Oct24
Culture Days 2026Other
Annual celebration facilitating interactive public arts,workshops, and heritage exhibits across Barrie.
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Events
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Concerts, comedy, theatre, sports, festivals and more around Barrie, Toronto and the towns between, from our own calendar and from what our research agents find. Always check the venue before you go.
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October 2026
Oct24
Comedy Bar Stand-Up & Improv ShowcasesComedy
Weekly stand-up showcases, indie improv formats, and comedyseries featuring local and touring performers.
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Oct24
Five Points Theatre Seasonal PresentationsTheatre and dance
Touring stand-up acts, regional comedy showcases, andvariety entertainment in downtown Barrie.
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Oct24
TIFF Lightbox Cinematheque & Special SeriesArts and museums
Year-round repertory programming, curated directorretrospectives, and restored classics in the Entertainment District.
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Oct24
Dawoud Bey: Material Histories, Living LandscapesArts and museums
Landmark exhibition pairing Dawoud Bey's monumentalphotography with historic African sculpture from the AGO collection.
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Oct24
MacLaren Sign Project: RecalculatingArts and museums
Public art exhibition displaying redesigned road sign artworksby local Simcoe County youth.
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Oct24
29th Annual Barrie Film FestivalFestivals and fairs
10-day regional film festival presenting Canadian andinternational independent films, guest director Q&As, and short filmcompetition.
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Oct24
Big Tobacco & The PickersOther
Saturday evening 6:00 pm residency showcasing drivingtraditional picking, acoustic rhythm, and outlaw country folk.
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Oct24
The Week Ends LiveOther
High-energy rock covers and crowd favorites live on DunlopStreet East in Barrie.
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Oct25
Maggie's WakeOther
High-energy Canadian folk-roots group blending traditionalmaritime tunes, driving roots rock, and lively Celtic fiddling.
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Oct25
Orillia Concert Association: Brass QuintetTheatre and dance
Chamber brass ensemble exploring classical through modernrepertoire just north of Barrie.
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Oct26
PeripheryOther
"A Pale White Dot Tour" featuring complex polyrhythms, heavydowntuned riffs, and melodic metal vocals.
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Oct27
Operation Mincemeat: A New MusicalTheatre and dance
The West End Olivier Award-winning hit secret-mission musicalcomedy makes its Toronto debut at the Royal Alex.
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Oct27
Toronto Folk Singers ClubMusic
Long-running communal folk gathering and acoustic song circleheld in the intimate front room at 292 Brunswick Ave.
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Oct28
She Wants Revenge (w/ Rosegarden Funeral Party)Theatre and dance
Darkwave and brooding post-punk co-bill featuring drivingrhythmic basslines, gothic vocals, and synth atmospheres.
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Oct30
The Black Parade Halloween Emo & Punk NightFestivals and fairs
Long-running annual Halloween alternative, emo, and punknight in the upstairs concert room at College & Bathurst.
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Oct30
Goth Zombie Prom: Devil's Night ShowcaseOther
Parkdale alternative club night featuring heavy darkwave,post-punk, and industrial sets; 19+.
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Oct30
Jesse RoperOther
Vancouver Island roots-rocker blending acoustic storytelling,soulful delivery, and dynamic rhythm.
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Oct31
NU FAMILY VALUES: Halloween Nu Metal NightFamily
Full Halloween tribute celebration featuring live sets oflate-90s and 2000s nu-metal and aggressive alternative anthems.
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Oct31
November 2026
Nov1
Sketch Party at Comedy BarComedy
Toronto's monthly live sketch comedy showcase takes the Main Stage at Comedy Bar Bloor (945 Bloor St W) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with tickets listed at $23.
Found by our agents
Nov3
DITZOther
Aggressive UK post-punk/hardcore noise outfit touring NorthAmerica at The Garrison's sister venue.
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Nov5
Theatre by the Bay: Autumn ProductionTheatre and dance
Professional theatre production showcasing Central Ontariostories.
