The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is located in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario at the corner of St. Paul and Carlisle Streets on the shared traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Neutral Peoples and many other Indigenous People from across Turtle Island. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. We offer our sincere gratitude and respect to the original and continued stewards of this land and are reminded that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous Peoples.
We also acknowledge Indigenous, Black, other Racialized Communities and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People who have been marginalized for centuries and more - and our collective responsibility to take action for a better world free from oppression, discrimination and racism.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, we celebrate a decade of unforgettable performances and experiences, demonstrating the transformative power of the arts in our community. This milestone is a testament to the incredible artists, audiences, and supporters who have made the PAC a vibrant cultural hub in Niagara.
As we step into our next decade, we’re expanding our membership program to offer more ways to connect with and support the arts. Our new tiered program, where you can be a Friend, Champion, Ambassador, or Visionary at the PAC, provides exclusive benefits and deeper engagement, while generating greater community impact. Whether you’re joining as a Friend or making a transformative investment as a Visionary, your support helps ensure the arts remain accessible and vibrant for all and strengthens our ability to bring you the very best artists on our stages.
Looking ahead, we are embracing an exciting new chapter as a charitable organization. This shift strengthens our ability to create inclusive arts experiences and deepen our civic impact. Your support will help us continue building a thriving, accessible, and artistically bold future. Join us in celebrating the past, embracing the present, and shaping the next decade of the PAC. Here’s to 10 years — and beyond!
Colleen A. Smith, CEO FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
THANK YOU
Naming Sponsor
Series Sponsors
Box Seat Sponsors
Performance Sponsors
Media Sponsors
THANK YOU THE PAC
TO OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
When you support you strengthen our community!
At the PAC, we believe in the power of the arts to transform communities. Each season, we celebrate outstanding talent from across Niagara and around the world—right here on our stages. Your support helps us uplift local arts groups, provide enriching programs for Pre-K to Grade 12 students at little or no cost, offer community experiences for all ages, welcome newcomers to Canada, and so much more!
HOW YOU can support the PAC
Purchase a Membership and enjoy membership discounts, receive early access to tickets, and receive perks from businesses across Niagara. Increase your level of membership to enhance your on site experience and include a tax-receiptable donation.
Make a Donation as an individual, or through your business or foundation and contribute directly towards our community and youth education programs to provide subsidized tickets and barrier-free access to the arts.
Sponsor a Performance and support the PAC while promoting your business to over 100,000+ people on an annual basis.
To learn more contact Dan Hickey, Director of Fund Development dhickey@firstontariopac.ca | 905-933-4184
MEMBERSHIPS
NEW Memberships are valid for 1 year from date of purchase with benefits available year round. Get early access & discounted tickets!
BECOME A FRIEND $145
Enjoy membership as you have before with early access, discounts and perks!
BECOME A CHAMPION $400
Enjoy inclusive benefits of the Friend Membership plus complimentary services, donor recognition and a charitable tax receipt of $125.
BECOME AN AMBASSADOR $1000
Experience inclusive benefits from Friend and Champion Memberships plus enjoy VIP concierge services, concessions credit and backstage access and receive a charitable tax receipt of $550.
BECOME A VISIONARY $2500
Experience inclusive benefits from all levels of membership plus exclusive season previews and artist meet-and-greets with a charitable tax receipt of $1450.
Look for this symbol on the following pages. Members can bring their friends for free to select shows.
FRI 20 JUNE AT 10AM
Advance booking for PAC members online.
THU 17 JULY AT 10AM
Single tickets for all shows on sale to the public.
Climate
Featuring
30 JAN - 8 FEB 2026
Immerse yourself in a 10-day experience that illuminates the beauty and fragility of our planet, reflects on the true cost of progress, and invites you to take meaningful action within our community.
Art in Action (AiA) is anchored by In the Wake of Progress a powerful immersive multimedia experience by renowned photographer and St. Catharines born artist, Edward Burtynsky. With captivating performances by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and Avanti Chamber Singers, thought-provoking films, gallery exhibitions, educational programs, and a one-day climate symposium, AiA offers many opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Mark your calendars for 10 days of special events including:
FRI 30 JAN
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s production of SKéN:NEN in Partridge Hall
FRI 30 JAN - SUN 8 FEB
Edward Burtynsky's In the Wake of Progress exhibition
SAT 31 JAN
AiA climate symposium featuring Edward Burtynsky
FRI 30 JAN - SUN 8 FEB
AiA Film Festival in The Film House
MON 2 FEB - FRI 6 FEB
imPACt Education Series program featuring In the Wake of Progress
SAT 7 FEB
Avanti Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff
Visit firstontariopac.ca or scan to learn more:
This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.
