Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Southwest Nova Scotia, Southwest Nova Scotia

​Giving voice through the arts, the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique institution in Canada, bringing together the best in arts education for youth with community and professional artist programs. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a research and development centre for the arts of all disciplines and cultures, and is proud to help facilitate the development of new art from around the world in wonderful facilities on a spectacular farm in rural Nova Scotia. We are also host to Two Planks and a Passion Theatre, a professional company doing large scale outdoor work on the grounds of Ross Creek each summer (in our beautiful studios in case of rain). We have one mainstage and two fireside shows where the actors and audiences sit around the fire together. We host artist residencies, community programs, special events, concerts and much more. ​Come visit. You won't be disappointed.

Ship's Company Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the coastal community of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. We are a prime centre for the production and development of Canadian and Atlantic theatre serving a local, regional and tourist audience since 1984. Our season begins in July and consists of two Mainstage plays, a Second Stage show, a Kid's stage production, our Concert Series, Youth Theatre Camps and much more! You are invited to join us to experience our award-winning theatre on the Parrsboro harbour. People come from all over for our theatre and music and to check out the unique architectural wonder that is our theatre as it is literally built around a ship - the historic MV Kipawo ferry boat. Make Ship's Company Theatre a stop on your vacation! Come be entertained by us and explore Bay of Fundy living and all it has to offer!

The Osprey Arts Centre, located on historic Dock Street along Shelburne’s picturesque harbour, presents popular and classical music, dance, live theatre, film, and art exhibitions. The Lobby Gallery presents visual art exhibits by professional and emerging artists with a local connection, while the theatre hosts a diverse selection of local and touring performances. The Osprey also hosts events across Shelburne County in schools and other venues and rents its space to community groups and private concerns for public and private functions such as weddings, meetings, conferences and lectures. Visit our website ospreyartscentre.ca for more information and details on upcoming events.

A hidden gem on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, the newly restored Chester Playhouse has had a rich history within the arts and culture community since 1938. This intimate performance venue is a favourite for patrons and performers alike, attracting local, regional, national and international entertainers. The Chester Playhouse proudly presents live music, theatre, comedy and film presentations throughout the entire year. Located in the heart of the historic village of Chester this gem of a theatre looks forward to welcoming you.

The Marigold Cultural Centre is a not-for-profit 208 seat theatre located in downtown Truro. We host a plethora of live performances including full bands, solo musicians, comedians, musicals, drama, comedy, and dance. The Marigold is the home for the Colchester Sport Hall of Fame and we have an art gallery that hosts a different artist's exhibit each month.