Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts Announces 2026-2027 Season

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 season lineup. The new season was announced at the historic theatre on Monday, June 15, 2026, with official remarks from Mayor Kevin Davis, followed by a presentation of the season events from Theatre Manager Glenn Brown.

"Forty years ago, our community came together to help bring this historic theatre back to life,” says Glenn Brown, Theatre Manager “We're proud to celebrate that milestone with an anniversary open house and an exciting new season, and we look forward to welcoming audiences through our doors for many years to come."

With 31 Sanderson Centre Presents performances, three films, and more than 50 highly anticipated rental events already confirmed, theatre staff are looking forward to an exciting season ahead. The season will begin with a special open house celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic theatre’s reopening on Friday, October 2, 2026. Community members are invited to join the celebration with behind-the-scenes tours, light refreshments, and an opportunity to reflect on four decades of performances, preservation, and community support. The 2026–2027 season will feature a diverse lineup of concerts, theatre, comedy, and family entertainment, including performances by I Mother Earth, Brent Butt, Tim Hicks, Erth’s Shark Dive, Big Sugar, 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 2026-2027 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 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 2026-2027 season is made possible in part by community sponsors, including Series Sponsors Millards Chartered Professional Accountants and Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre, Performances Sponsors including Hartmann Packaging, Galeforce Welding Inc. and David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. Media Sponsors include: BScene, Roots TV, Legends 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 and Suites by Hilton Brantford Conference Centre, and Supporting Sponsor 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 Monday, June 22, 2026.

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 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sanderson Centre 2026 – 2027 Season Lineup

40^th Anniversary Open House | October 2, 2026

Artists in Conversation – Paul Hoffert | October 13, 2026

She Carries the Song | October 21, 2026

Sophie’s Surprise 29th | October 23, 2026

The Psychology of Cults | October 26, 2026

500 Words by Jamie Norris | November 5, 2026

The Great Canadian Road Trip | November 16, 2026

Marsh Marigolds: An Agricultural Thriller | November 25 & 26, 2026

John McDermott | December 1, 2026

Classic Albums Live performs: Beatles – White Album | December 2, 2026

Susan Aglukark - ᐅᐱᓐᓇᖅ - Upinnaq (A Beautiful Christmas)

 | December 3, 2026

The Nutcracker | December 9, 2026

A Very Merry Middle Raged Sketch Comedy | December 16, 2026

CHRIS FUNK – REDEFINING WONDER | December 29, 2026

Brent Butt | January 18, 2027

The Story of Ozzy Osbourne | January 29, 2027

TAIKOPROJECT | January 31, 2027

Hold On To Your Butts | February 9, 2027

I Mother Earth | February 11, 2027

Classic Albums Live performs: Van Halen - 1984 | February 12, 2027

Ocean Blue | March 3, 2027

Dance of the Emerald Isle | March 10, 2027

Erth’s Shark Dive | March 11, 2026

Big Sugar ¡EARTHLINGS! Live | March 19, 2027

By A Thread | March 23, 2027

Artists in Conversation – Amanda Martinez | March 25, 2027

Classic Albums Live performs: Madonna – The Immaculate Collection | April 7, 2027

DeeDee Austin | April 14, 2027

Tim Hicks Going Somewhere Tour | April 20, 2027

Three Roads Home | April 27, 2027

Swing Sensation, with Ross Wooldridge and his Orchestra | May 12, 2027

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City of Brantford Communications and Community Engagement
519-759-4150 | communications@brantford.ca