Fall Festivals & the Arts
Looking for open spaces and relaxed venues? Here are some wonderful Fall art and entertainment ideas.
27 Inspired Artists
Northumberland Hills Studio Tour
Across Northumberland County
September 10 & 11, 2022
Visit some of Northumberland County’s most talented artists. They have opened their studios for you to explore. Make up your own driving tour using the Tour map here. All studios are open both days, 10 am to 5 pm. Can’t decide where to go? Samples of each artist’s work are shown on the website. If you need additional assistance, please make contact here.
Celebrate Arts of all Kinds
Northumberland Festival of the Arts
September 16 to October 2, 2022
Discover the secrets of plotting a mystery novel, see original one-act plays or hear from noted Indigenous authors. Check the Northumberland Festival of the Arts schedule for more than 40 events over 16 days featuring Northumberland’s inspired arts community.
Part Picnic, Part Music Festival
Haute Goat Farm, Port Hope
September 23 to 25, 2022
Cultivate brings vibrant music and local food together to celebrate life in Northumberland. Get in the groove with your family at Haute Goat Farm. Musical acts include Joel Plaskett Emergency, Amanda Rheaume, The Ontario All-Star Bluegrass Band – and about 15 more. Taste the harvest goodness served by local food vendors. Enjoy craft beer and beverages from local breweries. The kids can enjoy activities like theatre workshops, folk camp and story time.
Where Stars Were Born
Capitol Theatre, Port Hope
October 21 to 23, 2022
What do The Producers, Frankenstein and East of Eden have in common? This year’s Festival theme is breakout roles, featuring films which made a cast member a star. Held at the historic Capitol Theatre, the Festival also includes two silent films (with live piano accompaniment). Organized by The Marie Dressler Foundation, the weekend features a pass for all 13 classic films ($79) or the option to add movies for ($10) each. Proceeds support the Foundation's educational mandate, including student bursaries. Buy tickets online here.
Concerts at the Barn
6698 County Rd. 30 N., Campbellford
(877) 883-5777
Fall looks, and sounds, amazing at Westben. From September 9th to 25th Westben features live performances, unique outdoor experiences and even a tasty collaboration with a local chocolatier.
An Atmospheric Experience
20 Queen St., Port Hope
(800) 434-5092
This historic theatre is noted to be Ontario's only "atmospheric theatre". That means you can sit back and take in the magical setting of the starry canopy that surrounds you as you take in live theatre or musical performances. Enjoy Tommy Youngsteen’s Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” on September 24. On October 16, get in tune with Buzz Brass, one of Canada’s best brass quintets. Or attend the Vintage Film Festival from October 21-23.
Art Gallery Co-operative
51 King St E, Colborne
(905) 355-1798
Visit this community gallery on the main street to discover a co-operative of photographers, painters, sculptors, printmakers, fibre and mixed media artists and others. The 9th Annual Juried Art Show runs September 16 to November 06. Check for hours.
Discover the secrets of plotting a mystery novel, see original one-act plays or hear from noted Indigenous authors. Check the Northumberland Festival of the Arts schedule for more than 40 events over 16 days featuring Northumberland’s inspired arts community.
Fine Art in Northumberland
55 King St. W., 3rd Floor
(905) 372-0333
The AGN presents intellectually stimulating exhibitions that spark conversations, inspire creativity and enlighten the minds of all-ages. Featuring a year-round program of exhibitions, the AGN is committed to nurturing and promoting Canadian artists, and we strive to exhibit works that advance critical enquiry and community connection to contemporary visual arts.
Carloads of Fun
2141 Theatre Rd. S., Hamilton Township
(904)-434-8233 (Show Times Only)
Halfway between Cobourg and Port Hope you’ll notice this place because of the giant white theatre screen. Built in 1947, this venue is Canada's oldest operating drive-in theatre. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, but you can check here for movie times. Movies are shown 7 days a week when there is demand.
Heritage Walks or Drives
Self-Guided Tours
To be enjoyed at your own pace: many of our town and villages have developed self-guided heritage walks. These share the history and the architecture of each community. The links below will download a map or further details for you.
Other Heritage experiences in Northumberland:
Seymour, A Driving Tour (The spotlight is on stone houses in the former Township of Seymour.)
Castleton Heritage Walking Tour (Landmarks of a rural community.)
Champlain Road Rally (A road trip to highlight some of the territory travelled by Samuel de Champlain.)
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