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (phone or in-person sales only). Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (available online, by phone, or in-person).

Main Theatre

Wednesday, December 16th

7:30PM – 10:30PM

Classic Albums Live – The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits

Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is The Eagles' first compilation album. It features songs from the band's first four albums and spent five weeks at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Main Theatre · $74.50-$94.50

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

Friday, December 18th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

A Very Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with Vince Guaraldi's beloved soundtrack from the 1965 Emmy Award-winning film A Charlie Brown Christmas. 🎄 This performance features music from the album performed by Adam Bowman on drums, Duncan Wilson on piano, and Tyler Wagler on bass, accompanied by Burlington's Enchorus Children's Choir.

Main Theatre · $39.50-$59.50

Saturday, December 19th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

4th Annual Whitehorse Winter Classic

Whitehorse Winter Classic 🎵 Whitehorse presents the fourth annual Winter Classic, a holiday concert and fundraiser supporting Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. The evening will feature songs from their acclaimed holiday album, festive favourites, and highlights from across Whitehorse's award-winning, genre-spanning catalogue. The duo of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet will be joined by their band and an exciting lineup of musical guests, with more surprises planned for the night. Ladybird Animal Sanctuary is a Hamilton-based animal rescue charity co-founded by Whitehorse's Melissa McClelland. Since its inception in 2010, the charity has rescued almost 2,000 cats, dogs, and small animals from high-volume shelters in the Southern Ontario area. Attendees can support the cause through a silent auction at the concert and by making donations on-site.

Main Theatre · $59.50-$79.50

Sunday, December 20th

7:30PM – 9:30PM

Welcome Christmas in Burlington with Jacob Moon & Mike Janzen Trio

Jacob Moon & the Mike Janzen Trio perform festive holiday music in Burlington. Attendees are invited to an evening of Christmas songs and seasonal celebration with these artists. The event offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for holiday music fans of all kinds.

North Burlington Baptist Church · $45 CAD + fees

Wednesday, December 30th

2:30PM – 10:00PM

Chris Funk The Wonderist: Redefining Wonder

Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging and visceral multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, flute and more into his illusions. His parents wanted him to be a musician, but he wanted to be a magician. Chris tells his story on how he integrated his love for music and magic in a show unlike any other. Whether it’s a violin concerto to a magical dancing sheet of music to impossibly suspending various instruments on stage, his show is in a league of its own. The live-feed camera and interactive videos bring audiences up onstage and into the action, delivering a show that family audiences can call their own. From NBC’s America’s Got Talent, CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us & Masters of Illusion, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and Syfy’s Wizard Wars, his unique approach to magic has garnered him performances at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood, Mandalay Bay, Rio, and Tropicana casinos as well as residencies at Disney. In addition to his own touring, Chris has starred in major touring magic productions Masters of Illusion LIVE. Chris’ show has garnered standing ovations and a reputation for excellence. AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – SIMON COWELL: “BEST MAGICIAN we’ve had on the show so far! I’ve NEVER seen anything like that!” DISNEY: “Absolutely FANTASTIC!” CBC: “HEAD-SCRATCHING MAGIC!” PENN & TELLER: “There’s a WILDNESS and beauty to Chris Funk’s daft and funny presence that we – and the audiences we’ve seen him with – find IRRESISTIBLE.” PENN & TELLER Sponsored by

Main Theatre · $34.50-$54.50

Thursday, December 31st

7:30PM – 9:00PM

Gryphon Trio with Nordic Voices

Canada's Gryphon Trio, three-time Juno Award winners, collaborates with Norwegian vocal sextet Nordic Voices for an evening of chamber music and a cappella works. The program features Dvořák's Dumky Trio alongside a cappella pieces rooted in global folk traditions, as well as bold new works by composers Andrew Balfour (Cree), Norbert Palej, and Bohdana Frolyak. This cross-cultural collaboration brings together string and vocal artistry across classical, contemporary, and traditional repertoire.

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Thursday, January 7th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

BOUNTY ENTERPRISES INC: Night Fever/The Bee Gees with Special Surprise Guests

Mamma Mia! The Official ABBA Show returns to the BPAC with special guests Night Fever, The Bee Gees Show. The production performs all the hits note for note, exactly as the original recordings. Ticket pre-sale: August 27th at 12 PM. Regular on-sale: September 1st at 5 PM.

Main Theatre · $67

Friday, January 8th

7:30PM – 10:00PM

BOUNTY ENTERPRISES INC: Abbamania Special Surprise Guests

ABBAMANIA, the world's number one ABBA production, returns to the BPAC with special guests. The show features all the hits performed note-for-note as the original recordings.

Main Theatre · $67

Thursday, January 21st

7:30PM – 9:30PM

BNP Productions: A Tony Bennett Salute

A Tony Bennett Salute featuring the Franklin Penny Quintet. By popular demand, this event returns with added music and vocals. Franklin Penny is a traditional pop artist on trumpet and vocals, performing the Great American Songbook. The quintet includes Michael Cooper on piano, Ron Palangio on guitar, Urmas Soomet on bass, and John Collin on drums. Penny has performed in Paramount Pictures' 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days' and the CBS movie 'Martin & Lewis'. Producer and conductor David Warrack has noted: "Franklin Penny is the complete package. A showman, a fine musician, a singer with great chops and, astonishingly, a nice guy! It doesn't get better than that!" Yamaha Artist and trumpet professor Greg Bush adds: "I've known and worked with Frank for 20 years. Whether playing the trumpet or singing, he and the band are a class act and make for great entertainment."

Community Studio Theatre

Tuesday, January 26th

7:00PM – 9:30PM

Classical Arts Entertainment Presents: Swan Lake by the United European Ballet Company

Swan Lake 🦢 United European Ballet presents this iconic classical ballet, telling the timeless story of Prince Siegfried, Princess Odette, the evil sorcerer Rothbart, and a powerful spell that transforms maidens into swans. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's immortal score, the production features expressive choreography, dramatic storytelling, and the famous Dance of the Little Swans. The cast of international dancers performs with artistry and grace against elaborate hand-painted sets and exquisite costumes created by European designers. The production combines classical ballet tradition with the grandeur and emotion of a romantic masterpiece. Ballet in two acts with one intermission. Suitable for ages 3 and up; family-friendly. For more information, visit www.classicalarts.net

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