The Downtown Orillia Management Board in collaboration with December Sun, The Orillia Public Library, Manticore Books and Creative Nomad Studios are thrilled to host a Free Christmas Photos with Santa event.
This is a Free event, but we do ask that you bring a canned food donation for our local food bank.
Our event will held on November 26th from 10am -2pm , on the second floor of Creative Nomad Studios during the Orillia Christmas Market. This event will allow you to pre-register from 10-11:30am, or drop in from 11:30am-2:00pm. If you would like to pre-register/book your timeslot please click here.
During the photos the Orillia Public Library will be hosting a free Holiday Craft activity for your children to participate in!
We will have beverages, crafts, a small gift and good ol’ Saint Nick! We cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces on November 26th.
Creative Nomad Studios and the Downtown Management Board invite you to rediscover a traditional Christmas in an nontraditional way!
Stay tuned here as we announce all the exciting Vendors, Events and Partner Events that you can experience for 2022!
Come and visit the Christmas Market and then our vibrant downtown stores, restaurants and galleries, and admire the window displays and Christmas specials.
Enjoy finding just the right gifts for your loved ones, visit Santa and more!
…and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas…
Couchiching Craft Brewery is *thrilled* to be partnering with Arts Orillia to host the “Orillia Jazz Festival’s Official After Party” featuring the incredibly talented Denielle Bassels.
“There is something about the imaginative way in which Denielle thinks, crafts and creates music that is undeniably her own.”
– Dani Elwell, Radio Host, Jazz FM 91.1 Toronto, Canada Toronto born Indie-swing chanteuse Denielle Bassels is a rising star on the Canada jazz scene. Her whimsical brand of music is a caravan of gypsy jazz, blues, folk, a tinge of pop, all wrapped up in an innovative and scintillating package.
Already an award-winning artist for the song “Cool Cool Water” from her 2017 album What About Wool Wishbags, Bassels garnered the Grand Prize in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category.
“There are few singers-songwriters in North America as original & refreshing as Denielle Bassels. A star on the rise!”
– Jaymz Bee Radio Host – Jazz FM 91.1, Toronto, Canada
Once again, the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce will be running the Santa Claus Parade! This is the largest Christmas parade North of Toronto! Featuring over 100 floats, bands, and Santa himself, this is a great way to ring in the holiday season!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here.
Interested in registering a float? Click here.
For more details, visit the Orillia Chamber of Commerce’s website.
Bring the Christmas spirit to life as we light up the downtown!
Join the countdown to light the Opera House tree, enjoy free hot chocolate & treats plus meet SANTA!
The Candlelight Parade will begin at the Legion, promptly at 7pm, so please get there early to pick up your candles before the parade starts.
Mariposa Arts Theatre proudly presents
Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Let’s do the time warp, again! Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Featuring iconic songs like “Time Warp”, “Sweet Transvestite”, and “Hot Patootie” you’ll be shivering with anticipation to see this show.
This production contains mature content unsuitable for young children, including sexual themes and language. While the audience is encouraged to sing, dance and shout, please no props or throwing items.
November 10, 11, 12, 17 and 19 – 7:30pm
November 13, 20 – 2:00pm
November 18 – 10:00pm
All Seats $30.00
Dwayne Gretzky is a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 750 songs. Since 2011 Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fanbase solely on the strength of their live show – performing classic songs with faithful precision. Whether reinterpreting a classic in their latest recordings or playing one note-for-note at a live show, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
All Seats $57.00
An Autumn Mariposa will take place at Bayview Memorial Park, 9th Concession Road, Township of Oro-Medonte on Saturday, October 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature performances by four artists/groups: Treasa Levasseur, Aleksi Campagne, Union Duke and Irish Mythen. There is on-site washroom facilities and parking.
A unique, outdoor afternoon festival!
All Seats $40.00. For discounted rates for both Mariposa in Concert shows please contact the Box Office.
Performers:
Julian Taylor of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry, is a major label veteran, Toronto music scene staple, and something of a musical chameleon. His versatility as a songwriter is signature; one minute he is onstage playing with his band spilling out electrified rhythm and blues glory, and the next he’s featured at a folk festival delivering a captivating solo singer-songwriter.
Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala write and sing in harmony best described as angelic. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the unparalleled, in-sync harmonies that have become their signature.
Mansfield Entertainment is pleased to present Louise Pitre – the astonishing Tony award Nominated and first lady of musical theatre – Live!
All Seats $50.00
Michael Bell is an award winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with an all star band, theatre and costumes, captures the imagination of fans young and old.
One Price $35.00