2022 Summer Festival

Access to all of our evening concerts and the majority of daytime events. 10% savings from what purchasing each event individually would be.Gain access to all of our evening concerts:Northern […]

Join us for the Festival Welcome & Opening to celebrate 5 years of the Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival in Windermere!Join us for a vibrant celebration of arts and […]

Opening reception for this season’s "The Muse, the Maker & the Creative Flow" exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Gallery Exhibition OpeningJoin us for refreshments and a toast to the […]

The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra at the Windermere Wharf! Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Join us at the Windermere Wharf on Friday, August 1st to mark the opening of the Muskoka […]

Enjoy a day of painting plein-air using acrylics with artists Greg & Sue Hindle to capture the beauty of the Muskoka landscape.Plein-Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Sue HindlePlease note: […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Windermere History Walking Tour on Saturday, August 2ndDid you know Muskoka Chautauqua […]

Enjoy an intimate discussion on his latest novel, "The Castor's Choice" with author Jeff Wilson at the Theatre in the Woods.Author Insights: The Making of 'The Castor's Choice' with Jeff […]

Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with artists Sue and Greg Hindle.Meet & GreetConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! […]

Enjoy an intimate evening of music with Caroline Marie Brooks of Good Lovelies! Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Caroline Marie Brooks of Good Lovelies in ConcertA lifelong musician, creator and nature […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Windermere History Walking Tour on Sunday, August 3rdDid you know Muskoka Chautauqua […]

Join us for an afternoon operatic vocal music following lunch in the garden, generously provided by Christ Church Windermere.Join us for an enchanting afternoon of opera featuring the extraordinary Jennifer […]

Enjoy an intimate reading and talk at the Theatre in the Woods with Patrick Boyer.'The 3 Faces of Chautauqua in Muskoka' with Patrick BoyerAn afternoon talk at the Theatre in […]

Enjoy an evening at Isla-Maria's concert at the Theatre in the Woods. Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Born in the small town of Bracebridge, Ontario, Isla-Maria grew up in a household […]

Join Audrey Jolly as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.Spiral Flow – The very nature of our DNA is a spiral form. We develop in the womb in […]

Create stunning copper and brass jewellery from your own drawings!This is a 4 hour workshop with a 1 hour break from 12-1 to explore the village.Create stunning copper and brass […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Through theatre & the written word this performance captures the passion that fuels us as writers and explores the challenges we face.Through theatre & the written word this performance captures […]

Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with Beverlie Robertson & FriendsMeet & GreetConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! This […]

“Muskoka Music in the Air” - Famed Muskoka musical artists, Mike Phillips (the Mighty Lopez), Po Cholly & Beverlie Robertson“Muskoka Music in the Air” - Famed Muskoka musical artists, Mike […]

Dive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere!Dive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere! For this exclusive event, all archives from Windermere will be on […]

Purchase Tickets One River, One Flow is a playful workshop guiding all to explore creative arts and release blocks in a supportive, welcoming space. One River, One Flow is a […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Enjoy an intimate discussion on his latest novel, "Like a Slow Burning Fire" with author Sean O'Toole at the Theatre in the Woods.Author Insights: A Chat with Sean O'TooleLike a […]

Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with Audrey JollyMeet & GreetConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! This informal gathering […]

Enjoy an intimate Taizé experience at the Windermere United Church.Inspired by the Taizé community in France—an ecumenical monastic community founded by Brother Roger Schütz in the 1940s—this service offers space […]

Learn the art of Graphic Recording with Pam Hubbard.Listen and Draw! In this workshop, we'll explore how visuals can be used to document your notes from events that you attend […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Come get your hands dirty and create something with Sharon Wagner-Chazalon.Air Dry Clay Workshop with Sharon Wagner-ChazalonCome exercise your creativity at a workshop with Sharon Wagner-Chazalon, multimedia artist. Primarily a […]

Join us for a collaborative community conversation with facilitator, Collin Rainey to discuss Windermere now and in the futureJoin us for our fourth collaborative community conversation with facilitator, Collin Reaney […]

Join Pam Hubbard as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.The sessions will involve movement for participants of all levels and abilities. There will be emphasis on breath and […]

An exciting opportunity to learn from Lady Sunshine, who has hosted the Sunshine Ukulele Network monthly jam for the past 12 years!Ukulele Workshop with Lady Sunshine!Here's an exciting opportunity to […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10:00am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.One of the most exciting bands around, […]

Join Pam Hubbard as she takes you through a Flow Wellness Session.The sessions will involve movement for participants of all levels and abilities. There will be emphasis on breath and […]

Enjoy a day of painting using acrylics to abstract the Muskoka Landscape.Acrylic Explorations: Abstracting the Muskoka Landscape Friday, August 8 | 10 AM - 12 PM / 1 - 3 […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10:00am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Join Phillippa Cranston-Baran for a literary talk that offers a unique glimpse into the life and creative legacy of Toller Cranston.Toller is a 2-time Olympian, 6 time national Figure Skating […]

Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with Linda Montgomery.Meet & GreetConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! This informal gathering […]

Enjoy an evening of dream-pop with the amazing all-female trio, Her Romance, under the stars at the Theatre in the Woods.Enjoy an evening of dream-pop with Her Romance at the […]

Enjoy a day of plein-air oil painting with Harvey Walker as you capture the stunning beauty of the Muskoka landscape.This is a 4 hour workshop with a 1 hour break […]

Come visit our art gallery, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders, open at 10 AM August 2-9.*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the […]

Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival, August 2-9, every day, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!*A ticket is not required for entry into the […]

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Join Sultans of String for an outstanding musical performance at the Theatre in the Woods!  Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.Three time Juno nominees and SiriusXM winners Sultans of String create, […]

Fun for the whole family at the Wharf in Windermere Village! Face painting, arts & crafts, canoe races and more! Don't miss it!Windermere Family Fun Day promises an exciting day […]