The Grove Theatre Unveils its Summer 2026 Season of Acclaimed Productions
Award-winning Canadian talent takes the stage in Fenelon Falls this summer!
The Grove Theatre is proud to announce its summer 2026 line-up and fifth season. The mainstage play for the season is Spamalot, the irreverent musical comedy inspired by Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The season also features Same Time, Next Year, one of the most celebrated romantic comedies of the past century, Canadian Music Legends Volume 2 -back by popular demand and a 70’s Dance Party, a high-energy tribute to the decade of disco, rock, and glam with hits from the Bee Gees, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, KISS, Journey, Queen, and more. Additionally, the Canadian Guest Artist Series will showcase an exceptional lineup of award-winning performers, iconic voices, and celebrated talent from across the country.
Spamalot reimagines the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table with unforgettable songs, absurd humour, and eccentric characters. Same Time, Next Year traces the decades-long relationship between Doris and George, from the popular Broadway play, which was adapted into the beloved 1978 film.
“We’re incredibly excited about this year’s programming and the enthusiastic response to the theatre we created just five years ago,” says Sean Cox, Artistic Director of The Grove Theatre. “From acclaimed productions like Spamalot and Same Time, Next Year, to celebrating renowned artists from across Canada, our small-town Ontario stage highlights the strength of our company and the importance of supporting Canadian talent and the arts. The Grove was built to provide a meaningful space for artists and offer audiences world-class performances in an intimate, unforgettable setting.”
In addition, the theatre will showcase a 2026 Guest Artist Series, a celebration of Canadian music featuring legendary performers and emerging voices that highlights the depth, diversity, and vibrancy of Canada’s music landscape.
This year’s Guest Artist Series lineup and performance dates include:
● Madison Kozak with Griffen Palmer & Nate Haller (June 19): Now Nashville-based singer-songwriter and rising Canadian country artist showcasing storytelling and original music.
● Tanika Charles (July 8): Three-time JUNO Award nominee and Polaris Music Prize long-listed artist, a defining voice in Canadian soul music.
● Steven Page (July 26): Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Barenaked Ladies, remains one of the country’s most recognizable voices.
● Chantal Kreviazuk (August 10) - Presented by Handley Lumber: A three-time JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist, renowned for her powerful vocals and emotional depth.
● Alan Frew (August 17) - Presented by Mabee & Associates Private Wealth Management: The frontman of Glass Tiger, a multi-platinum artist, author, speaker, five-time JUNO Award winner and Grammy nominee, with a career spanning decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his signature voice and reimagined classics.
● Jim Cuddy Trio (September 1) - Presented by APEX Financial Management: Canadian music icon returns for a fifth consecutive year with his trio, featuring songs from his latest album All The World Fades Away, alongside timeless favourites from his career with Blue Rodeo.
Tickets for theatrical performances at The Grove Theatre and the 2026 Canadian Guest Artist Series are now available online at: grovetheatre.ca. Tickets can also be purchased by phone between Monday and Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at (705) 887-7937 or in person between Tuesday and Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Grove Theatre Box Office - 2 Water Street, Fenelon Falls (across from the locks). Single-ticket prices range from $55 to $155, plus a $1.50 capital replacement fund (CRF), a $2.00 ticketing fee, and 13% HST.
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About The Grove Theatre
A professional performing arts company located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, The Grove Theatre is the first-of-its-kind artistic venture and cultural centre in the Kawartha Lakes community and a place to gather with friends and family to share the power of live performance. An idyllically located outdoor amphitheatre, The Grove presents an annual season of its own productions, mounted in repertory, along with appearances by renowned Canadian guest artists, community events, educational programs and a drama camp for young people. As a visionary enterprise that dares to dream, even more boldly, of a potential future as one of Canada’s foremost theatre companies, The Grove creates significant employment opportunities for the local community while showcasing exceptional talent from around the country, providing audiences with pre-eminent artistic experiences rooted in core values, including community, excellence, inclusion and stewardship.
