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OFF THE ROCK
Concerts

OFF THE ROCK

Sep 12, 2026 7:30 PM Showplace Performance Centre Off the Rock barrels in on an East Coast wind, hauling with it the heart, humour, and high-spirited musical lift of Great Big Sea. More than a tribute […]
Tom Thomson’s Wake
Theatre

Tom Thomson’s Wake

Fri, Sep 11 at 07:30 PM Market Hall Two years after renowned painter Tom Thomson’s mysterious death, his friend, his mentor and his lover gather to share their memories of Algonquin Park’s most famous resident. But did […]
Dylan Ireland: Folk-Rock’s Reluctant Rockstar
Spotlight

Dylan Ireland: Folk-Rock’s Reluctant Rockstar

It’s rare to come across a local musician who writes “Peterborough” into their music and makes you feel it, but Dylan Ireland does just that—and it lands. His story starts in Express & Company, a […]
Joslynn Burford: The Soul Voice of Peterborough
Spotlight

Joslynn Burford: The Soul Voice of Peterborough

Every town has a voice that sneaks up on you. In Peterborough, it’s Joslynn Burford. She doesn’t shout for attention—she doesn’t have to. With a voice that cuts warm and true, Joslynn has become one […]
Cold Comfort in the Electric City
Archive

Cold Comfort in the Electric City

It’s late August in Peterborough, the time of year when the air still clings to summer but the nights remind you that frost is only a few headlines away. For most of us, that means […]