Arts and culture
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City of Guelph Artists-in-Residence to host Walk to Freedom participants on July 25
Participate in Echoes of Liberation: A Day of Welcome Guelph, Ont., July 24, 2025 – As part of their Echoes of Liberation project, Kween and Rachele Lovell, Guelph’s 2025 Artists-in-Residence, are welcoming participants in the Walk to Freedom for a day of rest, reflection and collective activation as they pass through the city. Echoes of…
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Canada Day in Guelph
Guelph, Ont., June 27, 2025 – Canada turns 158 this year! Here’s information on all things Canada Day from the City of Guelph. Recognizing Canada Day with Guelph Museums Guelph Museums is hosting a few events on July 1: Canada Day Tea at McCrae House July 1 McCrae House – 108 Water Street Seatings at…
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Changes coming to City parking lots – no more gates
Guelph is updating all parking lots and parkades so you can get in and out of City parking lots faster and easier, whether you have a permit or not.
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Don’t miss the National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples on June 20
Starting at 5:30 p.m. on June 20, Riverside Park will be a site for celebration as the National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples brings music, dancing, drumming, food and artisanal items to the space. The annual event is a celebration of the rich culture, notable achievements and unique heritage of First Nations,…
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Call for Indigenous vendors and advisors for Guelph’s National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples
The annual National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples returns to Riverside Park from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20. Along with being welcomed as attendees, Indigenous community members are invited to participate as exhibitors, vendors and advisors.
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Announcing Guelph’s 2025 Artists-in-Residence
The City of Guelph is pleased to announce Kween and Raechele Lovell as the 2025 Artists-in-Residence (AiR). Their project, Echoes of Liberation, will invite the Guelph community to explore movement, rest and resistance through an interdisciplinary residency grounded in afro-diasporic storytelling, dance and cultural memory.
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Public Meeting for the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Project on May 7
in HeritageLearn about a potential heritage conservation district in the downtown core You’re invited to a Public Meeting for Phase 2 of the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District (HCD) to learn about the ongoing development of the district’s plan and design guidelines. An HCD will help guide change and growth and promote thoughtful stewardship of heritage…
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Doors Open Guelph returns with free tours and fascinating experiences
Doors Open Guelph returns Saturday, April 26 with free guided tours of some of Guelph’s most architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites.
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Just For Laughs Road Show returns for 20th edition!
Four comics take to the road and deliver a bucket of laughs to River Run’s Main Stage GUELPH, ON April 3, 2025 – Just For Laughs is delighted to be back on the road with some of the funniest comedians around! The 20th edition of the Just For Laughs Road Show brings four hilarious comics to River…
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City of Guelph recruiting for Guelph 200 Community Working Group
With Guelph’s bicentennial just around the corner in 2027, the City is seeking community volunteers interested in helping guide the anniversary’s commemoration. Applications for the Guelph 200 Community Working Group are open until 11:59 p.m. on April 21.
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From Guinea with love — and acrobatics!
Culturally rich circus performance with West African roots GUELPH, ON March 27, 2025 — Experience immense talent, stunning choreography, costumes, and music in Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique En Cirque. This feast for the eyes and ears takes River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Part of the Wooly Family…
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Impressively original, hilariously ridiculous
The Umbilical Brothers offer a unique take on physical comedy GUELPH, ON March 20, 2025 – Prepare for a laugh and a half — this one-of-a-kind duo has created their own category of comedy, with inventive skits that combine mime and vocal sound effects for a style dubbed “microphonic mime.” The creative comic pair brings…
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The North Sound tells important stories through song
Husband-and-wife duo offer Indigenous culture and history with heartfelt lyrics and harmonies GUELPH, ON March 13, 2025 — This will be a touching evening of musical storytelling by The North Sound, a partnership between lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Forrest Eaglespeaker, and vocalist and composer Nevada Eaglespeaker. Both gracious and graceful, they play River Run…
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Soothing musical storytelling captures the ears, eyes, and hearts
South African male choral group offers beautiful acapella harmonies full of history GUELPH, ON March 11, 2025 – Five-time Grammy Award winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo know how to command an audience with their delicate, soulful songs that tell stories of the past and present. The group will grace River Run Centre’s Main Stage…
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Multidimensional reggae queen radiates love
Ammoye offers her smooth voice, uplifting stage presence, and inspirational lyrics GUELPH, ON March 6, 2025 — Seven-time JUNO nominee Ammoye offers a fresh take on reggae music, while keeping it familiar and honouring her heritage. Music fans and critics have called her the “next big thing” in Canadian reggae. Experience this feel-good-for-your-soul concert in…
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Hey! Bring on the bagpipes and kilts for a night of Electric Celtic rock
Mudmen are set to bring the house down, yet again GUELPH, ON February 27, 2025 — Canada’s favourite Celtic rockers return to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. With over 3,000 shows to date, these guys know how to put on a good show and have a blast while…
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Final Kinderconcert of the season
Guelph symphony presents African folk tale through music and interactivity for toddlers GUELPH, ON February 25, 2025 — The final installment of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts, The Spider and the Magic Drum, tells the story of a mischievous spider named Anansi who finds a magical drum in the West African forest. This interactive music series is…
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Dance your cares away with Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live
The first ever, live musical Fraggle Rock show is coming to Guelph GUELPH, ON February 20, 2025 – Jim Henson’s musical, fun-loving Fraggles are dancing their cares away across North America and coming to River Run Centre’s Main Stage. Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live is the first ever live show based…
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Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services
Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs.
