Events

Nov. 21

7pm

Nov. 22

7:30pm

Nov. 23

7:30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Zachary Lucky celebrates the release of his highly anticipated new album, The Wind. Joined by an all-star band, this concert promises to be a soulful journey through a rich mosaic of melodies and heartfelt lyrics. 

Zachary Lucky's new album, The Wind, is a poignant exploration of life's unexpected journeys and the winds that shape our paths. Through a series of evocative songs, Lucky crafts a tapestry of characters who find themselves at crossroads, grappling with the unpredictable twists of fate. Each track delves into themes of change, love, and the perpetual motion of life, capturing both the heartache of love lost and the joy of love found. With its reflective storytelling and atmospheric melodies, The Wind offers a soulful reminder of the beauty and uncertainty that accompany our personal journeys.

With local songwriter Michael Martyn opening the night, it is bound to be a great night storytelling songs for anyone who loves folk, roots and country music.

Nov. 28

NEW PERFORMANCE ADDED 

3pm &

7:30pm

Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!

Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos.

Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.

When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas.

“Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”

★★★★★ CBC

“Outrageously funny, magnificently written, beautifully choreographed.”

★★★★★ London Free Press

“An ode to the idea that anything is possible.”

★★★★★ Torontoist

“I cannot think of a show that will leave you more profoundly happy than this.”

★★★★★ Stage Door

Hailed as “a child’s imagination on steroids” by London Free Press and “a masterpiece of physical comedy” by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit, this unstoppable duo is regarded as “one of the most popular fringe duos ever” (CBC).

Nov. 29

7:30pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Motown is a 16-piece cast of singers and musicians performing live look-a-like/sound-a-like tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and more and features all your favourite songs of the Motown era.

With dazzling choreography, authentic costumes, stunning vocal performances and a fabulous live band, this high-energy show with the most timeless music of our lives is not to be missed!

Nov. 30

7:30pm

Every few millennia, a comic emerges, born from the cosmic soup of fate and time, jostled by the gales of change onto the unpredictable shores of comedic brilliance. This is a man who embodies pluck and wit, lighthearted yet encumbered, and a naivete that somehow remains endearing.  As Derek says:  In the grand contest of life, he stands proudly as a bona fide "participant."

Well ... truth be told, there’s a lot more to it than that.  From Vegas to St. John's, this Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he's a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic - Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. As Rick Mercer says, "Everyone knows Derek is the funniest man in Canada."

Clearly the critics agree: "5 STARS - the funniest man on earth" - Winnipeg Free Press; "4 STARS - the crowd howled" - Victoria Times Colonist; "still the funniest man in Canada" - Toronto Sun; "Edwards reigns as the King of Canadian comedy" - Charlottetown Guardian; "Derek Edwards is hysterical" - Calgary Sun; "Edwards takes stand-up to next stage" - Georgia Straight; "the epitome of timing & storytelling" - Halifax Chronicle Herald; "the comedian's comedian" - London Free Press.

So come on out and join Derek for his latest show, Oxy Moron, as it makes its way across Canada. Expect a night of perceptive guesswork and charmingly misguided jabs from a cherished performer. Enjoy some hearty laughs, a sprinkling of wisdom, and the pleasure of mingling with fellow humans. It's a triple win!

Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos. His songs Farmer’s Song, Down by the Henry Moore, Whispering Rain and Sweeping the Spotlight Away are now considered Canadian standards. Murray is also a painter, an author, an actor, a radio host; he's been bestowed an Honourary Doctor of Laws and appointed to The Order of Canada. That’s quite a ride. For many years Murray’s touring had been restricted to Lunch At Allen's, whose members also include Ian Thomas, Marc Jordan and Cindy Church. But with the release  of his critically acclaimed  Hourglass, he’s back on the road treating concert goers to a seamless blend of old and new.

Here’s what he has to say: “As a songwriter I know that it's not enough to sit in your kitchen and write. Your songs need to be heard. Music is a communicative art and if it isn't brought in front of people there is no way to tell if that end has been met. I like to think of a concert tour as a kind of roving gallery to test your art and your ideas. I try to do my very best to make it worthwhile for folks to be there and to perhaps look at things in a new way when they leave.”

And this, in a nutshell, is the Murray McLauchlan concert experience.

"It might have been a large theatre but it felt like a group of friends sitting in a living room listening to tales from the son who hit the road to share his music ... special, memorable, warm and, quite simply, Murray McLauchlan at his best."  - Kamloops This Week

Dec. 5

7:30pm

HOTEL CALIFORNIA, the original Eagles tribute will be here at the Orillia Opera House, Thursday December 5 and you won't want to miss it.

For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been re-creating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they've remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since, playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock's legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before.

