Listen live this summer

Doesn't live music seem to sound even better when enjoyed during the sultry days of summer? Orangeville’s impressive roster of local talent and upcoming events makes it easy to take in a live performance. Here are our favourite spots to listen live in Orangeville.

At the pub

There are plenty of pub options in town and many amplify their offerings with live music. Check out these venues for the perfect mix of good music and good food:

• At Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, local brews and local music are both on tap every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Find their line up online.
• The Thistle & Rose is Orangeville’s newest pub and offers traditional pub fare with a twist. Have a seat on one of two patios – front or back – or sit inside to enjoy regularly scheduled live music. Follow along on Facebook for details.
• Head to The Hatter for Live Music Thursdays. Details are posted on Facebook. Daily specials are also available throughout the week and an extended patio keeps you covered.
• At Mill Creek Pub, a new menu is complemented by live music every Saturday night at 7 p.m. Events are announced on Facebook or Instagram.
• The Black Wolf Smokehouse serves southern style BBQ alongside summer sounds every Friday and Saturday. Watch Instagram and Facebook for this weekend’s schedule.
• Chill out on Sunday afternoons on the patio at Barley Vine Rail Co. while you listen to Ragwax Duo, performing every week from 3 to 7 p.m.  It pairs perfectly with their Sunday Caesar special!
• Fionn MacCool's hosts live music every weekend. Stay tuned on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming acts.

In the park

Downtown Orangeville is presenting Music in the Park every Saturday in July from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Shop at the Farmers’ Market and then stop by Alexandra Park to enjoy the show. A different local artist is featured each week. Remaining shows include:

• July 16: Falcon Jane
• July 23: Nicholas Mustapha Trio
• July 30: Ryan Grist with Stan Chang & Charlie Cooley

At a festival

Mark your calendars for Theatre Orangeville’s Summer Arts Festival. Running from August 10 to 14 at Mount Alverno Luxury Resorts, the new event will offer a whole host of entertainment options. Every evening, a local artist will perform on the patio stage. Featured acts include Larry Kurtz, Emily Gilbart, Andrew McArthur, Sara May, and the Nicholas Mustapha Quartet.  Other activities and events include the Best of Toronto Fringe, KidsFest, a wandering art gallery, Drag Music Bingo, and a whole lot more. Just try to be bored!  Tickets are available now at theatreorangeville.ca.