Acadia Performing Arts Series

The Series begins on September 2 with a performance by CONSTANTINOPLE & ABLAYE CISSOKO, a wonderful encounter between strings and voices, from the epics of the Mandingo Kingdom to the music of the Persian Court. The Series will conclude on April 27 with a performance by THE FRETLESS, a Juno-winning string ensemble that breaks the wall between classical concert halls and folk music festivals.

In between, in October, you will discover MOULETTES, favorites of European critics and audiences alike, an unclassifiable British group led by cellist-singer Hannah Moule, with her band of remarkable multi-instrumentalists/vocalists. Soon after, we welcome SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA back to Convocation Hall. It is a privilege for us in Wolfville to be one of only three destinations visited every year by SNS!

You will also get re-acquainted with two exceptional solo performers, STEVE POLTZ and DANNY MICHEL, joining forces on a November double bill for the ages!  Talking about exceptional traveling troubadours, in March, we welcome GUY DAVIS, the iconic Blues singer/instrumentalist, actor/teacher/activist. Also in March, you’re invited to a recital by DUO CONCERTANTE, one of Canada’s leading chamber music duos.

The Series would never be complete without the annual TOM REGAN MEMORIAL CONCERT, produced by the Acadia School of Music, featuring the best performances from AUSOM’s students, faculty, alumni, and guests, or without our annual Christmas concert. This year, in the must-see event for the Season, the BARRA MACNEILS bring their Celtic Christmas Magic back to Convocation Hall for the first time in seven years!