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Dynamic conversation and passionate performance GUELPH, ON April 9, 2026 — The Woven Ones is a powerful duo featuring award-winning singer-songwriter Chelsey June and renowned Inuvialuit and Dìne throat singer Nina Segalowitz. Together, they offer an evening of captivating music and storytelling honouring Indigenous matriarchs and women’s strength. Join the conversation and enjoy the performance… Continue Reading Spend an Evening with Two Compelling Musical Storytellers

Local favourites deliver a dance party for all ages GUELPH, ON April 2, 2026 — Flamingos are a beloved band in Guelph for good reason — they put on one heck of a show! Last year, they broke in the dance floor at River Run Centre with spectacular renditions of Top 40 classics from across… Continue Reading Flamingos Return to River Run with Decades of Danceable Hits

Valdy delivers familiar charm in solo concert at River Run Centre GUELPH, ON March 31, 2026 — Valdy’s live performances feature sincere storytelling, beautiful folk music, and comforting nostalgia. For more than five decades, this Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter has been bringing audiences together across the country and around the world. Valdy graces River Run Centre’s… Continue Reading Over 50 Years of Heartfelt Music, One Night

Discover a world of creatures that light up the darkness GUELPH, ON March 19, 2026 — This one-of-a-kind, glow-in-the-dark show has been praised worldwide for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance. It is creative, spellbinding, and literally electric, designed to bring audiences of all ages into a fantastical world of imagination. Dino-Light –… Continue Reading Electroluminescent Artistry and Poignant Storytelling

21st edition of the popular comedy fest returns to Guelph GUELPH, ON March 12, 2026 — Just For Laughs is delighted to be back on the road with some of the funniest comics around. The 21st edition of the Just For Laughs Road Show delivers belly laughs with four hilarious comics coming to River Run… Continue Reading Ali Hassan Hosts Just For Laughs Road Show at River Run

One man, many voices. An Irish tapestry of humour and heart. GUELPH, ON March 11, 2026 — In Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears, veteran Ontario actor and storyteller Jay Wilson offers an evening of theatrical storytelling drawn from the spirit of rural Ireland. Wilson inhabits a gallery of unforgettable characters, revealing lives shaped by… Continue Reading Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears

Guelph Symphony Orchestra performs final Kinderconcert of the season GUELPH, ON February 26, 2026 — The third and final Kinderconcert this season is based on a classic African folktale that explores the origin of the world and its natural elements. Designed for curious kids five and under, Why the Sun and the Moon Live in… Continue Reading Classical Music and Creative Storytelling for Curious Young Minds

Prog rock, reimagined GUELPH, ON February 25, 2026 — This Juno Award-winning duo brings prog rock to another dimension. With a sound inspired by Rush and a storytelling style sparked by J.R.R. Tolkien, Cody Bowles and Kevin Comeau are celebrated for their electrifying live performances and exceptional multi-instrumental talent. Crown Lands takes River Run Centre’s… Continue Reading Impressive Duo Delivers Full-Band Sound

Engaging musical show for young audiences GUELPH, ON February 19, 2026 — From the page to the stage, everyone’s favourite inquisitive little monkey stars in this adorably fun, family-friendly show. Join Curious George, The Man with the Yellow Hat, and plenty of new friends as they try to win the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in… Continue Reading Curious George Takes Curious Audiences All the Way to Rome

A special evening with two of Canada’s most renowned environmentalists GUELPH, ON February 5, 2026 — This provocative theatre experience is as inspiring as it is entertaining. Join award-winning, renowned environmentalists and married couple Drs. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis as they discuss powerful insights on their relationship and a lifetime of activism. What You… Continue Reading Can We Love the Planet as Much as We Love Each Other? David Suzuki Answers