Category: Live Concerts

SHADOWS AND SPIRITS

October 30, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.

Guest conductor: Dan Warren

Join us for an atmospheric evening led by guest conductor Dan Warren. The eerie power of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain , the dramatic intensity of Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold , the soaring wonder of William’s Music from E.T… ..and more!

*Hallowe’en costumes encouraged – add your own touch of flair to this exhilarating and memorable evening!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 5, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

Kick off the season with our annual sell-out Christmas concert, packed with family favourites and singalongs. The Jazz Connection Big Band will add a fresh take to our annual tradition, performing Duke Ellington’s swing-infused Nutcracker Suite .

Photos with Santa Claus in the lobby before the concert & at intermission!

*This concert is included in the Season Subscription

[Note: Our HOLIDAY MATINEE will be a one hour holiday concert option, sold separately as of June 1st.]

BRILLIANCE REFLECTED

March 5, 2027 @ 7:30 p.m.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

This concert turns the spotlight on four winners from our inaugural concerto competition, jointly created by the Hamilton Music Festival and Sinfonia Ancaster. The orchestra joins our young soloists in performances of music by J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. This celebratory evening also features the glittering and evocative colours of Kodály’s Háry János Suite .

COMMAND PERFORMANCE

May 7, 2027 @ 7:30 p.m.

Jeffrey Pollock, conductor

We conclude with a true Command Performance ! The lean and energetic Symphony No. 3 of Sibelius sets the stage for Juno Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu’s performance of Beethoven’s triumphant Emperor Concerto .

Every night this year is a main event. We can’t wait to see you there!

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