Live Music @ the Dominion Hotel, Minden
Pubs, Porches and Playhouses
Dive into the rhythm of the Haliburton Highlands, where live entertainment flows like the lakes that dot the landscape. With over 175 concerts in a single summer and a vibrant scene boasting rock, blues, folk, country, and jazz, discover why this rural community is a haven for music lovers.
Live Entertainment
Feel the vibe of small town rural Ontario through live performances and local musicians. Enjoy local musicians performing at a favourite community watering hole or support local community theatre and the arts scene in all its forms.
september
13sep2:00 pm4:00 pmSean McIlroy - The Shone ShowLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Ski/Bike

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Sean covers an eclectic mix of artists, including Bryan Adams, Collective Soul, Nirvana, John Mayer, and Johnny Cash to name a few, so be sure to join us on the
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Sean covers an eclectic mix of artists, including Bryan Adams, Collective Soul, Nirvana, John Mayer, and Johnny Cash to name a few, so be sure to join us on the deck starting at 2:00pm and show him some Hali-style love, while enjoying great eats and drinks.
Of course, every good après caps off a day on the hill, so add a hike, mountain bike ride, or tunnel lift ride to your plans and catch some early fall colour views before the show!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
1054 Liswood Road
13sep6:00 pmBill BlackLive Entertainment - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel

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All Welcome / No Cover
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All Welcome / No Cover
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.

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Come play, come listen. Join us for a live music event featuring local and guest musicians. Free admission. Donations welcome. All ages welcome.
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Randall Ellsworth is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto and the Kawartha Lakes region, who plays guitar, harmonica and piano. His original music has lyrical depth and tends towards folk, with rock and roll undertones. It encompasses the universal and the personal; he writes what he’s seen and what he’s been.
Randall had a long career in the legal and social justice sectors in the public service. During that time he and his spouse raised two children. The silver lining of the pandemic was the motivation to refocus on writing, performing and recording from the comfort of his basement.
Ellsworth is now returning to his initial passion as a folk troubadour of original music. His early inspiration came from Dylan, John Prine, Springsteen and Murray MacLauchlan. Today, influences include Jeffrey Martin, Anais Mitchell, Anna Tivel and Mark Erelli. He is currently working on an EP set to be released in late 2025.
Too old to ride the rails or join the circus to garner his bona fides, he is committed to earning them one song and one performance at a time.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
13sep7:30 pm11:00 pmSaturday SessionsHosted at Stone 21

Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
4252 County Road #21
13sep8:00 pm10:00 pmTim & ChadLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
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Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
18sep6:00 pm9:00 pmWill SurphlisLive Entertainment - hosted at Boshkung Social

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Great beer! and live music on the patio beside the Gull River.
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Great beer! and live music on the patio beside the Gull River.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Social
20 Water Street
19sep5:00 pm7:00 pmEric CasperLive Entertainment - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel

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Acoustic set of Cover and Originals This is the Hike Haliburton Festival Kick-off Happy Hour
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Acoustic set of Cover and Originals
This is the Hike Haliburton Festival Kick-off Happy Hour
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
20sep12:00 pmMelodi RyanLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Ski/Bike

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Together with great tunes, our BBQ and bar will be open, making our Autumn Après the perfect finish for your Fall Colour Season visit.
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Together with great tunes, our BBQ and bar will be open, making our Autumn Après the perfect finish for your Fall Colour Season visit.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
1054 Liswood Road
20sep6:00 pmJeff MoultonLive Entertainment - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel

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All Welcome / No Cover
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All Welcome / No Cover
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
20sep7:00 pm9:00 pmHonky Tonk HeartLive Entertainment - Hosted at Haliburton United Church

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Join Honky Tonk Heart for an unforgettable night of classic country music in the beautiful, intimate setting of the Haliburton United Church. This special acoustic performance will feature the trio’s
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Join Honky Tonk Heart for an unforgettable night of classic country music in the beautiful, intimate setting of the Haliburton United Church. This special acoustic performance will feature the trio’s signature harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, accompanied by the legendary Steve Piticco, one of Canada’s finest country guitarists.
Experience the timeless songs you love in a cozy, up-close-and-personal atmosphere that’s perfect for country music fans of all ages.
Tickets are limited — reserve yours today and be part of this magical evening of music and connection.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Haliburton United Church
10 George Street
20sep7:30 pm11:00 pmSaturday SessionsHosted at Stone 21

Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
4252 County Road #21
20sep8:00 pm10:00 pmBill BlackLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Event Details
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
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Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
21sep2:00 pm5:00 pmErin BlackstockLive Entertainment - Hosted at Boshkung Social

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Great beer, Food and Music
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Great beer, Food and Music
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Social
20 Water Street
21sep4:00 pm7:00 pmJazz BrosLive Entertainment - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel

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There's no better way to cap off a great weekend (or even a not-so-great weekend) than Caesar Sunday Happy Hour at the Dominion Hotel in Minden. Join us for specially priced
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There’s no better way to cap off a great weekend (or even a not-so-great weekend) than Caesar Sunday Happy Hour at the Dominion Hotel in Minden.
Join us for specially priced caesar cocktails, salads and LIVE MUSIC.
All Welcome / No Cover
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
24sep5:30 pm8:00 pmOpen Mic NightLive Entertainment - Hosted at Algonquin Cookhouse

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Special feature musicians Reservations recommended - 705-448-8868
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Special feature musicians
Reservations recommended – 705-448-8868
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Algonquin Cookhouse
3907 Loop Road
25sep6:00 pm9:00 pmCam GallowayLive Entertainment - Hosted at Boshkung Social

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Great beer, Food and Music
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Great beer, Food and Music
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Social
20 Water Street
27sep7:00 pmSandra BouzaLive Concert - Hosted at Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre

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Most of the music we listen to never really gets under our skin. As pleasant and catchy as it may be, it skims along the surface, like a stone skipping
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Most of the music we listen to never really gets under our skin. As pleasant and catchy as it may be, it skims along the surface, like a stone skipping across water. Every now and then, if we are really lucky, we encounter an artist like Sandra Bouza who gets right down into our blood and bones. An artist whose voice stops us in our tracks….
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
4252 County Road #21
27sep7:30 pm11:00 pmSaturday SessionsHosted at Stone 21

Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
4252 County Road #21
27sep8:00 pm10:00 pmGary BaumgartnerLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Event Details
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
27sep8:00 pm10:00 pmCanned Laughs -JokeoberfestComedy - Hosted at Minden Curling Club

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Minden Curling Club
50 Prentice Street

Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Redman Records
173a Highland Street
october
03oct5:30 pmAutumn Harvest DanceLive Entertainment - hosted at Haliburton Legion

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This oughta be fun! Get your dancing shoes on, and join us at the Haliburton Legion on
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Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
03oct7:00 pm9:00 pmDominion Open MicLive Entertainment - Hosted at Dominion Hotel

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All are welcome. Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song. Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Event Details
All are welcome.
Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song.
Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
03oct7:00 pm9:00 pmRob Lutes: the Campfire SessionsLive Entertainment

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Join us for an evening of music, campfire, and good spirit(s). From Montreal, two-time CFMA Contemporary Singer of the Year and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee Rob Lutes brings a mix
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Join us for an evening of music, campfire, and good spirit(s).
From Montreal, two-time CFMA Contemporary Singer of the Year and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee Rob Lutes brings a mix of his award-winning original roots and blues songs along with a selection of some of the gems of music history that inspired them.
Rob will play two sets mixing his own songs and songs drawn from his The Stories behind the Songs workshops on the history of popular music featuring important, odd and amazing works from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
Bring a chair, appropriate clothing for being outside, and a wee dram. Admission by donation (starting at $20/person): all proceeds to the artist.
RSVP to singingdog1@gmail.com
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
04oct8:00 pm10:00 pmGord Kidd & FriendsLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

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Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Event Details
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
11oct8:00 pm10:00 pmAlbert SaxbyLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Event Details
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Event Details
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
18oct8:00 pm10:00 pmBill BlackLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Event Details
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Event Details
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
25octAll DayMimi O'BonsawinLive Concert - Hosted at Highland Hills United Church, Minden

