Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods

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, “Energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick Magazine UK). Thrilling their audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, […]

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 Theatre in the Woods, sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.In 2023, female driven dream-pop band, Her Romance, hit the Toronto scene enchanting audiences with their electric […]

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 Champion, renowned International artist, Order of Canada and an outrageous, over-the-top human being. He was an inspiration to many other artists and performers including Leonard […]

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, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands.Armed […]

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 embark on a musical journey with Lady Sunshine, who has hosted the Sunshine Ukulele Network monthly jam for the past 12 years in Orillia! Whether […]

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 Slow-Burning Fire is based on a series of events that the author, Sean O'Toole, experienced as a 23-year-old university student in Ottawa, Canada in 1988. […]

“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 Phillips (the Mighty Lopez), Grady Kelneck, Po Cholly & Beverlie Robertson present a collection of songs loved by their Muskoka audiences over the years. Some […]

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 the passion that fuels us as writers and explores the challenges we face while we engage with our literary Muse. We have a multitude of […]

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 that fostered creativity, beginning her artistic journey at just three years old. From musical theatre to competitive dance, these early experiences shaped her passion for […]

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 the Woods about the positive impacts on Canadian culture of the Muskoka Chautauqua Assembly ("Canada's Literary Chautauqua"); the Circuit Chautauqua performances in the touring Big […]

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 lover, Caroline Marie Brooks is perhaps best-known as a member of heralded folk/pop harmony trio Good Lovelies, though she’s also lent her singing and six-string […]

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 Wilson“By turns heartfelt and humorous, thoughtful and fascinating, Wilson knows of what he writes, and he writes very well” wrote Terry Fallis, two-time winner of […]

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 culture, beginning with a warm welcome and a meaningful Land Acknowledgment. We'll recognize our sponsors and government supporters and capture the moment with a group […]

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 Lights Steel Orchestra (Aug 1, 7:30 - 9:00 PM )Caroline Marie Brooks (Aug 2, 7:30 - 9:00 PM)Isla Maria (Aug 3, 7:30 - 9:00 PM)Beverlie […]