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All female, all funny — Girls Nite Out serves up side-splitting laughs
This gaggle of award-winning gals make for one hilarious “Girls Nite Out” GUELPH, ON February 6, 2025 — The girls are back! Four of Canada’s funniest femmes are returning to River Run Centre’s Main Stage as part of GuelphToday Comedy Series on Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m. Girls Nite Out is the comedy collective…
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Birds of a feather – dance together!
Break-in River Run’s dance floor at Flamingos’ Vinyl Release Party GUELPH, ON January 30, 2025 — Guelph’s best-dressed cover band plays what people want to hear —the best hits from across the decades. A Flamingos’ show is always a party and this show — celebrating great hits not by the band and new music from…
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Out of the woodwork with brand new album
JUNO-winning Finger Eleven is back after a seven-year (plus) hiatus GUELPH, ON January 28, 2025 — After their 2015 album Five Crooked Lines, Finger Eleven took a well-deserved and much needed break from recording music to focus on their personal lives. Now, they are back with new music full of more passion and pride than…
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Step into the world of Step Afrika!
Experience this remarkable, polyrhythmic, percussive dance show GUELPH, ON January 23, 2025 – Prepare to be immersed in a sea of music, dance, and culture. Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority and first professional Company dedicated to the art and tradition of stepping. Their mesmerizing, internationally renowned production hits River Run Centre’s Main Stage…
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Exhibition on the Ontario Reformatory comes to Guelph Museum, January 18 to April 30
For over 100 years, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of the people of Guelph. Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory, an exhibition guest curated by P. Brian Skerrett, shares stories from within the institution, addressing misconceptions, propaganda and myths.
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Call to Artists: Apply for Guelph’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence program
Calling all artists! The City of Guelph invites artists and art collectives (collaborations by two or more artists) to submit Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Artist-in-Residence program. This year’s program will award one project with a residency and a $10,000 project budget. The submission deadline for Expressions of Interest is 11:59 p.m. on February…
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Life is like riding a bicycle…
Charming show for all ages offers a poetic, entertaining story with a bicycle at its centre GUELPH, ON January 14, 2025 — This amusing one-man show tells a touching story full of rich imagery without using any words. Life-Cycle playfully combines acrobatics, illusion, mime, and music. Presented as part of River Run Centre’s Wooly Family…
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A Kinderconcert to delight toddlers and parents
The story of The Dragon’s Gate engages children and inspires adults GUELPH, ON January 9, 2025 — Park Eatery Kinderconcerts is an interactive music series curated to expose children five years and younger to the magic of music and instruments. The Dragon’s Gate is the second show in this series, with 30-minute performances taking…
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(Alt)-Escape to another dimension
Ultra creative duo Video Phase offers an alternate reality with their multisensory show, Alt-Escape. GUELPH, ON January 8, 2025 – This award-winning, innovative digital performance deserves its own category — it combines music, video, and technology into a new, hybrid art form that exhilarates the senses. Video Phase – Alt-Escape is the brainchild of artists…
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Party like It’s 1990 with the band that never stops rocking
54•40 deliver decades of west-coast inspired rock and energetic performances GUELPH, ON January 7, 2025 — Nine-time JUNO Award-nominated rock band 54•40 have been at it for over 40 years, and there is no stopping them. Known for their electric concerts, they are bringing their legendary reputation to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Sunday,…
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Mimi O’Bonsawin connects music with nature
Indigenous Music Award winner combines sounds of the forest with acoustic instruments and delicate harmonies GUELPH, ON January 2, 2025 — Mimi O’Bonsawin delivers a hybrid of natural sounds and pop music in River Run Centre’s Studio Theatre on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. The show is supported by Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and…
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The boom of YAMATO Drummers — A feast for the senses
Based in Japan, this group uses drums of their homeland to spread joy around the world GUELPH, ON December 19, 2024 — YAMATO Drummers deliver a powerful production of “physical music” — something beyond what is often captured by the word “performance.” Their versatile drumming styles coupled with unique movements, a stunning set, costumes,…
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Ballet Jörgen reimagines a classic: Sleeping Beauty
