Huntsville Festival of the Arts unveils packed fall and winter lineup

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts has unveiled a packed fall and winter lineup featuring Hawksley Workman, Good Lovelies, Harry Manx, Matt Andersen, Tim Hicks, Gowan and more.

Huntsville’s arts and entertainment scene is set for another busy season, with the Huntsville Festival of the Arts announcing a fall and winter lineup featuring an eclectic mix of Canadian musicians, comedy, theatre, dance and family programming.

The 2026-27 season will bring some well-known names to Huntsville, including Hawksley Workman, Harry Manx, Terra Lightfoot, Good Lovelies, Matt Andersen, Tim Hicks and Gowan.

The festival’s lineup also includes returning favourites and unique productions, offering audiences plenty of opportunities to experience live entertainment in venues throughout the community.

The fall schedule gets underway at Sandhill Nursery in September, with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman opening the season with two performances on September 18 and 19.

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will be followed by A Garden Variety Improv Show on September 25, before blues and roots musician Harry Manx takes the stage September 26.

October brings a variety of musical styles to Sandhill Nursery. MORE BARN! The Music of Neil Young arrives October 2, followed by Australian blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel on October 4.

Canadian singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot will perform October 16, while comedy takes centre stage October 17 with Yuk Yuk’s On Tour.

The festival will then shift its attention to the Algonquin Theatre and Trinity United Church, where the fall and winter portion of the schedule continues into 2027.

One of the first major performances at the Algonquin Theatre will be In Spite of Ourselves: An Evening of John Prine on October 8. The production celebrates the music and songwriting legacy of the beloved American country-folk artist.

October 29 will bring Heroes on the Air, followed by a special tribute to one of Canada’s most recognizable singer-songwriters.

Roch Voisine will perform Roch Voisine Sings Gordon Lightfoot on November 12, offering audiences an opportunity to hear Lightfoot’s music performed by another celebrated Canadian artist.

The holiday season will also have a prominent place in the lineup.

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition takes over the Algonquin Theatre on November 21, with performances scheduled for both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

December will feature the return of the Juno Award-winning Canadian trio Good Lovelies, performing at the Algonquin Theatre on December 10.

The new year will bring plenty more variety.

Comedian Brent Butt is scheduled for January 27, followed by TAIKOPROJECT on February 3. The internationally recognized ensemble brings the powerful sound and energy of Japanese taiko drumming to the stage.

February will continue with a pair of Canadian singer-songwriters.

Matt Andersen will perform at the Algonquin Theatre on February 19, followed the next evening by Lennie Gallant at Trinity United Church on February 20.

The season continues into March with Dance of the Emerald Isle on March 9 at the Algonquin Theatre.

Music fans will then have two more major concerts to look forward to in the spring.

Canadian country artist Tim Hicks will perform April 24, before Gowan closes out the announced lineup with a May 8 performance.

While the names on the schedule span generations and genres, the festival says the goal is to provide a broad range of live experiences for audiences in Huntsville and the surrounding area.

From intimate performances at Sandhill Nursery to larger productions at the Algonquin Theatre, the season will give local audiences the chance to see nationally recognized artists without having to leave Muskoka.

The lineup also reflects the festival’s continued commitment to presenting more than just music, with improv, comedy, theatre, dance and family entertainment all included.

With the first shows only weeks away, the Huntsville Festival of the Arts’ fall and winter season promises to keep local stages busy through the colder months and well into spring.

Tickets and additional information about individual performances are available through the Huntsville Festival of the Arts.