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Spotlight Series

The Fredericton Playhouse Spotlight Series invites some of the most exciting artists touring today to the Playhouse stage, offering East Coast favourites, internationally acclaimed ensembles, up-and-coming musicians, innovative dance and circus shows, hilarious comedy performances, inspiring theatre pieces and much more.

The 2026-27 season features professional performances in music, dance, circus, and comedy from across Canada and around the world. Plus, with Pay What You Will performances, everyone can find a way to enjoy the Spotlight Series!

Plus, become a Playhouse Member and be the first to get the best seats with access to a discount on Spotlight Series performances, special members' pre-sale for ALL events and MORE! 

Learn more about ticket pricing details.

Featured Events:

Mon 5 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$23 - $46
Plus taxes
Compangie Marie Chouinard
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Compagnie Marie Chouinard - MAGNIFICAT

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Canada's most celebrated dance artist, Marie Chouinard, transforms Bach's MAGNIFICAT into a striking contemporary dance work. On stage, 12 dancers move with precision and intensity. Their movements respond to one of the most powerful scores ever written. This breathtaking performance can only...

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Compangie Marie Chouinard

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 7 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$27 - $54
Plus taxes
Daniel Lanois sits on a black and white soundstage.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Daniel Lanois

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. The legend behind some of the most iconic albums of the last 50 years. Daniel Lanois is a producer, guitarist, and sonic architect who has shaped the careers of artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, and U2. From The Joshua...

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Daniel Lanois sits on a black and white soundstage.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 18 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$40 - $80
Plus taxes
The Sheepdogs band members in a green forest
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

The Sheepdogs

Part of Spotlight Series

Get ready for a night of pure, high-energy Canadian rock! Fresh off a sold-out arena tour with Bryan Adams, The Sheepdogs hit Fredericton with their Out All Night tour. Their latest single, “Nobody But You,” has a fresh sound that proves they’re still writing the future of classic rock. This are the kind of road-tested rock anthems that have earned...

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The Sheepdogs band members in a green forest

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Tue 20 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$33 - $66
Plus taxes
Neko Case faces the sky with a vulture on her shoulder
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Neko Case

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Rolling Stone called her “ one of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters.” NPR called her “essentially peerless.” Her fans just say “ unmissable.” Neko Case has spent decades doing exactly what she wants. Multiple GRAMMY-nominated solo records. Founding member of beloved...

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Neko Case faces the sky with a vulture on her shoulder

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sat 24 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$20 - $40
Plus taxes
Frankenstein and his creation face off.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Frankenstein (1931)

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. IT'S ALIVE! Resonance New Music is building on last year's haunting presentation of Nosferatu with another classic. This cinematic concert is part of a growing tradition of reviving silent films through live music. This year's iconic film: Frankenstein (1931). Originally released before...

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Frankenstein and his creation face off.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 25 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$19 - $38
Plus taxes
Two magicians stand in front of a mysterious house.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. When Canadian illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge moved into a century-old Victorian home, they weren’t expecting to find hidden stairwells or cryptic messages that seemed to know their names. As they shared their discoveries online, millions followed along. Now, the mystery comes...

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Two magicians stand in front of a mysterious house.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 28 Oct 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$41 - $82
Plus taxes
JB Smoove sits, suited.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

JB Smoove

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. You know him as Leon from Curb Your Enthusiasm. Bet you didn't know he's even better on stage. Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor JB Smoove brings his unpredictable stand-up to the Playhouse. With over 30 years in the industry, he’s built...

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JB Smoove sits, suited.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 4 Nov 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$16 - $32
Plus taxes
Two acrobats hold each other in a fun pose.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Sophie’s Surprise 29th

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Immersive circus & cabaret. Dear guest, You’re invited to Sophie’s 29th birthday. It's circus, comedy and chaos disguised as a house party. You'll never stop laughing or know exactly what’s going on. The line between audience and performer disappears the moment you...

