October 2025-May 2026

Theatre Sarnia 2025/26 Season Subscription

Enjoy all 5 Theatre Sarnia Presentations in one subscription!

July 4th - Boarding at 6:15 p.m

GALA FOR H.O.P.E.

An glamourous evening for entertainment aboard the Duc D'Orleans in support of The Inn of the Good Shephard.

July 04, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.

JERSEY NIGHTS - A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

Jersey nights is an exciting, dynamic, and powerful ensemble that dazzles theater audiences with their uniquely entertaining delivery while celebrating the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the four seasons.

July 05, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.

GREASE: THE CONCERT & MUSIC OF THE 50'S & 60'S

A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50's and 60's.

July 07, 2025 - 9:00 a.m.

YOUTH PROGRAM SUMMER CAMP

Exciting summer programming for Young performers!

July 12th, 2025

EMBODIED IMAGINATION: A CONTEMPORARY ACTING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP

"Embodied Imagination: A Contemporary Acting Techniques Workshop" led by theatre and opera director, educator, and coach, E.A. Downie

August 09, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

RESCHEDULED CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS: QUEEN - NEWS OF THE WORLD

Note for note, cut for cut.

August 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM

HOMETOWN LIVE: CHRIS HADFIELD AND THE BANDELLA

Join Chris Hadfield and his all-astronaut band, Bandella, for an unforgettable evening of music and space stories. Formed in 2003 in Star City, Russia, Bandella features retired astronauts Cady Coleman, Steve Robinson, Chris Hadfield, Ken Cockrell and Dan Burbank, along with vocalist Micki Pettit. Their performances blend folk, Canadiana, bluegrass and jazz, interwoven with captivating tales and images from their time in space, offering audiences of all ages a unique and inspiring experience. Don''t miss this chance to see Bandella live and hear firsthand accounts of life beyond Earth, all set to a memorable musical backdrop.

September 14, 2025

Frozen in Time

Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along!

September 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

SYMPLY SKYNYRD - A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Based in Southern Ontario and performing abroad, Symply Skynyrd delivers an electrifying live concert experience with precision and passion celebrating the legendary Southern rock sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

September 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

"Listen to the Music" band is a tribute to the Doobie Brothers consisting of some of the best musicians and singers in Canada.

September 22, 2025

Snowbird Lifestyle Presentation

Join us for a FREE concert to celebrate the snowbird lifestyle!

September 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

MOTOWN SOUL

Celebrating the biggest names of MOTOWN music such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and soulful favourites such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Starring The Tonettes and from Las Vegas Grady Harrell.

September 25-26, 2025 at 7:30pm

CLASSIC SEGER: TRAVELIN' MAN 2025 WORLD TOUR

Get ready for that “Old Time Rock & Roll” as CLASSIC SEGER brings the legendary sounds of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band back home to the Imperial Theatre

September 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

CAL PERFORMS: LED ZEPPELIN-ZEPPELIN I

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians.

October 02, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

WALK RIGHT BACK: THE EVERLY BROTHER'S STORY

DIRECT FROM THE UK! From the producers of UK’s smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time –The Everly Brothers.

October 4, 2025

Grace, 2 Celebrating the Music of the Tragically Hip

To truly pay tribute to The Tragically Hip and honour Gord Downie’s legacy, we must use the power of The Hip’s music to raise money and awareness for great causes.

Oct 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM

CANADIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

This ensemble ignites a passion for music with the power of an orchestra featuring compositions by Mozart, Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Barber. Whether performing classical or playing folk music, audiences can be sure to discover and experience something new and exciting.

October 2025-May 2026

Sarnia Concert Association 2025/26 Subscription

Enjoy 5 outstanding musical performances in one subscription!

October 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 2025 @ 7:30pm, October 19 & 25, 2025 @ 2pm

ANASTASIA

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

October 2025-April 2026

International Symphony Orchestra 2025/26 Subscriptions

Enjoy 6 Magnificent Symphonic Presentations with an Obsidian Subscription or select 4 of the 6 show to create an Onyx Subscription!

October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM

IKONS OF ROCK

Canadian Artists Direct from Las Vegas bring this amazing CLASSIC ROCK show tour across Canada. They have earned rave reviews all over North America with their impeccable ability to impersonate rock stars musically and visually. And all in one ultimate performance!

November 1, 2025 @ 7:30pm, November 2, 2025 @ 2:00pm

Tim Hummel's Bluewater Big Band present the Music of James Bond

The glamour, danger, and unforgettable music of James Bond will come alive on stage as the Bluewater Big Band teams up once again with the Imperial Theatre for its 6th annual concert collaboration: “The Music of 007”

November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM

BAX AND CHUNG PIANO DUO

A dynamic piano duo praised for their unity and expressive performance.

November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM

LUNCH AT ALLEN'S...FAREWELL TOUR

A powerhouse of Canadian music legends delivering heartfelt songs, stories, and unforgettable harmonies.

November 14, 2025

It's Too Late to Stoop Now - The Music of Van Morrison

“It’s Too Late to Stop Now” is performed by a group of 7 highly experienced musicians lead by Matt Weidinger

November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM

CAL PERFORMS: THE BEATLES-ABBEY ROAD

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians

December 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm December 14 & 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

In our culture It''s a Wonderful Life has become almost as familiar as Dickens'' A Christmas Carol.

January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMING: BOB MARLEY-LEGEND

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians.

January 28, 29, 30, 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm, February 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm

THE TIN WOMAN

Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend''s urging, Joy tracks down Jack''s family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack''s death? Based on a true story, The Tin Womanuses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life.

March 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM

DREW JURECKA

This versatile, accomplished musician and composer presents jazz strings in his unique style. Comfortable in all genres, Drew is highly regarded in the jazz world and known for his skills on the violin. This fantastic musician draws from the great tunes by Gershwin, Berlin, and Ellington.

March 25, 26, 27, 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm, March 29, 2026 @ 2:00pm

HURRY HARD

When Bill and Sandy’s marriage split up, so did their curling team – splintering off into a men’s team and a women’s team who begrudgingly share the ice at the Stayner Curling Club. Now, a medical emergency has left the men’s team short a player the day of the big Regional Bonspiel. If they have any hope of beating neighbouring Meaford and taking the trophy for Stayner, they’ll have to put aside their personal differences and unite as one team.

April 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

QUARTETTO GELATO

A dazzling ensemble to enchant audiences with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and relaxed humour. This is a concert of classical master-works, engaging vocals, romantic ballads and blazing gypsy tunes from Mozart, Beethoven, and Piazzolla, to Dave Brubeck. All this comes to life with multi-instrument mastery.

April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM

CAL PERFORMS: BON JOVI - SLIPPERY WHEN WET

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. "Think of it as a recital," says Martin, "these albums are historic and stand the test of time." Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. "We don't dress up or wear any sort of costume. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album," says Martin

May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM

CAL PERFORMS: FLEETWOOD MAC-RUMOURS

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. "Think of it as a recital," says Martin, "these albums are historic and stand the test of time." Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. "We don't dress up or wear any sort of costume. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album," says Martin

May 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Daniel Vnukowski

Be prepared to be swept away by this pianist’s magical charismatic talents. This concert features powerful and timeless melodies of Beethoven, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. This performance of magical brilliance captures the energy, drama, and beauty of the natural elements.

May 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 2026 @ 7:30pm, May 24 & 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Singin' in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers!

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