Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts Announces 2025-2026 Season

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 season lineup. The new season was announced at the historic theatre on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with official remarks from Mayor Kevin Davis, followed by a presentation of the season events from Theatre Manager, Glenn Brown.

“We’re excited to share the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 season lineup,” says Glenn Brown, Theatre Manager. “This season is better than ever, offering a wide variety of performances for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy in our inspiring and historic venue. We look forward to introducing you to a mix of emerging acts and bringing back some well-known favourites.”

With 39 Sanderson Centre Presents shows, five films, and more than fifty highly anticipated rental shows already confirmed, theatre staff look forward to the season ahead, with a few additional announcements to come. This season’s lineup will include a mix of concerts, theatre, comedy performances, and more. The 2025-2026 lineup will include shows from Howie Mandel, Jann Arden, Priscilla Presley, Dallas Smith, Tom Morello, and many more.

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts offers additional benefits for Centre Stage Patrons and Sanderson Centre Members. Theatregoers can become a Centre Stage Patron by purchasing tickets to four shows in one transaction and will receive 15 per cent off all 2025-2026 Sanderson Centre Presents tickets, zero service fees throughout the season, and will have the ability to purchase tickets before the general public. Patrons can take advantage of all of the same benefits, plus payments by installments, and two-for-one offers on select shows, by becoming a Sanderson Centre Member for $50 annually. To become a Centre Stage Patron or a Sanderson Centre Member, call the Sanderson Centre Box Office at 519-758-8090, Monday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 2025-2026 season is made possible in part by community sponsors, including Season Sponsor Hartmann Packaging, Series Sponsors Millards Chartered Professional Accountants and Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre, Performances Sponsors including Gates Canada Inc., Galeforce Welding Inc. and David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. Media Sponsors include: BScene, Roots TV, Bounce Radio 102.9, 92.9 The Grand, KX94.7, Wave FM 94.7, 88.5 FM The Lake, Lite 92.1 FM, Hot Country 93.9 FM, and YesTV. In addition, Contributing Sponsors include West Brant Window World, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford Conference Centre, Sun Life CA Financial Services. Supporting Sponsors include Edward Jones – Sadeki Simpson and IG Wealth Management – Ron Davey.

The full season lineup can be found on the Sanderson Centre website at www.sandersoncentre.ca, with tickets going on-sale to the general public beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025.

For more information about upcoming performances and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sandersoncentre.ca or call the Sanderson Centre Box Office at 519-758-8090, Monday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sanderson Centre 2025–2026 Season Lineup

A Playful Fox Production: Anne of Green Gables – The Musical | July 18 & 19, 2025

The Washboard Union | August 2, 2025

Howie Mandel | October 2, 2025

An Evening With Priscilla Presley | October 8, 2025

Tom Morello: A Night of Stories & Music | October 23, 2025

Classic Albums Live: Michael Jackson – Thriller | October 28, 2025

Where Have All the Buffalo Gone | October 29, 2025

James Barker Band | November 4, 2025

Kunè | November 5, 2025

Fat Joke | November 10, 2025

Artist in Conversation – Sharon & Randi | November 13, 2025

Spycraft | November 18, 2025

Chris McKhool Earth, Seas and Air | November 19, 2025

Colin James Trio | November 30, 2025

The Nutcracker | December 3, 2025

Dallas Smith | December 4, 2025

Jann Arden Christmas Tour | December 9 & 10, 2025

The Celtic Tenors: A Celtic Christmas | December 11, 2025

A Playful Fox Production: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe | December 19 & 20, 2025

Julian Taylor & Logan Staats - Songs and Stories | January 16, 2026

SKéN:NEN | February 4 & 5, 2026

The Dreamboats | February 11, 2026

Show Love: A Night with Kellylee Evans | February 13, 2026

Red Hot Chilli Pipers | February 23, 2026

Nomfusi | February 24, 2026

Classic Albums Live Prince – Purple Rain | February 25, 2026

UPU - A Journey Through the Heartbeat of Pacific Poetry | March 3, 2026

Robot Song | March 4 & 5, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS – Great American Crooners | March 11, 2026

What You Won’t Do For Love | March 19, 2026

Tenille Townes | March 24, 2026

Artists in Conversation Twin Flames | April 1, 2026

Classic Albums Live Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet | April 21, 2026

Men of the Deeps | April 28, 2026

Jesse Cook | May 4, 2026

Carl Dixon - Wild North Rock Show | May 14, 2026

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Media Contact:

Chelsey Tobin | Tourism Marketing Specialist, Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5048 | ctobin@brantford.ca