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Two acrobats hold each other in a fun pose.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 11 Nov 2026
@ 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will - Tickets Required
Plus taxes
The four band members sit against a wooden wall.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Ridge - The Fugitives: A Special Remembrance Day presentation

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Ridge is a theatrical concert built around the experiences of WWI soldiers. During this time, men in the trenches wrote and sang their own music. Some were funny. Others heartbreaking. Ridge collects those songs and performs them live alongside a gripping narrative...

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The four band members sit against a wooden wall.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 18 Nov 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$27 - $54
Plus taxes
Leif stands on a smoky, colourful stage holding a guitar.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Leif Vollebekk - Revelation Tour

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. There’s a certain kind of song you only really hear late at night. Leif Vollebekk writes those songs. The Ottawa-born, Montreal-based singer-songwriter has built a devoted following with music that feels deeply reflective. His breakthrough album Twin Solitude earned a Polaris Music...

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Leif stands on a smoky, colourful stage holding a guitar.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Thu 19 Nov 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$23 - $46
Plus taxes
A large amount of suited musicians hold stringed instruments.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Tafelmusik - Staircases

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. It's not every day you can see a world-renowned baroque orchestra live. Tafelmusik has set the standard for period performances for over 40 years. Synonymous with virtuosity, passion, and artistic excellence. Their discography has toured in more than 350 cities across 32...

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A large amount of suited musicians hold stringed instruments.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 22 Nov 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$20 - $40
Plus taxes
Charlie Brown and Snoopy stand outside on a snowy day.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

J Anthony Granelli Trio - Tales of A Charlie Brown Christmas

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Hear the music that made A Charlie Brown Christmas unforgettable. Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas is a live concert built around Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz score. A trio of piano, bass and drums plays the songs you love just as they...

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Charlie Brown and Snoopy stand outside on a snowy day.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 13 Dec 2026
@ 7:30 PM
$30 - $60
Plus taxes
The Debaters sit in a Christmas sleigh
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

The Debaters Live - Holiday Special

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. For two decades, Canadians have been turning up the volume whenever The Debaters comes on. To mark their 20th anniversary on the radio, Steve Patterson and his favourite sparring partners are bringing the whole ridiculous and hilarious operation on a holiday tour...

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The Debaters sit in a Christmas sleigh

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sat 23 Jan 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$18 - $36
Plus taxes
A courtroom scene between four actors.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. A Savage Society, Belfry Theatre co-production in association with the NAC Indigenous Theatre. Satire meets spicy rom-com. In this courtroom comedy, Little Red Warrior is the last remaining member of the Little Red Warrior First Nation. When a development company breaks ground...

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A courtroom scene between four actors.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 24 Jan 2027
@ 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will - Tickets Required
Plus taxes
The two members of PUULUUP embrace outdoors.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Puuluup

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Somewhere between a Viking museum and a comedy club, two elegantly dressed Estonians are doing something that shouldn't work — but it absolutely does. Puuluup is Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson: two Estonians who play an ancient Nordic bowed lyre called the...

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The two members of PUULUUP embrace outdoors.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Thu 28 Jan 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$24 - $48
Plus taxes
Members of Yamato Drummers hold up a large drum
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

YAMATO, Drummers of Japan

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. TAMAYURA: Echoes of the Soul Forty taiko drums fill the room with “physical music.” One of them, the Odaiko, is a 500-kilogram giant carved from a 400-year-old tree. Imagine its deep resonance anchoring the entire performance. YAMATO is a world-renowned Japanese Taiko...

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Members of Yamato Drummers hold up a large drum

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Fri 29 Jan 2027
@ 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will - Tickets Required
Plus taxes
The members of the band hold Cellos, standing against a wall.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Ô-Celli Goes to the Movies

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Eight cellos playing the music you've loved your whole life. Ô-Celli takes the emblematic themes of your favourite movies—from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to Harry Potter—and reimagines them for eight cellos. The ensemble is made up of eight classically trained cellists from some...

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The members of the band hold Cellos, standing against a wall.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 31 Jan 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$23 - $46
Plus taxes
A dancer is upside down, holding onto the bottom of a table
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Take this Waltz: The music of Leonard Cohen

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. What would Hallelujah sound like if it were performed as an opera with a chamber orchestra? One contemporary dancer. One soaring baritone. A live chamber orchestra. Together, they honour and reinvent Cohen’s most iconic songs: Hallelujah, Dance Me to the End of...

