Sat, Oct 17Tonight
Skye Wallace with Juliana LaChance (opens show details)
Alternative rockFolkOriginal act
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
zBTFD RecordsOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
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Sat, Oct 17Tonight
Brant Men of Song Charity Concert (opens show details)
choral
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Oct 21
She Carries the Song (opens show details)
Sanderson Centre 2026–27 presentation.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
When All Other Lights Go Out: Beethoven & Shore (opens show details)
classicalorchestral
Shawn Bennett conducts Beethoven’s Second Symphony and Howard Shore’s symphonic music from The Lord of the Rings.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Oct 24
Aster Nox Halloween Pre-Party with Smokes like Lightning (opens show details)
psychedelic rockroots rockblues
Aster Nox and Smokes Like Lightning join forces for what promises to be an incredible pre Halloween party.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Oct 29
Destroyer: An Evening of Full-On KISS (opens show details)
Tribute act
Destroyer performs a tribute to KISS.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Tue, Nov 3
K-Pop Dreamworld: The Ultimate K-Pop Tribute Experience (opens show details)
K-popTribute act
Live vocalists and dancers perform K-pop repertoire inspired by KPop Demon Hunters, BTS, BLACKPINK, Jennie and Rosé.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Nov 4
The Stampeders (opens show details)
Classic rockOriginal act
The Stampeders’ Ontario tour stops at the Sanderson Centre.
Image source: The StampedersOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 6
It’s Too Late to Stop Now: The Music of Van Morrison (opens show details)
Celtic soulTribute act
Matt Weidinger and band perform the music of Van Morrison.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
Fembots with guests (opens show details)
Freak folkIndie rock
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Nov 7
Jersey Nights: Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (opens show details)
Tribute act
A live vocal and instrumental tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 8
A Canadian Remembrance (opens show details)
choralclassical
Grand River Chorus concert at St. Andrew’s United Church.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Nov 12
Walters Family Christmas (opens show details)
CountryHolidayCover act
The Walters Family presents a program of classic Christmas songs.
Image source: Walters Music VenueOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 13
NERVE, LASER MOUNTAIN, CATASTROPHIC HEMORRHAGE, FACE FIRST (opens show details)
Back in the big bad BTFD! New bands, new fun, new faces.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 14cancelled
Dylan Wickens Presents: Just One Night – Eric Clapton Tribute (opens show details)
Tribute act
This concert has been cancelled.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 14
Dreamer: The Supertramp Experience (opens show details)
progressive rockTribute act
Dreamer recreates Supertramp’s catalogue with period instrumentation.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Mon, Nov 16
The Great Canadian Roadtrip: Jason McCoy, Doc Walker and Michelle Wright (opens show details)
Jason McCoy, Doc Walker and Michelle Wright share the Great Canadian Roadtrip bill.
Image source: The Great Canadian RoadtripOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 20
Violin & Guitar Salon (opens show details)
classical
Brantford Symphony Orchestra Prelude Concert at Glenhyrst’s Coach House.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Fri, Nov 20
Country Greats (opens show details)
countryTribute act
Country tributes supporting Lansdowne Children’s Centre.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 21
Wreckless Harbour (opens show details)
indie folkOriginal act
Four-part harmony and acoustic string-band textures from Wreckless Harbour.
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Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Nov 22
Toronto Jazz Orchestra with Jennarie (opens show details)
jazzbig band
Brantford Music Club presents Toronto Jazz Orchestra and Jennarie, directed by Josh Grossman.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Nov 28
Christmas with Arcady (opens show details)
choralclassicalholidayMixed bill
Arcady celebrates the season with new and reimagined Christmas music by Ronald Beckett.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Tue, Dec 1
John McDermott: A Family Christmas (opens show details)
holiday
Christmas matinee with John McDermott, Jason Fowler and Drew Jurecka.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Wed, Dec 2
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles – White Album (opens show details)
Classic rockCover act
Classic Albums Live performs The Beatles’ White Album.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Thu, Dec 3sold out
Daniel Romano’s Outfit with Habit (opens show details)
Rock and rollArt rockPost-punkOriginal act
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
zBTFD RecordsOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Thu, Dec 3
Susan Aglukark: Upinnaq (A Beautiful Christmas) (opens show details)
holiday
Susan Aglukark’s Upinnaq Christmas concert.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Hobby with Nich Worby & Ultron Atreides (opens show details)
RockCountryPop
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
zBTFD RecordsOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Brant Men of Song & Brant County Singers Christmas Concert (opens show details)
choral
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 5
Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago (opens show details)
Pop rockTribute act
Brass Transit celebrates Chicago’s catalogue.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sun, Dec 6
Chore with Time Fjord (opens show details)
Post-hardcoreSurf rockGarage rock
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sun, Dec 6
Handel’s Messiah (opens show details)
choralclassical
Grand River Chorus concert at St. Andrew’s United Church.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 12
Chocolates & Christmas Classics (opens show details)
classicalholiday
Brantford Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert with guest conductor François Koh.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Candlelight: Christmas Classics (opens show details)
classicalholidayCover act
Live string-quartet arrangements by candlelight. Approximately 60 minutes.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 13
Candlelight: Christmas Classics (opens show details)
classicalholidayCover act
Live string-quartet arrangements by candlelight. Approximately 60 minutes.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sat, Dec 19
Gloin with Dermabrasion (opens show details)
Noise rockPost-punkOriginal act
Live in-store performance at zBTFD Records.
zBTFD RecordsOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 17, 2026
Sun, Dec 20
Candlelight: Christmas Classics (opens show details)
classicalholidayCover act
Live string-quartet arrangements by candlelight. Approximately 60 minutes.
Official artist, venue or promoter listingOriginal source image; no modifications.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Sun, Dec 20
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles (opens show details)
classicalTribute act
Live string-quartet arrangements by candlelight. Approximately 60 minutes.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
Thu, Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Concert with Practically Hip (opens show details)
Tribute act
Opening remarks and a magic performance begin at 9 PM, followed by Practically Hip. The band’s exact set time is not announced.
Original listing Checked Oct 16, 2026
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The places that bring
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01
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2Official venue address in the City of Brantford.
02Coach House at Glenhyrst Gardens
20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON N3T 5G9Explore the venue and its current listings.
03St. Andrew’s United Church
95 Darling Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2K7Explore the venue and its current listings.
04Harmony United Church
268 Marlborough Street, Brantford, ONExplore the venue and its current listings.
05Hope Christian Reformed Church
64 Buchanan Crescent, Brantford, ONExplore the venue and its current listings.
06Brantford Polish Hall
154 Pearl Street, Brantford, ONExplore the venue and its current listings.
07Two Doors Down
139 Market Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2Z9Explore the venue and its current listings.
08Temptation Kitchen
72 Colborne Street East, Brantford, ON N3T 2G5Explore the venue and its current listings.
09zBTFD Records
436 Colborne Street, Brantford, ON N3S 3N7Explore the venue and its current listings.
10The Rope Factory Event Hall
111 Sherwood Drive, Unit 27, Brantford, ON N3T 6J9Explore the venue and its current listings.