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Saturday, July 18th
7:00PM – 9:00PM

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Burlington is known for its festivals and events! Join us for immersive events all year round. « All Events dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste July 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35 – $45 Get ready to taste, move, and experience culture in motion at Joseph Brant Museum during our dine & dance series! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: July 18 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $35 – $45 Event Category: Arts & Culture Website: https://museumsofburlington.ca/#modal Venue Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E Burlington , ON Canada + Google Map View Venue Website Related Events Stadacona & Naden Band of the RCN – CANADA’S NAVY TOGETHER IN CONCERT! June 18 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday Night Clay Date June 19 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival June 20 - June 21 Explore These Things To Do In Burlington Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment Sports & Recreation Gardens & Parks Heritage Shop Previous Next 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. SUBMIT AN EVENT

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How Could You Mrs. Dick?
Friday, February 12th
8:00PM

How Could You Mrs. Dick?

How Could You, Mrs. Dick? is a play based on the true story of Evelyn Dick, a woman at the centre of a sensationalized public scandal. As reporters attempt to uncover the truth, Evelyn becomes both subject and spectacle. The play explores the making of a public figure and the cost of being at its centre. Directed by Matt Willson and produced by Julie Donoahue. Written by Douglas Rodger. All ages. Show dates and times: February 12 at 8:00 PM; February 13 at 7:30 PM; February 14 at 2:00 PM (matinee); February 19 at 7:30 PM; February 20 at 7:30 PM; February 21 at 2:00 PM (matinee); February 26 at 7:30 PM; February 27 at 7:30 PM; February 28 at 2:00 PM (matinee). Prices: Adult $33.00, Senior (60+) $28.00. Box Office: 905-639-7700. Email: info@theatreburlington.on.ca

Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St, Central Park, Burlington, ON (in the Drama Centre) · $28 - $33
46th Annual Drury Lane Music Hall
Fri, Feb 12 – Sun, Mar 7

46th Annual Drury Lane Music Hall

Drury Lane presents Music Hall 2027, the 46th edition of its annual variety comedy musical. The production features music, dance, and comedy, including a traditional finale with Pearlie Kings and Queens. A character called Mr. Chairman delivers jokes from the podium, and the audience is encouraged to clap, cheer, boo, and hiss. Suggested for all ages. Evening performances (8:00 p.m.): February 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27; March 4, 5, 6. Matinée performances (2:00 p.m.): February 14, 20, 21, 28; March 6, 7. Box Office: 905-637-3979 or boxoffice@drurylane.ca

Drury Lane Theatre
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash
Monday, February 15th
11:00AM – 4:00PM

Yassama and the Beaded Calabash

When the well in her village begins to dry up, Yassama must walk farther each day to fetch water for her family. She worries about the future of her village. Will she be able to save it from the drought that threatens them? With the help of an old Baobab tree and a mysterious beaded calabash, Yassama learns to understand the limits of the nature that sustains her. Blending African oral tradition, theatre, and dance, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is a timeless ecological and spiritual tale. More than a search for water, the story reveals the sacred bond between people and Mother Earth, celebrating perseverance, humility, and shared responsibility. Sponsored by

Main Theatre
Family Day! – Samajam: YOU are the Show!
Monday, February 15th
1:00PM – 3:30PM

Family Day! – Samajam: YOU are the Show!

You are the musician. You are the creator. You are the show. A fully participatory, fun and highly engaging musical experience where the audience actively performs 90% of the show. It combines interactive participation, musical learning, rhythmic challenges, video games, comedic sketches, and exploration of diverse songs and rhythms from around the world. Everyone receives a Musical Bag with three percussion instruments to play at key moments, to maximize the progression of the musical experience and the collective rhythmic creations. Presented more than 1,500 times in 8 countries, with 1 million tickets sold. EVERYONE can participate, regardless of their age, musical experience, or skill level. Sponsored by

Main Theatre
Erth’s Shark Dive
Wednesday, March 17th
1:00PM – 10:00PM

Erth’s Shark Dive

It’s a shark dive, but not as you know it! Delve deep to discover what swims beneath the surface. Come face to face with an array of enchanting sea life that has existed from deep within our prehistoric past to the rich biodiversity that now inhabits the world’s oceans. Presented as a live poetic documentary, the exquisite puppets of Erth’s Shark Dive will enchant and delight, and challenge you to reconsider our own role in protecting these much maligned magnificent creatures. You won’t encounter any Hollywood jump scares here: you will be surprised at how beautiful these creatures actually are. Take the risk and have your expectations turned upside down! Encounter bull sharks, grey nurses and the majestic great white shark in this tantalising underwater experience from one of Australia’s foremost visual theatre companies. Erth’s Shark Dive was originally commissioned for the Australian Museum, and has been presented at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Festival and Brisbane Festival before touring the USA. “The puppetry was nothing short of magnificent.” — Theatre Travels