You can count on incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and a top flight live performance.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA's show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Eagles' music, as one of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n' roll is performed to perfection.

If you love The Eagles - you've just found the next-best thing.

All Seats $55

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The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas, prompting the Halifax Daily News to describe them as “a treasure of the East Coast, rich with tradition and unmatched in ensemble performance”; and the Globe & Mail to name the recording on which this tour is based “one of the best five Christmas albums of all time!”

The five MacNeil siblings - Lucy, Boyd, Stewart, Kyle and Sheumas - combine on a vast array of instruments including accordion, guitar, piano, fiddle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, Celtic harp, tin whistles, bouzouki, flute … all underpinned by the nimble-fingered Jamie Gatti on bass. The result is a sound that is unmistakably The Barra MacNeils, one moment a rousing chorus, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad, the next a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. For a delightful seasonal celebration, don’t miss An East Coast Christmas with The Barra MacNeils!

Join us for a spectacular celebration of creativity and talent at Titanium Arts Lab's Annual Snow Show!

This enchanting event features exhilarating performances by our dedicated recreational and competitive teams, showcasing their hard work and passion for the arts. With a festive atmosphere perfect for all ages, it's the ideal way to ring in the holiday season. Experience the joy, excitement, and magic of the holidays as we come together to celebrate the beauty of movement and expression. Don't miss this unforgettable showcase - come share in the wonder!

On sale: Thursday, November 14 at 12pm 

Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along! A perfect family outing that kids of all ages will enjoy. Little ones are encouraged to dress as their favourite character.

Babes in Arms (12 Months and Under) do not require a ticket

On sale: Friday, November 22 at 11am.

Join us as we bring films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to the Orillia Opera House!

Tickets are now sold out via our Box Office.  Please visit Soujourns Outdoors for additional tickets while supplies last.

Dwayne Gretzky are Canada's reigning champs of nostalgia and a can't miss live music experience; a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. Celebrating classic pop and rock from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 800 songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. 

Since 2011 Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fanbase solely on the strength of their live show - performing timeless classic hits with faithful precision, and breathtaking energy not seen in these songs since the original artists in their prime. The 9+ piece band ignites a nostalgic, unforgettable live music experience that effortlessly propels word of mouth amongst music fans of all ages. Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.

Always entertaining and definitely unique, the Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage.  Enjoy an all-ages evening of Celtic music and Mud stories from Canada's Celtic Rock Warriors.  First Discovered in 1993 as the Campbell Brothers Sandy and Rob signed a record deal with EMI Records changing their name to Mudmen in 1988.  Mudmen have had music featured on XBox and Playstation video games, have opened up and toured with The Guess Who, The Irish Rovers, The Chieftains, Johnny Reid, ZZ Top, George Canyon, Nazareth, and Bif Naked.  Career highlights include meeting & performing for the Queen of England on Parliament Hill, performing at the 84 Edmonton Oiler's televised Stanley Cup re-union, performing at the CBC Oilers/Flames home opening ceremonies, 12 Canada's Walk of Fame ceremonies, Bob & Doug the Mackenzie Brothers TWO-FOUR special on the CBC, 7 Grey Cups, 3 memorial Cups,8 Molson Canadian Snowjams, 3 Edgefest's, 3 Briers, performed at The Governor's General Awards, The Ted Rogers Awards, The Canadian Country Music Awards guesting on the CBC Hockey Night in Canada Anthem produced by Rock Icon Bob Rock where Ron MacLean said "Mudmen we Love 'em"!

This is an all-ages event you don't want to miss. With over 3000 shows to date in 8 different countries Johnny Reid says "Mudmen are Canada's best kept Secret"

Mar. 22

7:30pm

Fleetwood Mac Mania is a stunning visual and musical tribute to one of the most iconic and successful bands of our time. The harmonies, instrumentation and on-stage chemistry has impressed and captivated audiences from coast-to-coast. Fleetwood Mac Mania has earned the reputation of being the most authentic sounding Fleetwood Mac tribute band in North America, and have played for audiences of up to 18,000 people. Each veteran player in this world-class tribute band brings their spirit to re-create with incredible accuracy, the look and feel of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Band members Jenn Taylor (Stevie Nicks), Connie Scriver (Christine McVie) and Jeremy Stimers (Lindsey Buckingham) - capture the harmonies and front-line chemistry with passion and commitment. Incredible percussionist/drummer Eddie Cromwell holds down the signature Mick Fleetwood style and sound.

For a sneak peak -- check out this clip! 

Apr. 25

7:30pm

NEW DATE

The Orillia Opera House Presents

From having over 500 million streams, to being named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning eight “Best Album” awards, to seven top-ten US Billboard charting albums, and winning the “People’s Choice” award in the UK, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, New Age, Jazz and World Music genres.  

 All Seats $45

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