Your Guide to the City’s Must-See Entertainment.
April 25, 2026 | The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) will host its highly anticipated Black Tie Gala, an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating creativity and strengthening the future of arts and culture in Barrie. As one of the gallery’s premier fundraising events, the gala brings...
September 26, 2026 | Curious about what lies beyond the façades of Barrie’s most intriguing buildings? Doors Open Barrie invites residents and visitors alike to step inside some of the city’s most storied and architecturally significant spaces on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m....
July 3 - 5, 2026 | The Mariposa Folk Festival is an all-inclusive showcase of Canada’s heritage, cultures, and talents. The Festival profiles over 100 artistic performances of established and emerging folk artists on 11 stages. The Festival includes a beautiful campground with a capacity...
August 27 - 30, 2026 | The Barrie Fair and Essa National Draft Horse Show, held from August 27 - 30, 2026, at the Essa Agriplex in Thornton, is a must-attend summer event for families and agricultural enthusiasts alike. Hosted by the Essa & District...
July 31 - August 3, 2026 | The shoreline of Barrie will transform into a vibrant celebration of music, art and community spirit as Kempenfest returns to the Barrie Waterfront. Widely regarded as the city’s signature summer event, the festival draws tens of thousands of...
June 13 - 14, 2026 | The 2026 Barrie Airshow Weekend, proudly presented by Pratt Homes, is set to dazzle spectators from June 13 to 14, 2026, along the picturesque shores of Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie, Ontario. This free, family-friendly event promises a captivating display...
March 28 – 29, 2026 | The Reel Stories Festival returns to Barrie, Ontario, for its highly anticipated 22nd edition on March 28th to 29th, 2026, bringing audiences a powerful lineup of thought-provoking and inspiring films. Presented by the Barrie Film Festival, this annual event...
March 27 - 28, 2026 | Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary legacy takes centre stage in Music of the Night, a sweeping concert event that celebrates the most iconic works of the world’s most successful musical theatre composer. This lush production arrives in Ontario for two...
July 17 - 19, 2026 | The 48th Orillia Scottish Festival returns to the shores of Lake Couchiching, bringing three days of music, tradition, and community spirit to Tudhope Park, Orillia. One of Ontario’s longest-running Scottish celebrations, the festival continues to draw visitors from across...
January 28 to April 16, 2026 | For 100 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have redefined what it means to be entertained on a basketball court. Blending elite athletic skill with comedy, creativity and heart, this legendary team has become a global symbol of joy, unity...