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Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is mixed French Canadian & Abénaki, a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s
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Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario and is mixed French Canadian & Abénaki, a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s music embraces the beauty of the Land. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments. The layers of percussion and surprising harmonies make you feel the music rather than just hear it…
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Highland Hills United Church
21 Newcastle Street
25oct8:00 pm10:00 pmJeff MoultonLive Entertainment - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Event Details
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night. Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Event Details
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just stopping by for dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy your Saturday night.
Musicians will be playing in Gunners Pub.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
november
07nov7:00 pm9:00 pmDominion Open MicLive Entertainment - Hosted at Dominion Hotel

Event Details
All are welcome. Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song. Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Event Details
All are welcome.
Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song.
Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
december
05dec7:00 pm9:00 pmDominion Open MicLive Entertainment - Hosted at Dominion Hotel

Event Details
All are welcome. Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song. Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Event Details
All are welcome.
Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song.
Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
january
31jan7:00 pmUnion DukeLive Concert - Hosted at Haliburton Legion

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Union Duke is two fifths country, two fifths city, and one fifth whiskey. They have been described as a raucous collision of alt-rock and twang, bringing crowds to their feet
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Union Duke is two fifths country, two fifths city, and one fifth whiskey. They have been described as a raucous collision of alt-rock and twang, bringing crowds to their feet with songs from the heart. Soaring harmonies, driving rhythm, and an infectious enthusiasm have seen these five guys from youth to young manhood and helped carve out a space for themselves in the annals of Canadiana…
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
april
18aprAll DayMinor GoldLive Concert - Hosted at HIghland Hills United Church

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Minor Gold is an award-winning duo formed by Dan Parsons (AUS) and Tracy McNeil (CAN), blending sixth-sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock. Since releasing their critically acclaimed self-titled debut in August
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Minor Gold is an award-winning duo formed by Dan Parsons (AUS) and Tracy McNeil (CAN), blending sixth-sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock. Since releasing their critically acclaimed self-titled debut in August 2023, Minor Gold has garnered attention both in their homeland and abroad. Their unique sound—rooted in timeless folk with rich, evocative harmonies—has captivated audiences worldwide, resulting in international tours and standout performances, including supporting The Teskey Brothers across North America. Their growing reputation was solidified with a Folk Award win at the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, cementing them as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging acts…
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Highland Hills United Church
21 Newcastle Street
may
30may7:00 pmJessica Pearson & the East WindLive Concert - Hosted at Haliburton Legion

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Like sirens calling from an ancient shore, the haunting three-part harmonies of Jessica Pearson & The East Wind will bind you in a timeless folkloric spell. Alchemizing roots, classic country,
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Like sirens calling from an ancient shore, the haunting three-part harmonies of Jessica Pearson & The East Wind will bind you in a timeless folkloric spell. Alchemizing roots, classic country, Americana and Celtic soundscapes, the trio spin tales of outlaw heroics, matriarchal power, resistance and resilience, and the unrelenting beauty of becoming who you are.
Jessica Pearson and the East Wind’s live show will first bring you to the edge of your seat, and then to the edge of tears – before spilling over into joy, community, and a sense of sacred, shared power…
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
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Live Entertainment Venues
Be inspired and amazed by live theatre and musical entertainment in the Haliburton Highlands. Influenced by our beautiful landscape and the changing seasons, you can find your next cultural fix in our local theatre and performances venues.
There are also many venues that host Open Stages and Jams if you are interested in showing your friends what you got.
Boshkung Social
Savour some food and a pint while enjoying the views of the Gull River and listening to your summer favorites.
The Music Room Haliburton
Bonnie View Inn
A great patio overlooking Lake Kashagawigamog with food & live music where you can watch the sunset.
Dominion Hotel
Known for intimate, high quality shows of various genres including music, spoken word – poetry, and theatre.
Sir Sam’s Ski and Bike
Newly renovated main floor with a stylish, contemporary feel, it’s a wonderful space to relax in.
Boshkung Smokehouse
Join us in savoring the art of smoked perfection—crafted with love, served with pride…
Hook, Line & Sinker
Fast-casual restaurant focused on quality food, community, and a fun atmosphere by the water!
Local Community Groups & Events
Are you looking for information about local theatre and musical organizations? Check out their websites to learn more.