Full schedule of events and partners will be announced at a later date.
HOWIE MANDEL
SUN 28 SEPT 3:30PM + 7:30PM
PARTRIDGE HALL
Starting at $90 + tax and fees
Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years, who could forget his roles as host of Deal or No Deal and America’s Got Talent judge? Howie brings his eclectic experiences as a stand-up comedian, television personality, actor, producer, memoir author, and podcast host to the PAC for two not-to-miss shows!
Sponsored by
ALARM ALARM
THU 9 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Alarm Alarm is an original Canadian roots/ rock/pop music group that has been making a name for itself with inspired and spontaneous live performances. Made up of Niagara favourites Rich Moore on bass and vocals, Davide Di Renzo on drums and vocals, and songwriter Mark Lalama on keys and vocals, join Alarm Alarm as they rock Partridge Hall for the first time!
One of Canada’s most unique voices in the art of songwriting. A mustsee group.”
- Marc Jordan
SECRET PATH LIVE IN CONCERT
FEAT. JOE LAPINSKI
THU 16 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
All Tickets Pay-What-You-Can including FREE
This special performance is a screening of the Secret Path film with all of the songs played by a live band led by local musician Joe Lapinski and featuring Dave Clark of The Rheostatics, followed by a community celebration of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip’s musical legacy. Join us for our annual concert in support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund!
Sponsored by
RON SEXSMITH BAND
SUN 19 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Ron Sexsmith is a Juno Award-winning singersongwriter from St. Catharines, known across the globe for his heartfelt blend of pop, folk, and roots-rock. His 30-year career has taken him to iconic venues like Massey Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall—now he returns home to share his timeless songs with Niagara.
Sponsored by
TOM MORELLO A NIGHT OF STORIES AND MUSIC
TUE 21 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $70 + tax and fees
Tom Morello brings stories from both his solo career and his experiences playing with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave to an intimate acoustic show in his debut at the PAC. Tom is a Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist who is known for his innovative guitar solos and thunderous chords.
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts present
AILEY II
Francesca Harper, Artistic Director
THU 23 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $55 + tax and fees
For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.
Off-the-charts energy.”
–The New Yorker
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)
SAT 25 OCT 7PM | SUN 26 OCT 3PM
THU 30 OCT 7PM | FRI 31 OCT 7PM
The Film House | All tickets $20 + tax and fees
Your favourite interactive screening is back! Dress up to time warp your way to Transylvania and join us for a sing-a-long, dance-a-long, outrageous interactive screening of this classic cult film, complete with props and our fabulous
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE MICHAEL JACKSON - THRILLER
THU 30 OCT 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Classic Albums Live is performing their note-for-note rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, which spent a record 37 nonconsecutive weeks at number one on the US Billboard chart. This iconic album features the singles, “Billie Jean”, “Beat It”, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”, and of course, “Thriller”. Get ready to dance!
Sponsored by
Ailey II. Photo by Nir Arieli
JAMES BARKER BAND
WED 5 NOV 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Award-winning country music group James Barker Band brings their friendship, grit, and love for storytelling to Partridge Hall for their PAC debut. From dive bars to headlining international stages, they have amassed over 295 million streams, multiple No. 1 hits, and the unwavering devotion of their fans.
LITFEST 2025
W/ ST CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
SAT 8 NOV 7PM | RECITAL HALL
All Tickets Pay-What-You-Can including FREE SCPL LitFest returns to the PAC for a conversation with a popular author after a day of all-ages literary festival events in the community.
In partnership with
THE COOPER BROTHERS
SOUTHERN ROCK ALL-STAR REVUE
W/ SPECIAL GUESTS SUZIE MCNEIL AND SPENCER MACKENZIE
SUN 9 NOV 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Celebrate the spirit of Southern Rock with a night of classic hits and hidden gems from this legendary era. At the heart of it all are The Cooper Brothers—veterans of the genre—joined by award-winning musicians Suzie McNeil and Spencer Mackenzie for a powerhouse tribute you won’t want to miss.
