River Run Centre
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Sam Roberts Band Brings the Canadian Dream to River Run
Legendary Canadian rock band set to play all the favourites Guelph, ON August 19, 2025 — One of Canada’s quintessential campfire, festival, and road-trip bands is coming to the Main Stage! Sam Roberts Band is the multi-JUNO Award-winning artist rounding out River Run Centre’s 25/26 Season – It’s Really Live. With a legacy of hit…
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Changes coming to City parking lots – no more gates beginning November 2
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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Just For Laughs Road Show returns to Main Stage with Canadian comics
The 19th annual touring production comes to River Run Centre as part of comedy series GUELPH, ON April 4, 2024 – Get ready for an award-winning night of standup when the annual Just For Laughs Road Show returns to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. The 19th edition is presented as…
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A tale of intrigue for toddlers: The Sword in the Violin Case
Park Eatery Kinderconcerts use storytelling to expose toddlers to classical music GUELPH, ON February 29, 2024 – This season’s final iteration of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts tells the exciting tale of a quest for stardom in The Sword in the Violin Case on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Park Eatery…
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Canada’s Celtic rock warriors bring electric kitchen party to River Run Centre
The Mudmen return for an exciting, energetic performance GUELPH, ON February 28, 2024 – A blast of Celtic energy is set to hit River Run Centre when the Mudmen take Main Stage on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. This tour celebrates the band’s 25th anniversary, and the band known for energetic live concerts does not plan…
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Big Sugar brings theatrical performance to River Run Centre
Power trio makes Guelph stop to celebrate iconic album GUELPH, ON February 27, 2024 – The legendary Big Sugar is set to rock River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m. The Guelph stop is part of a cross-Canada tour celebrating the deluxe vinyl release of their groundbreaking album, Five Hundred Pounds. The show…
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The Trews perform iconic album House of Ill Fame start to finish
Tickets going fast for Guelph stop of cross-country anniversary tour GUELPH, ON January 18, 2024 – One of Canada’s favourite rock bands returns to Guelph when The Trews take the Main Stage at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m. The Trews – House of Ill Fame 20th Anniversary Tour celebrates the band’s iconic, platinum-selling…
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D’eve Archer returns to Guelph with performance at River Run Centre
Rising R&B star set to blow the roof off the Studio Theatre on February 9 GUELPH, ON January 17, 2024 – Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and one of Guelph’s most exciting performers returns to River Run Centre when D’eve Archer plays the Studio Theatre on Friday, February 9 at 8 p.m. This show is presented as part of the…
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African folklore through symphony: The Lion and the Mouse
Park Eatery Kinderconcerts are designed to expose toddlers to music GUELPH, ON January 10, 2024 – This iteration of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts takes young ones to the African Sergenti in the traditional tale of The Lion and the Mouse, presented at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30…