Les arts n’ont jamais été aussi vivants à Cornwall, des créateurs de toutes sortes ajoutant leur empreinte unique à la composition culturelle de la communauté.
The growing arts community in Cornwall and SDG Counties is rich in talent and vision. Local artists are readily accessible through area galleries, playhouses and concert halls.
Live entertainment can be found in every hamlet and village in the region. Informal concerts are offered through church or community halls and often feature a rotating lineup of musicians celebrating the region’s Gaelic and Francophone roots. Local theatre productions feature some very talented local actors and musicians and thought provoking set-design and direction, and are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Many area restaurants and pubs also feature live music on the weekends.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this elegant historical space. From the floors to the ceiling, and the carefully selected rotation of art exhibits on the walls, your eyes will be delighted and your spirit ignited.
A home to many local artists, you will be captivated by the unique and custom pieces on display. From canvas to jewelry and everything in between this gallery is sure to bring joy to art lovers of all ages.
The Apples and Art Studio Tour is an annual event that gives art lovers the rare opportunity to travel throughout Cornwall and the Counties and visit art studios and experience demonstrations and exhibits of some of the most talented artists the region has too offer, with some delicious apple treats along the way. Enjoy a beautiful autumn drive throughout the region, visiting art studios and host locations to get a glimpse of just what our region’s talented artists can do.
Located on the campus of St. Lawrence College, Aultsville Theatre is a large, 680-seat auditorium that welcomes all forms of performing arts to its stage.
Since 1976, Aultsville Theatre has hosted world class performances in its spacious theatre. Audiences and performers alike enjoy excellent acoustics, with no seat more than 90 feet from center stage! Aultsville Theatre is a community theatre with professional capacity.
Located in central Cornwall on Montreal Rd., The Port Theatre is iconic to Cornwall. Originally titled The Roxy, the Port opened in December of 1941 to glowing success. The Port Theatre brings you live events and world class music, all while delivering a great cinema experience.
Featuring a full-sized stage with top-notch PA equipment, in house sound engineers, a 450-capacity room featuring an upper balcony, and a new fully licensed drink bar, The Port Theatre is a great choice.
Presenting several shows each year, this group of semi-professional volunteer thespians have developed quite the reputation for their professional quality, highly entertaining live theatre shows. Offering outdoor cabarets to staged musical theatre their play bill is sure to keep you entertained.
Entertaining Cornwall for more than 35 years with comedies, mysteries, whodunits, and dramas, this local group of performers will have you on the edge of your seat. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll come back for more.
Every season The Playhouse welcomes new audience members who enjoy the unique atmosphere of both the theatre itself and the surrounding area. Upper Canada Playhouse is an ideal destination for touring theatre goers and Tour Groups
The Playhouse is located in a former Toothbrush and Argyle Sock Factory, converted to a charming, intimate, climate-controlled, accessible and totally-equipped theatre with plenty of parking, licensed canteen and state of the art seating where everyone’s close to the action.
The Old Town Hall is home to the Dundas County Players theatre group. The County Players have been providing plays, cabarets and dinner theatre since 1996. With a capacity of 80 people this centre is also great for meetings and presentations. The front space is excellent for heritage displays, art shows and special events.
The historic building, located in central Cornwall on Montreal Rd., brings you live events and world class music year round. While delivering a great cinema experience at a fraction of the price, the theatre also host a varierty of top notch cover bands, comedy shows and original jams in a variety of genres.
Featuring a full-sized stage with top-notch PA equipment, in house sound engineers, a 450-capacity room featuring an upper balcony, and a new fully licensed drink bar, The Port Theatre is a great choice.
The St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage is a venue for both professional and emerging musicians and songwriters. What began as a showcase of local artists in one or two shows per season has now grown to an eight show season which runs from Fall to Spring each year. Performances highlight an assortment of genres in a variety of venues and will captivate your artistic side through a plethora of diverse performances.
Established in 1935 as The St Lawrence House, La Maison Tavern is one of the premier live music venues in Cornwall. Whether you’re a seasoned club enthusiast or just looking for a fun memorable night out, La Maison Tavern is the spot for you. Click on more info for what’s coming up.
Classiqu’Arts spotlights young up-and-coming future musical stars and dancers. Concerts will be gratifying experiences for audiences as hey have the opportunity to enjoy classical music. The exquisite presentations will encourage and inspire audiences, as well as celebrate the evolution of the arts and culture. Classiqu’Arts’ presentations are some of the most sought out classical music events in Eastern Ontario.
Presenting an eclectic mix of professional and emerging talent to Cornwall, Ottawa and the surrounding areas, Harmony Concerts have made a real name for themselves. The winery concert series has become particularly popular.
Visit the drop-in studio and create your very own unique ceramic from one of the 300 different pieces they have available. You can also join one of the intro to pottery classes and fashion your very own clay masterpiece. Can you think of a better souvenir?
Take in the creations of local artists, or become one yourself by participating in one of their glass blowing workshops, tile roll-ups, or open artist studio time.
Upper Canada Village transforms for the Fall and Winter to bring you an art display like non other. For the month of October Pumpkinferno transforms the village with over 7,000 hand crafted pumpkins all lit at night in unique and cultural displays. You will be amazed at what can be created with a little bit of ingenuity and a lot of dedication.
December hosts Alight at Night where the village transforms into a picture perfect post card setting with one million Christmas lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences. Hop on board a horse-drawn wagon, or book a romantic carriage ride for two. Sing along with the carolling at Christ Church. Visit Saint Nick at his Victorian-style mansion (select evenings), and ride with the kiddies on a life-sized toy train and vintage merry-go-round.
