Event Venue & Performance Center
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Event Lineup 2024
The Venue
At Abbey Gardens, our mission is to re-green a former gravel pit into a community destination.
Through restoration and reforestation projects, a market garden rooted (literally!) in nutrient rich produce, public trails, our retail space The Food Hub, and our programming and events calendar, our goal is to establish ourselves as a gathering place for our community. Hosting events and festivals is an important part of how we serve our neighbours, and we can’t wait to hear the sounds of live music and entertainment drifting across our 380 acres!
Food & Drink
Some of our events feature appetizers from our kitchen team at The Food Hub, and we have refreshments available for purchase at our snack bar. In addition, Into The Blue pizza truck is located by the parking area and features wood fired pizza. ITB is open until 9pm Friday and Saturdays.
Parking
There are two accessible parking spots located right in front of the tent, and room to turn around for guest drop off. Event parking is located at Haliburton Solar and Wind, across from the tent space, or at ACM Designs, located in the parking light with Into The Blue pizza truck.
Private Events
The marquee event tent is the perfect backdrop for our event calendar, and it could be the right fit for your private event as well! From weddings to fundraising galas, and everything in between, contact us to learn more about hosting your next event at Abbey Gardens!
past Events
How We Got To Jersey
It’s a tale of two Frankies! This tribute show features the sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, sung by two performers who played Frankie in the Broadway performance of Jersey Boys!
Saturday June 22, 2024
Doors Open 6:30pm
TICKETS: $30
Girls Nite Out
Brought to you by ACM Designs, Girls Nite Out is an all female, all funny stand-up and improv comedy trio featuring CBC darlings, Canadian Comedy Award winners, and Second City alumni!
Saturday June 15, 2024
Doors Open 6:30pm
TICKETS: $25
Susan Aglukark
We are so excited to welcome back Nunavut’s first ever Juno Award winning Inuk singer/songwriter, Susan Aglukark, to the Music @ The Gardens stage, sharing her musical blend of Inuit folk music traditions and country and pop songwriting.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Doors and food stations open at 6pm.
Show starts at 7pm.
TICKETS: $100
John McDermott & Band
We’re welcoming back legendary Scottish-Canadian tenor and Male Vocalist of the Year Juno Award nominee John McDermott and band for an evening of blended Canadian identities celebrated in his songs that tell the story of both countries.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Doors and food stations open at 6pm.
Show starts at 7pm.
TICKETS: $100
Peter Porcelain And The American Standard
The unique sounds of Peter Porcelain and the American Standard are inpsired is drawn from all types of music including: folk, bluegrass, funk, and blues. The sound is unique, with a string band setup bouncing from genre to genre with fun songwriting, effects and improvisation.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Doors open at 1pm. Music begins at 1:15pm.
TICKETS: $25
Great Lake Swimmers
Join us Friday night as we welcome Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers to the Gardens for the first time, sharing their critically acclaimed indie rock sounds.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Doors and food stations open at 6pm.
Show starts at 7pm.
TICKETS: $100
John Driscoll's World Famous Legends
John Driscoll’s World Famous Legends of Rock n’ Roll are bringing their amazing tribute concert to the marquee tent for an unforgettable nostalgic performance!
Saturday July 22, 2023
Doors Open 6:30pm
TICKETS: $50
Shipyard Kitchen Party
Brought to you by Rodco Enterprises, this unique combination of East-coast folk and improvised comedy features foot-stomping original Canadiana, backed by traditional instrumentation, engaging story-telling and improvised songs – delivering a high wire act of musicianship and comedy with an East coast flare!
Saturday July 8, 2023
Doors Open 6:30pm
TICKETS: $25
Gardens Hoedown: Country Dance Night
Join us for an old fashioned hoedown featuring country music artist Rob Watts Band! From sharing the stage with Florida Georgia Line, rocking the main stage at Boots and Hearts, and keeping the dance floor alive at our Canada Day long weekend party last summer, this band is a real crowd pleaser!
Saturday July 13, 2024
8:00pm
TICKETS: $25
Fleetwood Mac Mania
Fleetwood Mac Mania is a stunning visual and musical tribute to one of the most iconic and successful bands of our time. The harmonies, instrumentation and on-stage chemistry has impressed and captivated audiences from coast-to-coast
Saturday July 20, 2024
Doors open at 6:30pm
TICKETS: $30
Brent & Sarah Laugh Out Loud Magic
Brent and Sarah’s Comedy Magic Show is a non-stop laugh riot from beginning to end, designed for an adult audience! It’s what you get when you pair two magicians with remarkable skill and talent who don’t take themselves too seriously.
17th Annual Garlic Festival
Get ready for a day filled with excitement, flavors, and fun at the 17th Annual Garlic Festival at Abbey Gardens! This year’s festival features a wide array of garlic growers, artisan vendors, and so much more. Whether you’re a garlic enthusiast or just looking for a great day out with the family, there’s something for everyone.
BOREAL: SONGS FOR THE SNOWY SEASON
Boreal is the magical musical collaboration of Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey. These three hard working singer-songwriters, each with their own longstanding, award-winning careers, simply love playing music together. In the winter, Boreal shines their collective light on Canada’s coldest months with their show “Songs for the Snowy Season.”
1012 Garden Gate Drive
Haliburton, ON
Take Garden Gate Drive past the Food Hub (the first building on the right that you can see from Highway 118) and find event parking at ACM Designs and Haliburton Solar and Wind. The event tent is located on Abbey Road, across from the parking lots on the right hand side.
(705) 754-4769