Main Theatre
By a Thread
Thursday, March 25th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

By a Thread

By a Thread is an aerial circus show featuring seven Australian acrobats and 30 metres of rope. The cast uses two industrial pulleys and heavy-duty sailing rope to create acrobatic and choreographed sequences that explore themes of trust, connection, and relationships. The performance weaves together virtuosic acrobatics and intricate choreography, with moments of confusion, hilarity, romance, playfulness, fear, and friendship. The rope serves as a physical manifestation of trust, used as a metaphor for community and the dynamics of connecting with one another. Performers work 6 metres above the ground. The ensemble has toured in Europe, Canada, and Asia. The show uses only one prop onstage — 30 metres of white cotton rope — with classic acrobatic techniques applied in expansive ways. Director and company co-founder Charice Rust notes: "At the core of By a Thread is a desire to share with the audience the trust implicit in ensemble acrobatic work. Circus is a powerful art form because what you see before you is actually what is happening. When you see someone taking a risk by hanging upside down from a rope that is held up only by other people, there is no illusion or trick, that risk is real and the audience can feel that." This is a one-night-only performance at BPAC.

Main Theatre
Five Alarm
Friday, April 16th
7:30PM

Five Alarm

Directed by Melissa Roberts. Produced by TBD. A fairground in Killaloe, Ontario is home to the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook Off, where Killaloe residents come each year to compete for the honour and the cash prize. The most determined of these is Ava Rose, who has tried (and failed) to win for sixteen years. This year, with the help of a new assistant, Ava returns to battle her former childhood friend and rival. If she can piece together her late father's missing Five Alarm Chili recipe, she might just piece together the mysteries of her past. Author: Kristen Da Silva. Ages: All Ages. Show Schedule: April 16, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 17, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) April 17, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 23, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 24, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) April 24, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 30, 2027 @ 7:30 pm May 1, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) May 1, 2027 @ 7:30 pm Prices: Adult: $33.00; Senior (60+): $28.00 Five Alarm was first produced by Port Stanley Festival Theatre in July of 2017 (Port Stanley, ON). Five Alarm is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca. Kristen Da Silva is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada. Box Office: 905-639-7700. Email: info@theatreburlington.on.ca

Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St, Central Park, Burlington, ON · $28 - $33
Can You Sing Canada? Burlington Edition
Tuesday, April 20th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

Can You Sing Canada? Burlington Edition

Can You Sing Canada is a touring production now in its 7th year that holds local auditions to discover community singers and presents them in a live show. The performance features a dynamic lineup of local performers spanning all ages and musical styles, including rock, country, piano ballads, crooners, and pop. A Canadian rock band of seasoned industry veterans provides backing for all performances. The show incorporates audience participation through sing-alongs and group singing moments designed to engage the theatre.

Main Theatre
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
Fri, May 7 – Sun, May 30

Little Women, The Broadway Musical

Little Women – The Broadway Musical is based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel and follows the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate life in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War. Meg is the oldest, nurturing and romantic; Jo is tomboyish, spirited and independent; Amy is artistic and ambitious; and Beth is sweet, loving, musical and fragile. The musical features a powerful score exploring personal discovery, heartbreak, hope, romance, and love. The production runs at Drury Lane in May 2027. Evening performances are at 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29. Matinée performances are at 2:00 p.m. on May 9, 15, 16, 23, 29, and 30. Suggested for all ages.

Drury Lane Theatre
Joss Arnott Dance – Meet the Hatter
Sunday, May 9th
4:00PM – 6:30PM

Joss Arnott Dance – Meet the Hatter

A dazzling new cinematic dance and multimedia experience sure to delight kids of all ages. Blending breathtaking choreography, storytelling, original music, digital projection, lighting, and animation, this imaginative production reimagines the iconic Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist. When no one arrives at the famous tea party, the lonely Hatter uses the power of his imagination to create his own magical Wonderland, leading audiences on a whimsical adventure filled with surprising encounters and spectacular visual worlds. Meet the Hatter celebrates the power of play, creativity, and self-belief – reminding us that imagination can unlock the extraordinary. Suitable for audiences aged 5 and up, “Five stars! This production is gold dust in today’s world, an hour-long memory to cherish forever… Marvel at an extraordinarily designed piece of dance theatre.” -Jackstage, 2025 About Joss Arnot Dance Company: Based in the North of England, Joss Arnott Dance was founded in 2010 and is a leading, professional and highly respected dance company within the UK. We produce ambitious, excellent and relevant dance productions that are grown from classical techniques, inspired by music and shaped by a modern aesthetic. We hold our communities and audiences at our core, creating relevant productions for a variety of people in a variety of spaces. The company’s productions consist of an athletic, technically brilliant cast of extraordinary performers, aiming to excite and inspire audiences regardless of their dance experience and knowledge, through Arnott’s stunning and dynamic classical contemporary choreographic style.

Main Theatre