Sponsored by
CAMPAIGN SPARK THE
Igniting the Future of the Arts in
Niagara
For a decade, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre has served as Niagara’s preeminent hub for inspiring performances, community dialogue, and creative discovery. With your support, we remain committed to offering exceptional and diverse cultural experiences, accessible for all, igniting creativity throughout our community for years to come.
Join us as we step into an exciting future, filled with bold programming, community engagement, and artistic innovation.
Your gift will help spark the next generation of creativity in Niagara.
To learn more contact Dan Hickey, Director of Fund Development at dhickey@firstontariopac.ca or 905-933-4184.
Be the Light:
The SPARK Gala featuring The Tenors
The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre announces our inaugural SPARK gala, raising funds to fuel the next decade of artistic brilliance in Niagara. Celebrate our milestone anniversary in style with an unforgettable evening filled with music, community spirit, and connection!
A Night to Remember
Enjoy locally inspired cuisine, exquisite wines, spirited auctions, and world-class live music—all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Connect with friends, artists, and community leaders as we honour the past and ignite the future.
SAT 15 NOV 8PM | Partridge Hall
Enjoy a captivating performance by awardwinning, multi-platinum vocal supergroup The Tenors, known worldwide for their powerful harmonies and dynamic stage presence.
Proceeds support our commitment to delivering dynamic cultural experiences, amplifying local talent, and serving as a hub of creativity in the Niagara region.
WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED
THU 20 NOV 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Women Fully Clothed has sold out theatres in Toronto, Chicago, New York, LA, Vegas and so many wonderful towns in between. Eugene Levy calls them “The funniest women in Canada”. With their critically acclaimed comedic brilliance, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek explore the hilarity of life through scene and song and make us laugh at ourselves until there isn’t a dry seat in the house.
Sponsored by
COLIN JAMES TRIO
WED 26 NOV 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $55 + tax and fees
Iconic award-winning blues master Colin James and his trio hit the Partridge Hall stage for an electrifying performance! For over 35 years, Colin has been a consummate professional, a superb guitarist, and a musician’s musician.
CAROUSEL PLAYERS' WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Based on the book by Maurice Sendak
Originally adapted for the stage by TAG Theatre Glasgow, Scotland
FRI 21 NOV 6PM | SAT 22 NOV 11AM + 2PM SUN 23 NOV 11AM
Robertson Theatre | $20 + tax and fees
Jump in and help Max transform his bedroom into an exotic jungle, then transport yourself to where the wild things are! Based on the timeless children’s book by Maurice Sendak, this interactive theatre adventure is filled with guided play for ages 3 to 7.
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
THU 27 NOV 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in South Africa in 2002, and is an ensemble of over 30 members whose music blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae and American popular music. The Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated group performed at Nelson Mandela's first of 46664 anti-AIDS benefit concerts—and has since toured internationally several times.
ELISAPIE
MON 1 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Elisapie is an emblematic and award-winning Canadian Inuk singer-songwriter whose music integrates Inuit themes and rock music, as well as a mix of the Montreal indie and folk scenes. She makes her culture resonate by joining modernity and tradition through her music, making for a beautiful performance.
DALLAS SMITH
WED 3 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $70 + tax and fees
Dallas Smith is an award-winning country musician who may also be known to you as the lead singer of the Canadian rock band Default. Expect an amazing performance from this three-time Canadian Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year!
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
THU 4 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $55 + tax and fees
Recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music, The Blind Boys of Alabama have built a career spanning over 70 years. They have received six Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, and an induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The group crosses musical boundaries with remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favourites to contemporary spiritual material.
Sponsored by
STARS
SUN 7 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
STARS is an iconic Canadian indie pop/ rock band based in Montreal. Since forming in 2000, they have released nine albums and their music has been nominated for two Juno Awards and two Polaris Music Prizes. Their music is characterized by lush instrumentation, nimble production and mixing, narrative lyrics, and soft but nuanced vocals. Join STARS in Partridge Hall as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Set Yourself on Fire. beautiful, eloquent indie pop” - Indy.com
Sponsored by
THE MUSIC OF A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL
MON 8 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Enjoy the sound of the holidays in this concert celebrating the classic soundtrack of the cherished Charlie Brown Christmas TV special. Featuring the Doug Mundy Jazz Trio with special guests and a children’s choir, this annual holiday favourite brings festive cheer to Partridge Hall!
