Festivals and Events

A free trombone recital by Shin Tanaka, a student of The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM in Mazzoleni Hall. The Conservatory says its student recitals are free and open to the public. Programs can change, so check the page on the day.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. An unusual jazz band led by Rémi Bolduc: two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones and drums, with no piano, guitar or bass, so the saxophones build the chords, rhythm and harmony themselves over creative drumming. For all ages. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets are free; booking online adds a $2 fee.

The Western University Singers and the Student Leadership Choral Collective sing winter choral music inspired by snowy landscapes. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

The Western University Symphony Orchestra plays its fall concert, Maps and Guides for Time and Space. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, at Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. An interactive family show by the trio Bon Débarras that introduces traditional Quebec music through song, step dancing and audience participation, with body percussion everyone can try. In French, for families with children 6 and up. Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre in Pointe-Claire: free, register through the City of Pointe-Claire.

The Western Percussion Ensemble presents Game Theory twice, at lunchtime and in the evening. Friday, November 27, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Free train rides for children at the Old Aylmer Christmas Market on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catch the train near the hot chocolate stand. The outdoor market at 120 rue Principale is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day, with free hot chocolate in exchange for a donation to the Aylmer Food Bank.

Singer Valérie Latreille performs for free at the Old Aylmer Christmas Market on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in front of the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer. The outdoor market is open that evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with free hot chocolate in exchange for a donation to the Aylmer Food Bank.

Western's student Pop Band plays a lunchtime concert of popular songs. Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, at Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Western's Early Music Studio plays Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Western University's student chamber music groups present the first of two fall showcase concerts. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Western music students sing songs from regions around the world to celebrate International Week. Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.