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A dancer is upside down, holding onto the bottom of a table

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Fri 19 Feb 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$27 - $54
Plus taxes
An acrobat flies high over a campfire
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

FLIP Fabrique - Catch Me... Again!

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Remember when your closest friends all got together and the weekend took off? That's the world that Catch Me... Again! invites you into. FLIP Fabrique is a Québécois circus that built its international reputation on trampoline-based acrobatics. Their high-flying signature style took...

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An acrobat flies high over a campfire

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Wed 10 Mar 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$30 - $60
Plus taxes
Two members of the orchestra are dressed up, facing the camera
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

The Espionage Orchestra - The music of James Bond

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. You knew you were about to hear something great the moment those opening credits started rolling. The Espionage Orchestra recreates the legendary music of James Bond films in the most grand way possible. Thirteen world-class musicians. A powerhouse horn section. A rhythm...

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Two members of the orchestra are dressed up, facing the camera

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sat 13 Mar 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$19 - $38
Plus taxes
A makeshift band takes the stage
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

CAN YOU SING CANADA - Fredericton Sings

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Live Rock Band + Audience Sing-Along Concert Fredericton, CAN YOU SING? Imagine karaoke night, but with a professional rock band, full-performance lighting, and the Playhouse stage. That's what Can You Sign Canada does. They showcase local talent at venues throughout the country...

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A makeshift band takes the stage

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 14 Mar 2027
@ 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will - Tickets Required
Plus taxes
Two acrobats dangle from a rope.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

One Fell Swoop Circus - By a Thread

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Seven acrobats with 30 metres of rope. One Fell Swoop is a contemporary circus from Australia that specializes in blowing your mind. In By a Thread, their newest show, every performer is connected by long spools of white rope. When one person...

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Two acrobats dangle from a rope.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Fri 19 Mar 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$31 - $62
Plus taxes
The Steven Page trio pose, facing the camera.
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Steven Page Trio featuring the Elm City String Quartet

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. There's a version of If I Had a Million Dollars that lives in your memory. Maybe it's the one from the radio or the one from the backseat of your parents' car. No matter which, you still know every word thanks to...

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The Steven Page trio pose, facing the camera.

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 18 Apr 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$27 - $54
Plus taxes
Kathleen Edwards sits outside of an old home looking wistfully off camera
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Kathleen Edwards

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. When Kathleen Edwards walked away from a successful music career in her early thirties, she didn’t disappear quietly. She moved to suburban Ontario and opened a coffee shop called Quitters. A move that says everything about who she is: self-aware, funny, and...

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Kathleen Edwards sits outside of an old home looking wistfully off camera

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 25 Apr 2027
@ 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will - Tickets Required
Plus taxes
The members of the band stand on a cliffside facing the camera
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

VÍÍK

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Every VÍÍK performance has a moment when ancient Nordic melodies collide head-on with the energy of a big indie rock rave. Then you realize you've never heard anything like it before. That's exactly what Elisabeth Vik had in mind. " I wanted...

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The members of the band stand on a cliffside facing the camera

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Thu 29 Apr 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$25 - $50
Plus taxes
Two dancers strike a pose on stage
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Swan Lake - Ballet Jörgen

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. Ballet Jörgen returns with one of the most well-known ballets in the classical repertoire. Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen has reimagined this production of Swan Lake in the picturesque seascape of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The elaborate sets, designed by Camellia Koo, reflect the...

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Two dancers strike a pose on stage

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

Sun 23 May 2027
@ 7:30 PM
$25 - $50
Plus taxes
A comical photo of a figure sleeping on a couch
Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Jean-Michel Blais

Part of Spotlight Series

Member presale: June 12 at 10 a.m. — Become a member Public onsale: June 22 at 10 a.m. 580 million streams. A Cannes Soundtrack Award. One of Time Magazine’s Top 10 Albums. Former special needs educator Jean-Michel Blais doesn't fit neatly anywhere — and that's exactly what makes him extraordinary. His compositions are emotional and moving journeys that unfold with...

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A comical photo of a figure sleeping on a couch

Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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