KUNÉ WORLD
UNIVERSAL ECHOES
BFF
WED 10 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Kuné World is a collective made up of 10 immigrant musicians and one Métis-Canadian fiddler, based in the multicultural city of Toronto. Kuné means together in Esperanto. Their album Universal Echoes features their collective’s cultural traditions and fuses 11 musical traditions and 25 instruments into an ear-spinning confection of leaping melodies and luscious timbres.
Kuné is a musical journey that takes listeners on a trip around the world” - Now Magazine
HOLIDAY NEWCOMER MARKET
WED 10 DEC 4:30-7:30PM
ROBERTSON THEATRE | FREE
Join us at a special holiday market featuring newcomer and immigrant businesses and entrepreneurs from around Niagara! Vendors include food, accessories, art, clothing, services, and more. Come after work or make a stop in before the Kuné World concert!
Presented in partnership with
JANN ARDEN CHRISTMAS TOUR
WED 17 + THURS 18 DEC 7:30PM
Partridge Hall | Starting at $90 + tax and fees
Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release A Jann Arden Christmas.
The power of Arden’s voice is undeniable…The passion is moving, and provides her the ability to connect heart-toheart and soul-to-soul with an entire audience seemingly without effort.”
- eiKelowna.com
Membership is just $35 and valid for one year from date of purchase. Members save $2 off entry to all films (2 tickets per film) and receive 15% discount off concessions (not including alcohol).
Retro Reels Film Series
The Film House
September 2025 - May 2026
Regular $10 + tax | TFH Members $8 + tax
Retro Reels is a monthly film series celebrating timeless classics that have captivated audiences for generations. Showcasing beloved films from across cinema history, this
Retro Reels Film Series
Casablanca
A NEXT GENERATION LEAHY
CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUN 21 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
The Leahy family is filled with accomplished multi-instrumentalist musicians, whose live performances are filled with the high-energy, infectious Celtic-based music people associate with the Leahy heritage. Fiddle, accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step-dancing all find a voice on stage. The Next Generation Leahy invites you into their Christmas home-away-from-home to share in the joy of the season.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC INTERACTIVE SCREENING
SAT 27 DEC 3PM | COSTUME PARADE 2PM
PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $18 + tax and fees
Join us for an interactive screening of the most successful movie musical of all time! A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real-life story of the Von Trapp Family singers. This memorable event includes a costume parade and major amounts of audience participation guided by a fabulous host.
Sponsored by
A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)
SUN 21 DEC + TUES 23 DEC 3PM | THE FILM HOUSE
Regular $10 + tax | TFH Member $8 + tax
Join us for our annual Film House holiday tradition! In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Keep your eyes peeled for PAC’s projectionist Ernest in a few of the scenes shot in St. Catharines!
Sponsored by
SPLASH’N BOOTS
SUN 28 DEC 3PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $18 + tax and fees
Splash’N Boots are a beloved Canadian children's music duo consisting of Nick Adams (Splash) and Taes Leavitt (Boots). With 20 years of experience, Splash’N Boots have become a household name, creating music and concert experiences that bring happiness and joy to children of all ages.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
W/ JIM WITTER - TWO OF
US
WED 31 DEC 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
PLUS Family Style Dinner and Cash Bar in Robertson Theatre - $55 + tax | 5:30PM
Jim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years. Join us at the PAC to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Jim’s fun and exciting tribute to some of the best musical duos in history! Hear songs from songs from the Everly Brothers, Righteous Brothers, and more.
VENTASTIC MICHAEL HARRISON
FRI 16 JAN 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Michael Harrison (as seen on America’s Got Talent) is one of today’s most sought-after comedy ventriloquists. A gifted comedian and master showman, he delivers a laugh-out-loud, one-man tour de force—complete with original puppets, sharp wit, and clever routines that turn ventriloquism on its head.
THE MUSICAL BOX GENESIS LIVE
WED 14 JAN 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $55 + tax and fees
The Musical Box takes audiences on an emblematic recreation of renowned British progressive-rock band Genesis during their 1973 tour by using original instruments and impactful visual scenes.
