Every summer, the Collingwood Music Festival transforms South Georgian Bay into an international destination for music. Featuring world-renowned artists, over 240 musicians, and an inspiring blend of classical music, world music, Indigenous voices, and free community performances, the Festival creates exceptional artistic experiences that inspire, connect, and leave lasting memories.
SAVE THE DATES: JULY 6 – 18
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Creemore, you were nothing short of magical. ❤️
What an unforgettable evening on the Village Green. With the sun shining overhead, local vendors helping bring the event to life, and a wonderful crowd gathered together, the atmosphere couldn’t have been more perfect.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made this free community concert so special. And of course, bravo to the incredible Kindred Spirit Orchestra for delivering an inspiring evening of symphonic music that had the audience captivated from beginning to end. 🎻✨
Thank you Creemore! We can’t wait to see you again!
A special thank you goes out to the Arrell Family Foundation for making this event possible 🤍
📸 Credits: @tjallingphotography
Experience the Collingwood Music Festival from a different perspective.👀
While you’re enjoying this year’s performances, be sure to stop by the Press Room Gallery at Simcoe Street Theatre to explore our special photography exhibition in collaboration with award-winning local photographer @tjallingphotography.
Featuring a retrospective of the past six years of the Collingwood Music Festival, this free exhibition captures the unforgettable performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and the artists who have brought our festival to life through Tjalling’s lens.
Whether you’re attending a concert or simply exploring downtown, this exhibition is a wonderful way to celebrate the stories, memories, and community that make the Festival so special.
Special thanks to CBC Ontario Morning with Ramraajh Sharvendiran for their recent interview
@cbcontariomorning
🖼️ Free to visit until July 31.
🕐 Monday - Saturday, 11am - 3pm
📍Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street Theatre (Press Room Gallery)
Saturday night was nothing short of extraordinary.
The Elmer Iseler Singers returned to the stage for a second consecutive year, bringing with them another unforgettable performance, including the world premiere of a newly commissioned CMF work by Andy Milne, inspired by the poetry of his niece, Shelly Grace. 🌸
Fresh, deeply moving, and unlike anything we’ve experienced before, it was a performance that left a lasting impression.
The evening culminated with Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, a thrilling finale of thunderous percussion, soaring voices, hammering piano keys from the Bergmann Duo, and an intensity that filled every corner of the hall. It was powerful, electrifying, and a performance we’ll be talking about for a long time. ⚡️🎶
📸 Credits: @tjallingphotography
Joining us all the way from Lithuania, the Dagilėlis Boys’ Choir treated us to an afternoon that was nothing short of captivating. 🤩
Every piece was delivered with incredible precision and emotion, and the sound they created together filled the room in a way that’s difficult to put into words. It was one of those performances where the final note lingered just a little longer before the applause began.
Thank you for making the journey to Collingwood and sharing your remarkable talent with us. We wish you safe travels home and hope to welcome you back again one day. 🇱🇹🎶🇨🇦
📸 Credits: @tjallingphotography
What an incredible evening last night was! 🙌
After five inspiring days of learning, mentorship, and collaboration, our 31 Youth Masterclass students took the stage for their Grand Finale performance … and what a way to conclude the week. 🤩
It’s hard to believe what these talented young musicians accomplished in just five days. Their growth, confidence, and artistry were evident in every performance, making for a truly memorable evening for everyone in attendance.
We couldn’t be prouder of each and every student for the dedication and passion they brought to this program. Congratulations on an outstanding performance, we can’t wait to see where your musical journeys take you next.💛💐
Thank you to the @ontrillium, @southerngeorgianbayinnovationfund, @rotarywasagabeach, @collingwoodoptimist, and the @arrellfamilyfoundation for ensuring the success of this program, and your continuous support!
📸 Credits: @tjallingphotography
We Need Your Help
Did you know that revenue from ticket sales cover less than one-third of our operating expenses to bring great music and performers to you? Your donation to the Collingwood Music Festival family helps us to close the gap between ticket revenue and production expenses.
Our primary venue, First Presbyterian Church in Collingwood, does not have numbered seating. However, by donating $500 or more, you’ll not only receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your donation, but also be able to sit in the first three rows regardless of what time you arrive.
- Thank You
Donations over $20 will receive a Tax Receipt
The Collingwood Music Festival acknowledges that the area in which we work is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat peoples and is subject to Treaty 18, 1818 of the Upper Canada Treaties.
MAIN PARTNERS
Collingwood Music Festival
115 Hurontario St. Suite 200
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 2L9
office@collingwoodfestival.com
Office: (705) 416-1317
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