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Sips & Tips: and Completely Off Script!
An interactive and entertaining wine tasting experience.
Join SFT favourites, J.P. Baldwin and Ken MacDougall with wine expert Casey Porter, as we guide you through a tasting of 6 wines (international and domestic) while exploring, learning and laughing along the way.
Whether you are a novice sipper or expert swirler, there is something to be discovered in every glass! We’ll talk tannins, sip Sauvignon and banter about body.
Ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling to welcome you, five tastings accompanied by charcuterie, and an entertaining and educational afternoon for all!
Wine and Cheesy Love Songs
Wine and Cheesy Love songs
Saturday, April 12th @ 8 PM
Come celebrate love and music with some of Stirling Festival Theatre’s favourite stars: JP Baldwin, Craig Maguire, Kendra Brophy, Mason Micevski, Jane McClelland & more! Our performers will serenade you with a delightfully over the top repertoire of the cheesiest, most heartfelt love songs ever written - think power ballads, golden oldies, Broadway favourites and guilty pleasure pop hits. Whether you're toasting a new love, reminiscing about old flames, or simply enjoying a night out, there’s a wine and a tune for every heart.
Expect laughter, singalongs, and perhaps a few tears (happy ones, of course). It’s an unforgettable night that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious -a perfect pairing, just like wine and cheese. So bring your sweetheart, your best friend, or come solo to celebrate love in all its delicious forms.
Join us in the Eugene Burrell Upper Hall pre-show for wine and cheese from local wineries and our many local cheese shops. The Bob Barlas Bar opens at 6:30 PM.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Meet the Cast
Early Morning Rain
Early Morning Rain - The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot
Friday, April 25th @ 7 PM & Saturday, April 26th @ 2 PM Main Stage
With Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band
Leisa Way's critically acclaimed concert Early Morning Rain celebrates the remarkable life and career of legendary Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot. An all-star Canadian cast of award-winning musicians, under the direction of Bruce Ley (composer of the Academy Award nominated film 'The Painted Door'), captures the magic of Lightfoot's live performances in this two hour celebration of the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter.
This inspired show includes hits like “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “For Lovin’ Me,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon of Darkness,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” just to name a few.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Meet the Band
The Bomb - An 80s Experience
The Bomb - A Retro ’80s Live Experience
Saturday, May 3rd @ 7PM Main Stage
Step back in time with The Bomb Retro ’80s Live Experience, a high-energy tribute to the unforgettable decade of the 1980s!
On May 3rd, join us at The Stirling Festival Theatre for a night filled with the greatest hits of New Wave and radio classics from that iconic era. Rather than focusing on just one artist, The Bomb brings the entire ’80s vibe to life, playing tracks from legends like David Bowie, Tears for Fears, The Cars, Duran Duran, A-ha, Hall & Oates, The Cure, Simple Minds, Depeche Mode, INXS, Prince, and many more. This is truly the soundtrack of your youth -live!
Known for their vibrant performances and authentic ’80s style, The Bomb will transport you to a time when the music was electric, and the energy was infectious. Whether you’re reminiscing about your teenage years or discovering these classics for the first time, the band’s lively show will have you moving, grooving, and singing along. The Bomb has been a staple in Ontario’s live music scene, entertaining audiences at theatres, festivals, and corporate events.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Succession - A Competition for a Fictitious Fortune
Succession - A Competition for a Fictitious Fortune
Saturday, May 10th @ 7 PM
Media Mogul, Rogan Loy is one of the richest men in all of… Hastings County. You are all invited to a prestigious event at one of his mansions. On the special night, you will learn that Mr. Loy has decided to retire and leave one of you his empire. The only catch is that you have to compete to receive his fortune.
A series of games and challenges will unfold throughout the night. You will compete in each game to gain points. The person with the most points wins Rogan Loy’s fortune (not really!) and takes home a prize package (this part is true).
A great night out and a fun new adventure.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Spycraft
Spycraft
Thursday, October 30th - Sunday, November 9th
The world premiere of the new Canadian play, Spycraft by Kirk Dunn & Claire Ross Dunn
In the style of Casablanca meets The Imitation Game, Spycraft is a two-act thriller starring four actors. It’s 1942 and a middle-aged Canadian woman and hidden Jew joins Churchill’s Special Operations Executive in London during WWII as a spy in occupied France. Her British male colleague is skeptical she’ll make a difference because she’s a woman—and an ‘old’ one at that. But she defies expectations and challenges the chauvinism and antisemitism of the times by using her invisibility as an asset and employing a classically female craft to pass coded intelligence about the Nazis to the Allies: knitting.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
The Dreamboats
The Dreamboats
Sunday, March 23rd @2PM Main Stage
Dive into a musical time machine with The Dreamboats as they bring back the magic of classic, original rock 'n' roll! Infusing the timeless sounds of the 50s & 60s with a fresh, contemporary energy, this Canadian quartet promises an evening of non-stop dancing, nostalgic melodies, and electrifying entertainment. From the spirited rhythms of Chuck Berry to the infectious charm of The Wonders, The Dreamboats offer a revival of the golden age of rock 'n' roll that will have you falling in love with these classic tunes all over again. Experience the heartthrob appeal and electric energy reminiscent of icons like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and more, brought to life by these charismatic performers.
