Peterborough's Got Talent: Music Takes the Stage

Peterborough has long been known as a destination where talent is discovered and stages are sought-after by notable touring acts.

Here are some cool facts you might not know about the City.

• Peterborough is home to Canada's longest-running, free summer concert series: Peterborough Musicfest, which brings notable national and international acts to Del Crary Park on Wednesday and Saturday nights in the summer
• Canadian legend Stompin' Tom Connors earned his 'stompin' moniker in Peterborough
• The city has its own orchestra and it's one of the finest community-based orchestras in the country. The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra first came together in 1967
• Notable names with roots in the region include: Greg Wells, Serena Ryder, Three Days Grace, Sebastian Bach, Royal Wood and Hawksley Workman
• Festivals fill the air with beautiful music. A favourite for music lovers is the Peterborough Folk Festival - Canada's longest-running, free-admission folk festival
• There are tried-and-true large stages like the Peterborough Memorial Centre, but also opportunities to experience music popping up in breweries, courtyards, and other unexpected places
• Arts organizations like Public Energy, New Stages Theatre, and Peterborough Theatre Guild work with local and national talent to bring top-notch performances to local audiences
• Record shops and record labels thrive here. A favourite stop for those who love vinyl is Blue Streak Records downtown. Local labels like Treblecock Studios and Wild Rice Records create spaces for artists

The summer music season has a sensational vibe. Check out our soundtrack to Peterborough Summer 2025 on Spotify.