Beautiful music, outstanding choreography, a breathtaking production GUELPH, ON December 17, 2024 — With timeless music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and fresh choreography by Bengt Jörgen, Ballet Jörgen – Sleeping Beauty is a modern version of the classic production. Part of Movement – The Dance Series, this show is generously supported by Season Sponsor Richardson…
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City of Guelph seeking organization interested in hosting Canada Day event
The City of Guelph is looking for a community organization interested in taking on the planning, coordination and execution of an annual Canada Day event, beginning in 2025. Expressions of interest are being accepted until November 14, 2024.
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Unveiling of photographic mural brings contemporary Indigenous perspective to the river’s edge
All are invited to attend and celebrate the unveiling of an art installation beside the Speed River in John Galt Park, at the site of the former Trans Canada Trail kiosk, on October 18 at 5:30 p.m.
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Join us for an open house at the renovated Riverside Park Concert Shell
The Riverside Park Concert Shell has recently been renovated and is looking better than ever. Drop in on October 3, between 3 and 5 p.m.
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Alan Doyle announces new tour coming to River Run
Canada’s favourite folk rocker brings new music and East Coast feel GUELPH, ON September 24, 2024 – One of Canada’s finest folk-rock frontmen brings exciting new music to Guelph’s River Run Centre this spring. On Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8 p.m., Alan Doyle takes the Main Stage for an incredible night of beloved hits…
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River Run Centre kicks off LOTS ON Season – something for everyone
2024-25 lineup features dance, comedy, music, magic, and more
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Notice of intention to designate: 106 Carden Street
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 106 Carden Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The current legal description of the subject real property…
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Culture Days festival sweeps across the country – touching down in Royal City
City of Guelph is Festival Hub, including pay-what-you-can performance at River Run Centre GUELPH, ON September 5, 2024 – The upcoming Culture Days Festival is an annual, cross-Canada celebration of free arts and cultural events. Guelph, long heralded as a supportive arts community, has for generations attracted artists of all mediums to work…
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Notice of intention to designate: 220 Gordon Street
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 220 Gordon St as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the property is Lots 1…
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Notice of intention to designate: 28 Norfolk Street
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate the building known as Saint Agnes School at 28 Norfolk Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The…
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Notice of intention to designate: 12 Eramosa Road
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 12 Eramosa Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject real property is…
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Notice of intention to designate: 14 Neeve Street
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 14 Neeve Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is The…
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Notice of intention to designate: 100 Queen Street
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 100 Queen Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is The…
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Notice of intention to designate: 167 Suffolk Street West
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 167 Suffolk Street West as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The…
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Notice of intention to designate: 211 Silvercreek Parkway South
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway South as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is…
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Notice of intention to designate: 408 Willow Road
in HeritageTake notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 408 Willow Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The current legal description of the subject real property…
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National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples event at Riverside Park on June 21
On June 21, the summer solstice, Guelph will celebrate the rich culture, notable achievements and unique heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Guelph and beyond.
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Routine maintenance on Family Sculpture and Fountain starts April 29
The Family Sculpture and Fountain in St. George’s Square will undergo routine conservation and maintenance work April 29 to May 3.
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360 ALLSTARS deliver theatre for thrill-seekers
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, and more come to River Run Centre’s Main Stage GUELPH, ON April 18, 2024 – Experience adrenalin pumping thrills with the supercharged urban circus 360 ALLSTARS, coming to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The show is part of River Run Centre’s 2023/24 RESOUNDING Season, sponsored by Richardson…