Calgary Folk Music Festival
The 2000 Festival features Mary Chapin Carpenter, Natalie McMaster, Richie Havens, Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea, Oscar Lopez, Jesse Winchester, Bruce Cockburn plus 43 other Albertan, Canadian, and international artists. July 20-23.

Calgary Stampede parade, rodeo, chuckwagon races, sheep shearing competitions, barbeques, nighttime concerts, July 7-16.

Jazz City International Music Festival
Canada's longest running International jazz festival, with Rickie Lee Jones, Ottmar Liebert, Holly Cole and Johnny Lang headlining, June 23 to July 2, 2000

Edmonton Folk Festival
Held in downtown's Gallagher Park, the lineup this year includes Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Cockburn and Blue Rodeo. Aug. 10 - 13

Blueberry Bluegrass Festival
Alberta Fiddler's Society, lots of jam sessions and kids' events, Stony Plain Exhibition Park, Aug. 4,5,6

Klondike Days
Midway rides, rock concerts, hopping, exhilarating chuckwagon racing, Edmonton’s Klondike Days Exposition in Northland Park, July 20 - July 29

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
The 15th year of Canada's oldest celebration devoted exclusively to street theatre. July 7 - 16, 2000

S A S K A T C H E W A N

Buffalo Days
The provincial exhibition held in Regina, July 29 - Aug. 6

Regina Folk Festival
Saskatchewan's first folk festival takes place in downtown Regina's Victoria Park. Performers include The Rheostatics, Patty Larkin and Joaquin Diaz. August 18, 19 & 20

Flatland Music Festival
The biggest celebration of prairie music in the province, held in Regina's Victoria Park. This festival showcases musical artists and groups from all genres, including singer/songwriters, rock and pop, country, jazz, world beat, first nations, Celtic. July 7 to 9.

The Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
A Winter's Tale & Richard III; plus Sharing the Memory - Shaping the Dream: A Millenium Celebration, an original work involving input from the community. Situated in colorful tents on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River downtown Saskatoon, June 1 to Aug. 20.

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
International blues sensation Jonny Lang has been confirmed to play; other acts to be announced. June 23 - July 2

Saskatoon International Fringe Festival
Many old friends are returning for this 11th annual festival, August 4 to 13.

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival
The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is proud to host the second largest Fringe event in North America. Old Market Square, July 20-30.

O N T A R I O

Stratford Festival
One of the world's top Shakespeare festivals, this year the top draw could be TV star Paul Gross in Hamlet. Also on the playbill: The Three Musketeers, Fiddler on the Roof, The Diary of Anne Frank, and much more. May 3 to Nov. 5.

Shaw Festival
A great weekend getaway, with many other amenities and interests at scenic Niagara on the Lake. George Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma, Noel Coward's Easy Virtue, and the North American premiere of a play based on William Golding's Lord of the Flies. April 31 4 to Nov. 11.

Toronto Fringe Festival
The premier alternative theatre event in Toronto, held in the Annex neighborhood. Maximum ticket price of $8 shows by more than 90 independent theatre companies from Ontario, across Canada and around the world. July 6 - 16.

du Maurier Downtown Jazz 2000
Jean-Luc Ponty, David Sanchez Sextet, Spirits of Havana, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine and hundreds of other artists will play at this premiere jazz event, at various locals throughout the city. June 23 to July 2.

Beaches International Jazz Festival
A four-day festival featuring over 100 bands, a low-key, lower-budget alternative to the upscale DuMaurier Jazz Fest. Bebop, swing, dixieland, fusion, pop jazz, calypso, reggae, r&b, blues and many other cross-cultural music bringing a rich dynamic to Toronto's Queen Street E. July 27 - 30.

Caribana
The immensely popular Caribbean festival of music, sight and sound. Features the extravagant carnival parade held along Toronto's lakefront. July 21 – August 7

The Mariposa Folk Festival 2000
The Mariposa Folk Festival is returning to its roots. It began its life in Orillia in 1961 and enjoyed its first three years here before moving on to other Ontario venues. The 2000 event will be held in Tudhope Park, 60 beautiful acres on the shores of Lake Couchiching. Gordon Lightfoot,Moxy Früvous and the Ron Douglas Band announced early for this historic Canadian folk fest. July 7, 8, 9, in Orilla, Ont.

Ottawa Bluesfest
Since its beginnings in 1994, Ottawa's Bluesfest has become one of the most popular blues festivals in Canada. Bluesfest 2000 has already lined up Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker, Al Green, and more! July 5 to 9.

Ottawa International Jazz Festival
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival captures the true spirit of a music festival by offering a multitude of jazz styles in nine diverse series.

Ottawa Chamber Music Festival
The Ottawa Chamber Music Festival is now the largest chamber music festival in the world. Last concert season featured 86 concerts, and this coming year will feature a full twelve more: 98 concerts. July 22 and August 5.

Q U E B E C

Just For Laughs Festival
Montréal is the humor capital of the world thanks to the Just for Laughs Festival! Gala performances, theatre and club shows, open-air venues and industry marketplace: it's the world's largest comedy event! July 13 to 23.

Festival de jazz du Montréal/Montreal Jazz Fest
Downtown Montreal undergoes a transformation as it hosts the 21st anniversary of the world's greatest jazz festival. June 29 to July 11.

The Montréal Fringe Festival
10th anniversary of this nine-day, theatre, music and dance festival featuring new local and international talent. June 9-18

Lanaudiére International Festival
Considered one of the most prestigious classical music events in North America, the Festival offers concertgoers and music lovers more than 40 performances. Opening night concert is Bach's Well-tempered Clavier played by Angela Hewitt. June 26 to July 30.

Vues d'Afrique celebrates summer
Outdoor music and cinema from African and Creole countries countries, May 18 to 21.

M A R I T I M E S

du Maurier Atlantic Jazz Festival
This year marks the 14th summer for this event. It will be held from July 7th to the 15th.

Tall Ships 2000
Tall Ships 2000 is a special commemorative transatlantic race to celebrate the millennium. Although there are annual events and races for tall ships, a great ocean race such as Tall Ships 2000 takes place only approximately every eight years. The international events hits Halifax harbour July 20 -24.

Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Military bands, pipes and drums, choirs, gymnasts, dancers, military displays and competitions. June 29 to July 7.

The Antigonish Highland Games
Piping, dancing, drumming and heavy event competitions. July 14, 15 and 16.

Mirimichi Folk Song Festival
Some of New Brunswick's leading fiddlers and composers join this annual event, with special children's and seniors' events. Aug. 7 to 11

N E W F O U N D L A N D

Full Circle
In the year 2000, the Newfoundland Museum commemorates the extraordinary events that surround the Viking landfall in L’Anse aux Meadows at the turn of the last millennium. Exhibits all summer with main boat event: Jul 23 - 28

International Festival of Flight
The Festival schedule contains a full itinerary of events including: children's activities, music and entertainment, food & games, sporting events, night life, parade, fireworks and much more. Held in Gander, July 29 - Aug 07

Brimstone Head Folk Festival
Mainstream folk with a revivial of traditions such as accordion playing, square dancing and traditional music. August 4, 5, and 6th.

Jump to:
»bc    »alta     »sask    »man     »ont    »que    »maritimes    »nfld

Drop me a line.