Arts & Entertainment - Northumberland Tourism

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Arts & Entertainment

From Local Art and Music to Film and Live Performances

In Northumberland, you’ll find delightful places to take a front row seat. Whether experiencing live music in a timberframe barn, or live theatre in heritage buildings – you’ll be inspired by exciting performances.

Our visual arts communities will impress you as well. Stunning work from local artists is on display in local art galleries, studios and boutiques.

If you love to check out events, Northumberland is host to music festivals, concerts, studio tours and seasonal events that highlight the work of local artisans and makers. Take a look at our Festivals and Events Calendar, where you’ll find plenty of activities that bring you up close and personal with the creativity of the area.

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Children dancing at outdoor concert festival.

Children dancing at outdoor concert festival.

Annual Artisan Events & Tours

Annual Artisan Events

Art Salad

Art Salad is an annual outdoor art show and sale held in June, featuring photography, painting, fabric art, wood working, pottery, body care, jewellery and mosaics in a garden setting. ? Anja Hertle

Learn more about Art Salad

Art Galleries

Visit art galleries set in Northumberland County's beautiful towns and villages. You'll be delighted by what you discover inside.

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Critical Mass Art

We believe in Art for All! Critical Mass is a not-for-profit contemporary art organization…

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Ganaraska Art & Framing

We offer custom framing and boutique art gallery. Our goal is to connect people…

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Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop

Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop, at 8 Queen Street in historic downtown Port Hope,…

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Arts and Heritage Centre Warkworth (Ah! Centre)

Gallery 34 Port Hope

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Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre

Imagine a place where creativity thrives, where artists of all ages come together to…

Colborne Art Gallery

The Colborne Art Gallery in Colborne is an artist cooperative contemporary art gallery created…

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Art Gallery of Northumberland

The Art Gallery of Northumberland is a public art gallery located within Victoria Hall.…

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Get fired up! Take a workshop

Become your new favourite artist! Take a workshop and learn a new skill with Northumberland County artisans.

Clay Commons

Clay Commons is a space for people to discover their artistic potential. We offer…

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Crock-a-Doodle Cobourg

Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in a bright and cheerful studio. A special…

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Journey Through the Arts

Journey Through the Arts was established in 2002 as an exciting music, art and…

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Learn to Sail – Cobourg Yacht Club

Learn to Sail for Youth and Adults.

Morlock Blacksmith

Oakhaven Quilting Retreat

Oakhaven Quilting Retreat is a quilting and craft retreat situated on Covert Hill, twenty…

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Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre

Imagine a place where creativity thrives, where artists of all ages come together to…

Colborne Art Gallery

The Colborne Art Gallery in Colborne is an artist cooperative contemporary art gallery created…

The Branch Ranch

The Branch Ranch is a boutique farm nestled in the rolling hills of Northumberland…

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Wind and the Willow

Wind & The Willow offers handmade baskets and willow work for purchase and is…

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Annual Music Events

Annual Music Events

Apple Country Jamboree

The Apple Country Jamboree is a 4-day classic country summer jamboree in Colborne. Camp on the grounds or stop by for the stage shows.

Learn more about the Apple Country Jamboree

Music Ensembles

Northumberland County offers music to make you dance or break into song. Enjoy fiddlers, concert pianists, opera singers and more. The venues are as diverse as the music - from a concert in a barn to outdoor concerts near the beach.

Les AMIS Concerts

Les AMIS' primary goal continues to be to nurture talented young musicians at the…

Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG)

Oriana Singers

La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra

Northumberland Orchestra and Choir

Northumberland Orchestra and Choir is the county's first and foremost purveyor of beautiful orchestral…

La Jeunesse Choirs

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The Concert Band of Cobourg

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Theatre

Attend a performance in an intimate theatre setting – a refurbished barn, historic building or concert hall. Live theatre here is unique and memorable.

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Northumberland Players

Community theatre company that produces 7 comedy/drama/musical productions each year as well as a…

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Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre

It's easy to have fun at our hotel near Lake Ontario thanks to our…

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Brighton Barn Theatre

The Brighton Barn Theatre is run by Save Our Heritage Organization, housed in the…

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Capitol Theatre

As an entertainment venue created at the beginning of the Great Depression, in a…

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Victoria Hall Concert Hall

Cultural centre, live concerts, meeting & reception facilities, box office service for events at…

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Westben

Westben Performance Arts Theatre is a charitable, not-for-profit arts organization committed to creating, enriching…

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Film

Sit back and enjoy classics, popular movies or our local film festival selections. The line ups are shorter here and the popcorn is every bit as good.

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Aron Theatre Cooperative

Enjoy state-of-the-art digital cinema in a charming, refurbished, small town movie theatre with freshly…

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Capitol Theatre

As an entertainment venue created at the beginning of the Great Depression, in a…

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Rainbow Cinemas

Movie theatre and snack bar. For movie listings call 905-372-2444.

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Annual and Ongoing Film Events

Annual Film Events

Northumberland Film Sundays

Northumberland Film Sundays is a great way to see movies from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Take a look at the program for films playing on selected Sundays.

Learn more about Northumberland Film Sundays

Upcoming Arts & Entertainment Events in Northumberland County

Celebrate creativity at an event that highlights the arts including visual arts, theatre, music and film.

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Open Mic Night at the Grand Maple

Comedy at the Aron

Cultivate Festival

Discover more of Northumberland

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Relax at a spa

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Make it a getaway, book a great place to stay.

Victoria Hall in downtown Cobourg

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Take in some history and heritage