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SPRING TEASER

SPRING TEASER

B-JAZZED Curated by Carmen Spada

BLUEBIRD BRAMPTON Curated by Johnny Rivex

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CRATE CLASH Curated by Joseph Khargie

DRIVEWIRE Curated by SounDrive Records

Francesco & Dominic Giuliano

FLOWER CITY SLAM Curated by The Wild Woman

HYPE Curated by Jemane Kent

IMMIGRANTS WITH ATTITUDE Curated by Sunny Chahal of Laal Button

QUEERIAHCITY Curated by Anu Radha Verma

THIS IS A CITY OF IMMENSE TALENTS AND INSPIRATION. THIS IS HOME TO THRIVING ARTISTS AND CREATIVES ACROSS ALL GENRES AND INDUSTRIES.

RE-IMAGINED: A THEATRE CONCERT Curated by Darryn de Souza

RISING VIBES Curated by TCspades

STAND-UP STITCHES Curated by Keesha Brownie

TALES FROM THE JOKE KEEPERS Curated by Daniel Sanker & Tricia Moore

Flower City Slam

CURATED BY THE WILD WOMAN

OCTOBER 13, 2023 / 8:00PM

A competition highlighting voices of poetry and spoken word. Poets compete to win over $500 in prizes, and a featured spot on the slam stage. Hosted by The Wild Woman, this is how Brampton does Slam!

TICKETS $10

QueeriAHcity

CURATED BY ANU RADHA VERMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023 / 8:00PM

The first queer and trans performance series in Peel Region supported by the City of Brampton, QUEERIAHCITY is a multi-disciplinary and cabaret-style show, creating space for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, artists, and supporters.

TICKETS $10

B-JAZZED

CURATED BY CARMEN SPADA

OCTOBER 24, 2023 / 8:00PM

DECEMBER 19, 2023 / 8:00PM

For years, B-JAZZED has brought top notch talents to Brampton through Sessions at Studio II and the World of Jazz Festival. New this year, they are taking over the The Rose Mainstage with incredible bands and world-class musicians, making Brampton a destination for jazz lovers and locals alike. Curated and hosted by B-JAZZED Artistic Director, Carmen Spada, catch concerts and Q&A conversations with some of the very best jazz musicians in Canada!

TICKETS $29

STAND-UP STITCHES

CURATED BY KEESHA BROWNIE

OCTOBER 21, 2023 / 8:00PM

DECEMBER 2, 2023 / 8:00PM

Where comedians, comedy-lovers and entertainment seekers convene to share in nature’s most abundant recreational drug –laughter! Featuring some of the funniest stand-up comics from all over the globe, as seen on CBC Comedy, Just for Laughs and more.

TICKETS $25

Immigrants With Attitude Curated By Sunny Chahal Of Laal Button

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 / 8:00PM

Featuring comics who have fully lived the immigrant experience in Canada, IMMIGRANTS WITH ATTITUDE share their hilarious stories in a truly unique comedy show. Whether dealing with real estate or racism, these comics do it with total attitude (except if their parents tell them not to!). Featuring Vishal Ramesh, Sunny Chahal, and an incredible lineup of some of the best up-and-coming Brampton comics.

TICKETS $15

Crate Clash

CURATED BY JOSEPH KHARGIE

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 / 7:00PM

The ultimate DJ battle showcasing young DJs and DJ crews participating in a 70 year old Jamaican tradition. Local sound crews held community gatherings where people were encouraged to express themselves through dance and fashion, and DJs would battle for the crowd’s attention. CRATE CLASH gives young DJs the opportunity to compete on a live stage to earn experience within the battle scene. Cheer on your favourite DJ as they try to spin to win!

TICKETS $10

RE-IMAGINED: A THEATRE CONCERT

CURATED BY DARRYN DE SOUZA

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 / 8:00PM

Celebrate the music of Broadway while capturing the creativity, connection and musicality of stories on stage. With a soaring tenor voice, and decades of experiences as a Touring Music Director, join Darryn de Souza for an evening of music with bespoke arrangements, fresh takes, stories from the road, and heartfelt performances.

TICKETS $15-24

Bluebird Brampton

CURATED BY JOHNNY RIVEX

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 / 8:00PM

Inspired by Nashville’s celebrated Bluebird Café, Johnny Rivex curates an acoustic country music night of bands, ballads, and duos you won’t want to miss.

TICKETS $15

Hype Curated By Jemane Kent

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 / 8:00PM

A high energy event featuring local singers and dancers. Get HYPE about this showcase series that shines lights on deserving artists, bringing excitement back to live shows. Get HYPE about seeing creatives from our city on a live stage.

TICKETS $10

Rising Vibes Curated By Tcspades

DECEMBER 1, 2023 / 8:00PM

A hip hop and R&B showcase, RISING VIBES elevates artists in Brampton, the Greater Toronto area, and beyond with shows featuring the best in emerging local talent.

TICKETS $10

Wait Until Dark

PRESENTED BY THE HIVE

WRITTEN BY FREDERICK KNOTT

ADAPTED BY JEFFERY HATCHER

DIRECTED BY JIMISH THAKKAR

JUNE 23 & 24, 2023 / 7:00PM

JUNE 25, 2023 / 1:00PM

A sinister con-man and two ex-convicts are about to meet their match – and you are a prime witness. Inspired by the play and Oscar nominated film starring Audrey Hepburn, Jeffery Hatcher’s adaptation of WAIT UNTIL DARK presented by The Hive brings the story to whole new era. Soak in the suspense of a deadly game of cat and mouse that will have you on the edge of your seat.

TICKETS $20

Outlaw

BY NORM FOSTER

JULY 6, 7, 8, 2023 / 7:30PM

JULY 8 & 9 / 2:00PM

An authentic Western full of twists and turns from the comedy genius of Norm Foster. Giddy-up into The Rose Studio for The Foster Festival’s thrilling production of OUTLAW. Accused of murder and a long way from home, a young Canadian homesteader has only his wits to defend himself, as he turns the law of the land and the men hell-bent on enforcing it, upside down.

TICKETS $39

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TWELFTH NIGHT BRAMPTON’S OWN SHAKESPEARE SHOW

PRESENTED BY LOUIE THE GOAT PRODUCTIONS

JULY 20, 27 & AUGUST 3

Chinguacousy Park / 7:30PM

JULY 21, 28 & AUGUST 4

Mount Pleasant Square / 7:30PM

JULY 22, 29 & AUGUST 5

Ken Whillans Square / 7:30PM

Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its second summer season touring TWELFTH NIGHT to three outdoor stages across Brampton! Pack a picnic, chair or blanket, and pick the nearest park to enjoy a comedy of mistaken identities and unrequited love triangles. With twists, turns, and that special pizazz from Louie The Goat Productions, this is a summer theatre experience for the whole family!

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