Sponsored by
JULIAN TAYLOR & LOGAN STAATS SONGS AND STORIES
SAT 17 JAN 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Critically acclaimed songwriters Julian Taylor and Logan Staats have joined forces to tour across Canada and bring you an incredible night of songs and stories. Presented in an acoustic format, the night promises musical surprises and heartfelt storytelling. Join the award-winning recording artists as they share the stage for a powerful night of music.
RHYS NICHOLSON
WED 21 JAN 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
As seen on Netflix, Prime, JFL Galas, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Taskmaster, After Midnight, and Conan, Australian stand-up comedian Rhys Nicholson brings their critically acclaimed, award-winning show to Canada for the very first time. Known for their sharp wit, distinctive style, and incisive humour, Rhys delivers comedy that is both intelligent and hilariously bold.
KELLYLEE EVANS
SAT 14 FEB 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter
Kellylee Evans has a vocal style that blends jazz, soul, and R&B with powerful storytelling. She has toured extensively internationally and has opened for artists including John Legend, Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson, captivating audiences along the way. Join her for a love-filled show during her PAC debut!
FAMILY DAY
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FREE AND TICKETED ARTS EVENTS AND EXPERIENCESFUN FOR THE WHOLE GANG!
FLORA & FAUNA FEMMES DU FEU CREATIONS
MON 16 FEB 10AM + 12PM + 2:30PM
ROBERTSON THEATRE
All tickets $15 + tax and fees
Flora & Fauna is an early years contemporary circus show exploring themes of relationship and nature. The performance invites the audience to let the magical forest come and greet them in this performative forest walk. It is a story about connection, love, and relationships. Featuring hand-to-hand, aerial arts, acrobatics and unexpected surprises, audiences will be whisked into the ordinarily extraordinary world of the circus duo.
MIND KONTROL BY MEGA MAGIC
MON 16 FEB 1PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $18 + tax and fees
Mind Kontrol is a show about psychologically manipulating people’s thoughts and messing with their minds, from award-winning magician and mentalist Mike D’Urzo. This is an interactive show combining comedy, magic, mentalism and psychological illusions. Prepare to be amazed!
Community Access Sponsor
BROCK SPEAKER SERIES A DEEP DIVE INTO CRAWFORD LAKE AND THE ANTHROPOCENE
W/ FRANCINE
MCCARTHY
THU 19 FEB 7PM | RECITAL HALL
All tickets Pay-What-You-Can including FREE
The natural archive at Crawford Lake has many stories to tell, recording human activity since the 13th century. Its proposal as the Anthropocene ‘golden spike’ caused an ongoing international ‘kerfuffle’ – find out why! Join us for this engaging talk led by Francine McCarthy, Professor of Earth Sciences and Member of the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre at Brock University / Research Associate-Natural History, Plants and Climate at the Royal Ontario Museum.
In partnership with
ONSTAGE: 4TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIETY SHOW
+ VENDOR MARKET
SAT 21 FEB 4PM | ROBERTSON THEATRE
All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can including FREE
Join Future Black Female and community partners for an unforgettable variety show celebrating the incredible talents of Niagara’s African, Black, and Caribbean communities. Enjoy captivating performances, dynamic energy, and explore an exciting vendor market curated by BlackOwned905. It’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss!
In partnership with
NOMFUSI
WED 25 FEB 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Nomfusi is a singer whose music embraces both her South African heritage and the sounds of soul and Motown. She has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers, and there is nothing small about “the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm.” Join Nomfusi for her PAC debut in Partridge Hall!
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PRINCE - PURPLE RAIN
THU 26 FEB 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Classic Albums Live perform their note-for-note rendition of Purple Rain, Prince’s first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Lose yourself in iconic songs such as “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy”.
Sponsored by
CHRIS FUNK THE WONDERIST REDEFINING WONDER
MON 2 MAR 7PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, saxophone and more into his illusions.
Chris tells his story of how he integrated his love for music and magic in a show unlike any other.
GIRLS NITE OUT COMEDY TROUPE
WED 11 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
The Girls are back in town to give us a joyous, celebratory evening of gut-busting stand-up and improv comedy by an ensemble of Canadian performers, including awardwinning comic Elvira Kurt.