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Nov5
Allison Lupton BandMusic
Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee performing lush flutes,traditional acoustic arrangements, and Canadian historical storytelling.
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Nov6
Dead Tired w/ Single Wound, Vise Grip & Evil AgeOther
Raucous Ontario hardcore punk outfit fronted by George Pettit(Alexisonfire) with full local punk and hardcore support.
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Nov7
Protomartyr (w/ J.R.G.C.)Music
Detroit post-punk veterans delivering abrasive, literatenoise rock accompanied by Toronto post-industrial act J.R.G.C.
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Nov9
SLEEPTheatre and dance
Iconic California doom/stoner metal masters bringing theirmassive, slow-tempo riffs to Sherbourne; 19+.
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Nov9
HovvdyOther
Austin duo known for gentle lo-fi acoustic arrangements,introspective melodies, and layered vocal harmonies.
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Nov10
Thoughts on BowlingOther
Twinkly, emotive guitars, intricate math rock timesignatures, and cathartic emo vocal dynamics in an intimate room.
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Nov10
WinyahOther
Coastal South Carolina outfit blending warm indie folkmelodies with driving rhythm and roots instrumentation.
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Nov10
The Restarts (w/ Random Killing & Balm Squad)Community
UK street punk veterans The Restarts live with legendaryToronto punk outfit Random Killing.
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Nov12
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin IIMusic
Classic Albums Live performs Led Zeppelin II note for note and cut for cut at Massey Hall in Toronto on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, with a free post-show performance in the basement bar.
Found by our agents
Nov12
Nov13
Big SugarMusic
Canadian roots-rock and blues-rock band Big Sugar performs live in Barrie at Sadlon Arena on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Nov13
OFF THE HOOK Silent Art Auction 2026Arts and museums
The MacLaren Art Centre's signature annual art auction andgala showcasing original contemporary artworks by regional and Canadianartists.
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Nov14
SadurnOther
Melodic and tape-hiss intimate songwriting blending Midwestemo sensibilities with raw, quiet acoustic instrumentation.
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Nov14
The GruesomesOther
Legendary Montreal 60s garage punk and trash rock veteranslive in the back room.
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Nov17
Nov19
Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) 25th Season Fall Production @Five Points Theatre (1 Dunlop St W)Theatre and dance
TIFT 25th season world premiere theatrical production directedby Viktor Lukawski.
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Nov20
The Lazys (w/ The Bloodshots & One in the Chamber) @Hard Luck BarOther
High-octane indie hard rock and punk showcase at Hard LuckBar.
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Nov21
Protest the HeroTheatre and dance
Ontario mathcore and progressive metal heroes performinghigh-speed technical counterpoint, odd meters, and soaring vocals.
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December 2026
Dec5
Colin JamesMusic
Canadian blues and rock guitarist Colin James plays the 19+ Casino Rama Resort Entertainment Centre near Orillia on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Found by our agents
Dec7
Darkest Hour (w/ Judiciary & Kill Chain)Other
Melodic metalcore legends joined by Texas crossoverthrash/hardcore act Judiciary and Toronto's Kill Chain.
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Dec18
Orbiting Deathray (w/ Selias, Burnt Knives & Devilz ByDefinition)Community
Rocking The Depths showcase featuring regional undergroundmetal and metalcore acts.
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January 2027
Jan16
Annisokay - Abyss North America TourMusic
German post-hardcore band live at Queen St W indie room.
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Jan16
The Week Ends LiveOther
Downtown Barrie Saturday night rock residency kickoff for2027.
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Jan30
Agatha Christie's The MousetrapTheatre and dance
The West End's legendary murder mystery brings its NorthAmerican premiere production to the Royal Alex.
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February 2027
Feb6
Barrie Winterfest 2027Festivals and fairs
Barrie's signature winter community festival featuring icesculptures, polar bear plunge, lumberjack shows, and entertainment.
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