Discover your perfect spot on the grounds of Del Cray Park as Ontario’s biggest free music festival reveals its highly anticipated lineup for the upcoming 2023 season.
Kicking off the 36th season of the festival on Canada Day are the incomparable fiddle music duo of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
Following Canada Day, the festival takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at the park on the shores of Little Lake in downtown Peterborough.
Dwayne Gretzky takes the stage on Wednesday, July 5th, followed by Matt Andersen & the Big Bottle of Joy on Saturday, July 8th, and Five Alarm Funk on Wednesday, July 12th.
Don’t miss out on Jesse Cook on July 19th, the legendary Little River Band on July 26th and Melissa Payne & Friends on July 29th.
Get ready to rock with the British Legends Tribute on August 5th, followed by Glass Tiger on August 9th, and Tim & The Glory Boys on August 19th.
Prepare for an unforgettable night on Wednesday, July 26th, as the British Legends Tribute pays homage to Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, and Freddie Mercury.
Catch Glass Tiger on Saturday, August 5th, and Tim & The Glory Boys on Wednesday, August 9th, with the festivities concluding on Saturday, August 19th, with a performance by Tim & The Glory Boys.
You can also buy food and drinks from Marina & Lighthouse Restaurant located adjacent to the park.
The concert begins at 8 pm, leaving you plenty of time to explore Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Take a road trip along Highway 7, a Lift Lock Cruise, see how the lock operates, canoe or road trip along Trent-Severn Waterway, drop in at Peterborough Art Gallery or plan a whole week in the Kawarthas region. Just remember to leave your summer evening free to attend Peterborough Music Fest.
2023 Peterborough Musicfest Lineup:
When: July 1 to August 19, 2023 | 8 PM
- Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy — Saturday, July 1st
- Dwayne Gretzky — Wednesday, July 5
- Matt Andersen & the Big Bottle of Joy — Saturday, July 8
- Five Alarm Funk — Wednesday, July 12
- Jesse Cook — Wednesday, July 19
- Little River Band — Wednesday, July 26
- Melissa Payne & Friends — Wednesday, July 29
- British Legends Tribute (Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, & Freddie Mercury) — Saturday, August 5
- Glass Tiger — Wednesday, August 9
- Tim & The Glory Boys — Saturday, August 19
July 15, 22, August 2, 12, 16 — TBA
Where: Del Crary Park, 100 George St N., Peterborough
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