Sponsored by
WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE W/ DR. DAVID SUZUKI
A WHY NOT THEATRE PRODUCTION
FRI 13 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
A live theatre and film performance starring renowned environmentalists
Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Tara Cullis as they reflect on their 50-year romantic relationship, and their adventures and advocacy for the planet. This charming and conversational show asks, can we learn to love the planet as much as we love other people?
Sponsored by
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
SUN 15 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Great American Crooners is a concert that focuses on quintessential crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin and features renowned jazz musicians Robbie Lee, Shenel Johns, and Benny Benack III. Relive classics like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and “Moon River,” and enjoy incredible true stories about these legends. It’s going to be a stylish evening of timeless tunes, and world-class talent.
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
MON 16 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Bedouin Soundclash has a 25-year musical legacy that includes soldout international shows and festival appearances. The band has since journeyed further into New Orleans jazz, afro-pop, electronic and gospel, reflecting a creative rebirth influenced by the cities and musicians that surrounded them, which will be exactly what you can expect from this show!
Sponsored by
TARTAN TERRORS
WED 18 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $24 + tax and fees
Tartan Terrors blend the energy of a rock show with humour and step dance. With a distinctive sound and proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience, the Terrors have played stages across North America, and are making their PAC debut!
Sponsored by
THE IRISH ROVERS
THU 19 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Stars of television and stage, The Irish Rovers formed in Toronto in 1963. Nominated for 2023 Single of the Year in the Canadian Folk Music Awards and recently hitting Spotify’s Viral Top 50 in the US and the UK, these music legends continue to entertain and gain generation after generation of fans.
Sponsored by
TENILLE TOWNES
WED 25 MAR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Tenille Townes is a Canadian award-winning country musician who has racked up high praise for her full-hearted and soul-searching songwriting. She has toured with legends like Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, and George Strait. Don’t miss one of the rising stars of country music making her PAC debut!
[one of the] most intriguing female artists at the moment” - People Magazine
LIGHTHOUSE
WED 1 APR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Lighthouse’s blend of rock, jazz and classical influences have kept them at the forefront of musical trends since they hit the scene in the 1970s. Reunited in 1990, Lighthouse continues to tour regularly featuring original co-founder Paul Hoffert leading an all-star line-up. Their music has topped Canadian and international charts and they are bringing their funky fusion to the PAC this spring!
Sponsored by
TEN THOUSAND HOURS GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS
SAT 4 APR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Ten Thousand Hours is a circus and physical theatre show that features eight elite acrobats investigating physical skill. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. Gravity & Other Myths is an award-winning Australian circus company. Don’t miss this show!
JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW
WED 15 APR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Just For Laughs brings the funny to our doorstep with a stellar lineup of comedians from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival. Don’t miss this crowd-favourite showcase when it rolls into the PAC for a night of big laughs!
Sponsored by
Photo: Darcy Grant
DINO LIGHT LIGHTWIRE THEATER
TUE 21 APR 6PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $23 + tax and fees
This glow-in-the-dark adventure tells the story of a scientist with powers who brings a dinosaur to life. This show is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by international audiences.
An eye-popping display of storytelling that’s like nothing else you’ve ever seen. - Broadwayworld.com
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE BON JOVI - SLIPPERY WHEN WET
WED 22 APR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $44 + tax and fees
Classic Albums Live perform their notefor-note rendition of Slippery When Wet, Bon Jovi’s best-selling album which has been credited with turning “heavy metal into a radio-friendly pop format.” Rock out to iconic songs such as “Livin’ On A Prayer”, “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “Wanted Dead or Alive”.
Sponsored by
JESSE COOK
WED 29 APR 7:30PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $55 + tax and fees
An accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences.
Join Jesse for his return to Partridge Hall in a night of virtuosic guitar playing and musical influences from around the world.
MEN OF THE DEEPS DIAMOND SUNSET CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
SUN 3 MAY 3PM | PARTRIDGE HALL
Member starting at $33 + tax and fees
Cape Breton’s Men of the Deeps chorus invites you to celebrate 60 years of music, storytelling and camaraderie. Join the world-famous miners in a concert which features selections from their 2026 song collection, Diamond Sunset, including new renditions of old favourites, old renditions of new favourites, original compositions never heard before!
Sponsored by
education series IM PA C T
Setting the Stage for Young Minds
For more information, contact Diana Moser, Programming Associate dmoser@firstontariopac.ca 905-322-9846
The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore for their generous support of the 25/26 imPACt Education Series.
