The River Run Centre is part of Guelph’s cultural heartbeat. Whether you’re looking for laughs, drama, live music or dance — this season showcases an eclectic mix of Broadway worthy headliners. From fan-favourite crowd-pleasers like Tom Morello, Jann Arden, Dallas Smith & His Band, The Lightfoot Band, Serena Ryder, and the James Barker Band, to rising indie stars, family-friendly acts, and more. With shows this good, you’ll want to take your après theatre experience to the next level, and enjoy a stay in Guelph at one of our inviting hotels or quaint guest houses. We guarantee you’ll discover a city that loves to entertain.
Don’t want to miss any of the action? The River Run Centre’s Subscribe & Save 20% promotion makes it easy to pack your calendar with music, theatre, and family shows. Grab a seat, and prepare to be dazzled by familiar favourites along with new and inspiring works at the River Run Centre.
River Run Presents
This October 2025 marks the beginning of the River Run Presents season – shows produced and presented by the River Run Centre itself! See the highlighted enticing groups and artists, or check out the full River Run Centre Season Calendar here.
October 2025
Coming to the River Run Centre this October: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot — The Lightfoot Band, Tom Morello: A Night of Stories & Music, Jess Moskaluke – Life For Me Tour, Contemporary Dance Soloist Heidi Strauss’ between me and you, and more!
November 2025
From Canadian country to truly terrific tributes and JUNO award-winning performances, this November season has a range you’ll love, bringing together exciting vibes and a whole lot of fun before the holidays. Prepare to see: James Barker Band – Bud Light Buckle Up Tour, DeeDee Austin, Northern Strum, Symphony and Steel: The Best of The Beatles, Kinderconcerts — The Nutcracker, Adrian Raso, Gavino Loche, and Paul Pigat, George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett “A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas”, and Elisapie.
December 2025
It’s going to be a spectacular Holiday season, and the River Run Centre has all the shows you could put on your wishlist. Don’t miss these wonderful performances: Danú – An Emerald Isle Christmas, Serena Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour, Dallas Smith & His Band, One Night Only (Unplugged), Jann Arden Christmas Tour, Boreal’s Songs for a Snowy Season, and A Very Charlie Brown Concert.
January 2026
The River Run Centre is definitely starting 2026 off on a high note, bringing you classic and ’bravo worthy’ shows! January brings you a range of titles you’ll be talking about for months to come. Don’t miss Ballet Jörgen – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Animaniacs in Concert, Ventastic – Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism, and Rhys Nicholson.
February 2026
It may be the shortest month of the year – but February boasts one of the most extensive lineups for the River Run Centre. Catch some of the most electric shows coming to Guelph, bringing the heat to warm up your winter. Grand Shanghai Circus, Kinderconcerts — Carmen and the Bubblegum Factory, Girls Nite Out, Sam Roberts Band, Black Umfolosi International, and A Perfectly Reasonable Evening of Comedy.
March 2026
Beat your winter blues with childhood favourites to keep your little ones entertained – or be immersed in stirring personal stories from renowned environmentalists. What You Won’t Do For Love: A Why Not Theatre Production, Curious George: The Golden Meatball,Crown Lands, and Kinderconcerts — Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky.
April 2026
This April, the River Run Centre springs right into Canadian folklore, history, and legend. Don’t miss out on Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears, Just For Laughs Road Show, Dino-Light – Lightwire Theatre, Valdy, and more.
May 2026
It’s not just Canadian Geese that migrate back in May, but Flamingos too! Don’t miss out on some especially colourful covers, and spectacular symphonic storytelling with the Flamingos, and In Conversation with The Woven Ones.
