Festivales y eventos

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.

Western International's Cultural Showcase brings music and performances from cultures around the world, in the Mustang Lounge. Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, at University Community Centre (UCC), Western University. Western lists it as free and open to the general public.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Mezzo soprano Ema Nikolovska and guitarist Sean Shibe give a recital presented with the Vancouver Recital Society. Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. Western lists it as free; registration ahead of time is requested.

A lunchtime recital by soprano Margie Bernal and pianist Simone Luti in the Fridays at 12:30 series. Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Ring in 2027 for free in Old Québec on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 8 p.m. Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale has a DJ party on a circular stage around the Tourny Fountain, and Place George-V has a big dance night led by the Famille Aucoin with fire artists from Machine de Cirque. Both sites end with the traditional countdown and fireworks at midnight. Free admission.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Kiki is a tender and playful clown show mixing circus, puppetry, humour and accordion, inspired by nonviolent communication, about friendship, self esteem and how we see the world. For families with children 5 to 12. Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Free tickets on site and online since November 7.