Events

Bring your friends. Dance along to some great tunes. Be part of a moment in Peterborough history. Our community is at its best when we celebrate together – whether it is at big annual festivals and small, intimate gatherings. Check out festivals and events taking place in all four seasons.

Looking to add your event to our calendar? Submit your event to our Calendar of Events.

We also encourage event organizers to tap into supports available to host, organize and plan your event in Peterborough. Visit our dedicated page for Event Organizers.

Upcoming Events in Peterborough

  • Cole Swanson | Lithic Life at the Art Gallery of Peterborough March 13, 2026

    Lithic Life is a mid-career survey charting Cole Swanson’s research explorations of material geology and pigment-making. This exhibition includes miniatures and panel paintings, documentation of Swanson’s ephemeral murals, and a site-specific painting of natural colours made from the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s building and surrounding land. 

    Cole Swanson, Lithic Life, is on view at the Art Gallery of Peterborough until March 29, 2026.

    The AGP is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free. 

  • Tyler Durbano | Traces at the Art Gallery of Peterborough March 13, 2026

    Through analog photography and drawing, Tyler Durbano explores the thresholds between form and feeling, presence and absence. With a Polaroid camera in hand, they capture places where desire paths and compressed grass document alternate routes; a cartography of bodies seeking places of difference, refuge, calm, seclusion, or convenience.

    Tyler Durbano, Traces, is on view at the Art Gallery of Peterborough until March 29, 2026.

    The AGP is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free. 

  • Peterborough and District Farmers' Market March 14, 2026

    Local farmers' market taking place each Saturday year-round. Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal items.

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade March 15, 2026

    Celebrate Irish pride and community spirit at the annual Peterborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This beloved local tradition brings together colourful floats, lively music, local organizations, and even St. Patrick himself as the procession makes its way through downtown Peterborough. Families, students, and visitors alike line the streets to enjoy the festive atmosphere and cheer on participants of all ages.

    Peterborough's parade is made up of floats that represent the Irish families from the area surrounding the City - an excellent moment to enjoy Peterborough's Irish heritage.

    Whether you’re Irish by heritage or simply Irish for the day, the parade offers a fun and welcoming way to kick off spring in the city. Don your best green attire, bring the whole family, and enjoy one of Peterborough’s most cheerful annual celebrations.

  • 2026 CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show x Muskie Odyssey March 29, 2026

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    2026 CANCAST Fishing and Tackle Show x Muskie Odyssey
    Presented by FXR, Bubba, & SAIL                                

    Sunday March 29, 2026 at 9:00AM to 4:00PM

    The largest fishing show in Canada is back in Peterborough!

    Join us on March 29, 2026 for the biggest weekend in fishing with some exciting changes. CANCAST is now combining with the largest Muskie only show, the Muskie Odyssey! Taking place across two venues, the Peterborough Memorial Centre/Morrow Building, and the Kinsmen Civic Centre, you can expect twice the number of vendors, speakers, and fun all with the purchase of one ticket.

    Tickets on ticketmaster.ca.

    General admission tickets cost $20.35 + applicable fees.*

    Children 12 and under are free with purchase of a general admission ticket.**

    Tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 705-743-3561 ext.2, or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The Box Office is from Monday to Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

    * All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change.

    **Maximum 2 children’s tickets per general admission adult ticket.

    Ticketmaster is the only authorized ticketing platform for the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The PMC does not support or collaborate with any third-party ticket providers and therefore cannot confirm the validity of tickets purchased through those sites.        

  • Artist Talk and Tour with Tyler Durbano March 29, 2026

    Join exhibiting artist, Tyler Durbano, as he discusses his practice and the work in the exhibition, Traces at the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

    Light refreshments to follow.
    This event is free to attend and open to the public. All are welcome.

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