Grand River Arts Festival

Name: Grand River Arts Festival
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Brantford

The Grand River Arts Festival is a two-day celebration and exposition of visual arts, live music, and theatre and performance art. It takes place on September 18 and 19 at the historic Glenhyrst Gardens in Brantford, Canada.

Date: Sep 18-19, 2026
Location: Brantford

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Event summary

Highlights

Live music by Danny Michel and The Jesse Murphy Band
10-Minute Play Competition with 17 performances
Coffee rave with DJ Cheetah Ram Out
Sales and demonstrations by Brantford Potters’ Guild

The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a ticketed, licensed prelude event featuring Canadian award-winning performer Danny Michel and The Jesse Murphy Band on a candlelit outdoor stage. This opening night also includes a curated Garden Bar, food truck fare, local vendors, and a twilight art market where exhibiting artists sell their original works.

Throughout both Friday and Saturday, the festival grounds will showcase more than 55 exhibiting artists selling original artwork, alongside a variety of gourmet food and local vendors. On Saturday, the event expands to include the 10-Minute Play Competition, featuring 17 live theatre performances, a coffee rave with DJ Cheetah Ram Out and Altitude Coffee, and sales and demonstrations by the Brantford Potters’ Guild at the Gardener’s Cottage. Live music is scheduled all day on the main stage.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.