Group Discounts available for Groups of 15+
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Front Porch Shenanigans
May 23rd, 2024 @ 7PM Main Stage
Come kick off Front Porch Shenanigans at the Stirling Festival Theatre. Featuring four great Bands. Long Range Hustle headline with openers, The Rogers Boys, Vintage Vibes and Dave Bush and the River Valley Riders.
The show will be a fundraiser to raise a new marquee for the theatre. In 2027, the Stirling Theatre turns 100 years old. Over the next few years, the Stirling Festival Theatre will be fundraising to give the theatre a facelift. Come help and see four great bands.
Sean McCann: The Shantyman Sings for the Saint
Friday March 15th, 2024 7:30PM Main Stage
Séan McCann (the Shantyman) is a founder of the iconic Canadian band (thirteen time Juno nominee) Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his advocacy for people living with addiction.
Born “around the bay” in his native Newfoundland, Séan was steeped in traditional Irish music and you can hear its influence throughout the multitude of recordings he has released over his 35 year career.
Music is medicine and a song is never more powerful than when it is sung with a friend. So come out and sing along with Séan for his third annual celebration of Irish song and skip the hangover this year!
Dwayne Gretzky Concert
Friday February 23rd, 2024 8PM Main Stage
Dwayne Gretzky is a 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 700 songs.
Whether reinterpreting a classic in their latest recordings or playing one note-for-note at a live show, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
Widely hailed as ‘Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia,’ Dwayne Gretzky transcends cover band status. The music collective’s performance of any one of the more than 700 classic songs in its catalogue not only showcases the abundant musical talents of each member but is also a thrill to experience. When all is said and done, Dwayne Gretzky is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to.
With a still growing and still fervent fan base, the buzz around Dwayne Gretzky was greatly bolstered by two marathon live-streamed shows on New Year’s Eve in 2020 and 2021 that allowed live music-starved viewers to enjoy a ‘night out’ in the pandemic-safe comfort of their homes. But as successful as those virtual shows were, the band’s curated nostalgia trips are best experienced live as the set list captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Elvis - A Christmas Special with Pete Paquette
Thursday December 14th, 2023 7PM Main Stage
Returning this Holiday season, the incredible showman, Pete Paquette, and his band, the Rockin' Royals with the sensational Tonettes, brings you ”Elvis - A Christmas Special”
Best known for his portrayal as Elvis Presley, Pete takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas Holidays through a special Tribute performance of the King’s greatest Christmas Carols and songs of inspiration such as: Blue Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The Wonderful World of Christmas, and many more traditional Christmas favourites.
With the entire Christmas song book at their disposal, Pete will take you on a magical journey and sing a variety of some of his personal favourite Christmas songs that are dear to his heart.
Don’t miss this heartwarming show this Holiday Season. Elvis - A Christmas Special, a joyous event that will sure inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone! We will have a ‘Blue Christmas’ without you.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Matthew Good
Wednesday October 11th, 2023 8 PM Main Stage
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.
He began his career as the front man for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver (2009) and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight (2000).
He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” His most recent studio album, Moving Walls (2020), was praised as his strongest solo effort, and a “haunting and cinematic piece of art”.
Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.
Pre Show Dinner
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Lennon.Live: Love Is Real
Saturday September 30th, 2023 7:30 PM Main Stage
Just Imagine...
Witness the musical legacy of John Lennon come alive in an inspiring tribute concert "Lennon.Live: Love Is Real."
With great attention to detail regarding song arrangements instrumentation and costumes the seven splendid musicians of Lennon.Live take audiences on a "magical mystery tour" that traces Lennon's musical life in the "Fab Four" through to his emergence as a cultural icon promoting peace and love! ✌️❤️
During the two-act show, relive the memorable songs from Lennon's days with the Plastic Ono Band his time in New York City with the Elephant's Memory Band his so-called "Lost Weekend" and finally the Dakota era when Lennon revitalized his musical career.
"All we are saying is give peace a chance" ☮️
Pre Show Dinner
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office
Celtic Kitchen Party
Saturday September 16th, 2023 8 PM Upper Hall
One of SFT’s favourite acts, The Celtic Kitchen Party has been entertaining our audience since 2018. Boasting a diversity of talent, CKP plays a mix of Celtic infused originals, traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish - and the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The band always conjures up that down home feeling where all your relatives and neighbours drop by for a traditional kitchen party, creating a lively high energy performance every time.
All of the lads' energy and experience has culminated in a three album collection available in CD and DIGITAL through the band, and on all major platforms. These albums continue to be seated somewhere between original upbeat party tunes and beautiful storytelling to creative re-imaginings of traditional favourites.
Members please purchase tickets via the Box Office