Our Exciting 2026/2027 Season!
September 25th - "Blues, Roots and Guitars"
with Suzie Vinnick and Emily Burgess
We are excited to be kicking off our 22nd season with a fun double bill featuring Suzie Vinnick and her friend Emily Burgess. Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops and has won 12 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards and 2 international songwriting awards. Emily Burgess is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Peterborough, Ontario who is best known for her band The 24th Street Wailers and her work with The Women’s Blues Revue. Each will play a short set before we let them loose together and watch the sparks fly!
October 30th - "The Great Canadiana Song Swap"
with James Gordon and Ian Bell
James Gordon and Ian Bell are good friends who have both been writing and collecting songs about Canada for decades. James is best known for his work with Tamarack, the CBC show Basic Black, and his solo career, while Ian Bell is an accomplished folksinger, songwriter, instrumentalist, and storyteller. In this special concert they will be onstage together taking turns playing original and traditional songs about Canada and its colourful history. Opening act: TBA.
December 4th - " A Celtic Christmas" with Allison Lupton and Friends
We are delighted to be welcoming back flutist/singer Allison Lupton and her talented friends for a special Celtic Christmas concert! Acclaimed singer-songwriter, flutist and multiple CFMA Traditional Singer of the Year nominee, Allison enchants listeners with story songs and tunes that take you away to another time. She will be joined by award winning fiddler Shane Cook, keyboardist Tom Leighton and multi-instrumentalist/stepdancer Kyle Waymouth. Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of reimagined Christmas Classics, beautiful Celtic songs and lively fiddle tunes! Opening act: TBA.
January 29th -"Guitar Greats"
with Wendell Ferguson, Steve Briggs, and Ablett and Cooper
We are very excited to be bringing back one of our famous “Guitar Greats” concerts! Wendell Ferguson is one of our most popular performers with his amazing guitar chops and zany sense of humour. Steve Briggs is best known as being the leader of the Texas Swing group The Bebop Cowboys. Ablett and Cooper are an award-winning duo that has been playing together for 20 years and are best known for their fingerstyle guitar playing and tight harmonies. Each artist will do a short set before they’re all on stage together for an incredible jam session!
February 26th- "Fiddle and Song" with Irish Millie
Join us for a fun evening of high energy fiddle tunes and songs with the sensational Irish Millie! At just 19, Millie is already an accomplished fiddler and songwriter, with seven Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. She is this year’s Emerging Artist of the Year at the Goderich Celtic Roots and was selected as North2North’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, earning the opportunity to represent Canada on international stages at Lilla By Festivalen in Sweden. Opening act: TBA.
March 19th - Fun Bluegrass Band The Barrel Boys
We are excited to be welcoming back this fun and exciting group! The Barrel Boys are a bluegrass powerhouse featuringrichvocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence.With deep traditionsof bluegrass, country, old-time, and Americana, The Boys have crafted their unmistakable sound intoa joyful and deeply soulful musical experience. Their latest album has earned them Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations for “Vocal Group of the Year” and “Traditional Album of the Year”. Opening act: TBA.
April 23rd - Popular Vocal Group Boreal
We are thrilled be bringing back the popular vocal trio Boreal, consisting of Tannis Slimmon,Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey. On stage, they are warm, funny, and deeply connecting, with exquisite harmonies and inventive vocal arrangements. They weave their stories into a unique sound where three distinct voices — earthy, improvisational, and untamed — come together in thrilling, moving songs. Their latest album earned them Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Album, Ensemble, and Vocal Group of the Year. Opening act: TBA.
May 29th - Brampton Folk Club Annual Showcase Concert (Saturday concert)
This event features a wide variety of music and numerous members of the Brampton Folk Club playing plenty of familiar and original songs. This fundraising concert helps finance the club’s participation in many community events. (Note: This is a Saturday evening concert.)-------------------------
Tickets for all concerts are:
- Advance (up until the day before the show)- $22,
- At the Door (day of the concert) - $25,
- Season Ticket to all 8 shows - $140,
We accept cash, cheque (made out to Brampton Folk Club) or e-transfer to bramptonfolk@sympatico.ca.
Tickets are available at the door, at the St. Paul’s church office, or through reservations by calling us at 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655). You can also email us at info@bramptonfolk.ca. Tickets are also available through the Rose Theatre Box Office..