Festival of the Bay 2026
Orillia Silver Band
A celebrated community brass ensemble performing a special program honouring Midland's connection to water, in partnership with the Celebrate Water Festival.
Brought to you by The CooperatorsNeema Children's Choir
An inspiring youth choir from Uganda, known internationally for sharing messages of hope through music and dance rooted in African traditions.
Star Dust Jazz Trio
StarDust Jazz Trio are three Toronto musicians who have created an exciting new niche in world music fusion. In addition to playing the usual "Standards" from the Great American Songbook, they have also taken well known traditional Ukrainian pop and folk classics and have completely reworked them into their own unique jazz-infused arrangements, with echoes of everything from samba to swing, bossa nova to blues.
Toronto All-Star Big Band
A high-energy ensemble featuring the sounds of the Big Band era, showcasing top jazz talent and timeless swing repertoire.
Brought to you by Templeton WindowsPan Fantasy Steel Band
A vibrant steel pan ensemble delivering the rhythms and spirit of Caribbean music.
Huronia Hot Strings
A lively local favourite blending swing jazz from the American Songbook, influenced by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli — a spirited season finale.
The Festival of the Bay and One World Free Bandshell Concert Series would not be possible without the generous support of our community sponsors and partners.
From gospel and Ukrainian choral traditions to Caribbean steel pan, African choral music, jazz, and world-class classical performance, the 2026 Festival of the Bay celebrates music as a universal language that connects cultures and communities.
Brookside Music Association continues its mission to enrich the cultural life of the region by presenting outstanding artists in accessible and inspiring settings.