SECRET PATH LIVE IN CONCERT
Thu 16 Oct - 10am
MIND KONTROL by Mega Magic
Tue 17 Feb - 10am
WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUFFALO GONE? From Axis Theatre By Tai Amy Grauman Tue 28 Oct - 10am
ROBOT SONG by Jolyon James Tue 10 Mar - 10am
The imPACt Education Series includes high quality and diverse dance, music, theatre, film, storytelling and circus programming from Canadian and international artists that complements the Ontario Pre-K to Grade 12 curriculum.
The imPACt performances and programs are offered during the daytime hours with a guaranteed low ticket price of $10+HST. However the PAC recognizes that even the $10 +HST may still be out of reach for many in the Niagara region. The imPACt subsidy provides the opportunity for learners to attend an imPACt Education Series performance or program, despite financial barriers.
Sponsored by
Carousel Players’ WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Tue 18 - Thu 20 Nov 9:30am + 12pm
DINO LIGHT by Lightwire Theater Tue 21 Apr - 12pm
KUNÉ WORLD: UNIVERSAL ECHOES Thu 11 Dec - 10am
FINDING HOME - A SALMON JOURNEY UPSTREAM A Theatre Direct Production By Animacy Theatre Collective Mon 4 May - 10am + 12:30pm
Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents Symphony of the Soul: Mahler 5 Sun 23 Nov | 2:30pm
Hear the breathtaking beauty of Mahler’s 5th Symphony along with a new work, and NSO Commission, from Gabriel Kahane with renowned clarinet soloist Anthony McGill.
Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents Memories of Vienna Sun 25 Jan | 2:30pm
Piano virtuoso Eric Guo returns to perform Mozart’s stunning Piano Concert No. 1 followed by a wonderful selection of enchanting Strauss favourites. Enjoy the stunning music of classical Vienna with the NSO!
Chorus Niagara
Your seat to something extraordinary! Epic concerts. Iconic works. Join us for a season of musical storytelling that stirs the soul and ignites the imagination.
Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents Home for the Holidays Sat 13 Dec | 7:30pm Sun 14 Dec | 2:30pm
The NSO’s festive concert tradition returns with your favourite festive hits – holiday fun for the entire family! Come home for the holidays with the NSO and celebrate the most enchanting sounds of the season.
Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents Waves of Sounds: Brahms and the Great Lakes Untamed Sun 29 Mar | 2:30pm
Soloist Nick Beggs brings creativity and mastery with his solo work on Chapman Stick with Orchestra. The concert culminates with Brahms’ mighty 3rd Symphony.
Bravo Niagara! Presenting today’s leading jazz and classical artists from across Canada and around the world.
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Carousel Players
Niagara's award-winning professional theatre for young audiences, creating, touring, and teaching theatre that inspires curiosity and empathy.
2025/2026 Season
Gallery Players of Niagara 2025-2026 Season
October 2025-May 2026
Intimate, fun, casual concerts for everyone! Pay-What-You-Choose Tickets Available 905-468-1525
Yellow Door Theatre
Lion King Jr. Sat 19 Jul
Join us for Lion King Jr.! An unforgettable performance by our summer stars. One night only!
Bridges Niagara
Bridges Niagara supports the ethnocultural and newcomer community in Niagara by creating connections and building bridges through diverse programs.
St. Catharines Public Library
Unlock 1+ million items with your St. Catharines Public Library card. Sign up today.
Niagara Jazz Festival Presents Jazz & World Music
Year-Round in Niagara | Ticketed + Free events Experience the soulful rhythms of worldclass jazz in stunning Niagara. A vibrant celebration of music, culture, and unforgettable moments.
Brock University | Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
Located behind the PAC, the Marilyn I. Walker School offers innovative arts education, fostering creativity in visual arts, music, theatre, and performance at Brock University.
The Irish Harp Pub
Immerse yourself in authentic Irish hospitality with nightly performances, exceptional cuisine, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Cicada Music & Arts Festival October 3-4 2025
Cicada Music & Arts Festival returns to Henley Island for another celebration of Canadian musical talent and community this Fall!
St. Catharines . Niagara
Make your night unforgettable with dinner, cocktails, or dessert in downtown St. Catharines before or after the performance.
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