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Celebrated folk trio performs at River Run Centre Friday, February 24 GUELPH, ON February 9, 2017 – Trent Severn will showcase “Canadian history in harmony” when the acclaimed folk trio performs at River Run Centre on Friday, February 24, at 8 p.m. The Co-operators Hall performance is presented as part of the Borealis Music Series.… Continue Reading ‘Canadian history in harmony’ with Trent Severn

Talented kids perform pop music hits at River Run Centre Saturday, February 18 GUELPH, ON February 3, 2017 – When Raina Harten performs as a Mini Pop Kid, she knows she’s carrying on a proud tradition of talented kids creating family-friendly music. “I wanted to be a Mini Pop Kid since I was really young… Continue Reading Family-friendly fun with Mini Pop Kids

Guelph, ON January 30, 2017 – River Run Centre and the Guelph Youth Council have teamed up again – with the support of TD Bank Group – to offer MusicWorks|StageWorks, a unique hands-on performing arts mentorship program focused on the art of putting on a professional-style show. All youth, ages 13 to 19, interested in… Continue Reading Guelph youth invited to apply for chance in the spotlight

Famed Canadian comedian takes the stage at River Run Centre February 11 GUELPH, ON January 27, 2017 – A familiar face to comedy fans across Canada for his hilarious antics on the hit CBC Television program This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Shaun Majumder is also a well-known star of the standup stage. The renowned Canadian… Continue Reading A night of laughs with Shaun Majumder

Celebrated singers Ben Heppner, Rebecca Caine, Jean Stilwell, Gary Relyea and David Warrack take the stage February 2 as part of Some Enchanted Evening GUELPH, ON January 17, 2017  – Ben Heppner has gained a reputation as one of the world’s finest operatic tenors during a nearly 30-year career. But his love of singing was… Continue Reading An enchanted evening at River Run Centre

Uniquely Canadian production staged at River Run Centre Saturday, January 28 GUELPH, ON January 13, 2017 – Featuring lavish sets, incredible costumes and world-class dancers, Ballet Jörgen’s Swan Lake re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. The uniquely Canadian production comes to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m. as part of the… Continue Reading Canada’s Ballet Jörgen re-envisions Swan Lake

Acclaimed Canadian band performs at River Run Centre Friday, January 27 GUELPH, ON January 12, 2017 – Renowned as among Canada’s best up-and-coming musical artists, The Slocan Ramblers are rooted in tradition yet fearlessly creative. The band will bring its unique brand of bluegrass to River Run Centre on Friday, January 27, at 8 p.m.… Continue Reading Slocan Ramblers bring boldly creative approach to traditional bluegrass

Kenny vs. Spenny comes to River Run Centre Saturday, January 21 GUELPH, ON January 6, 2017 – Best friends Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice will continue where they left off in their over-the-top television series, Kenny vs. Spenny, when they take the stage at River Run Centre on Saturday, January 21, at 8 p.m. The… Continue Reading Engaging in ‘friendly’ competition

Grammy winner Lee Ann Womack performs on Main Stage Thursday, January 19 NOTE TO EDITORS: The below story has been prepared for your use. GUELPH, ON January 5, 2017 – Time away from music can offer a fresh perspective. That was certainly the case for country artist Lee Ann Womack, who took a seven-year break from… Continue Reading ‘Real country music’ at River Run Centre

Famed bunny siblings star in Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite December 30 at River Run Centre GUELPH, ON December 9, 2016 – Beloved bunny siblings Max and Ruby will bring a holiday tradition to life this Christmas season during Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite at River Run Centre on Friday, December… Continue Reading Max and Ruby bring the Nutcracker to life