We are excited to partner with Guelph Master Gardeners to present 45 minute performances in eight spectacular private gardens and two community gardens. Each concert will be a boutique experience, as unique as the garden setting itself and feature selections reflecting a multiplicity of music.
Seating at each concert is limited.
All concerts will follow government prescribed guidelines based on the time and location of the event and the current regulations that apply. Patrons will be required to complete a Covid attestation form prior to attending an event.
Patrons will be informed at 9am, on the morning of the concert, should we have to reschedule the concert due to inclement weather.
Why aren't the exact addresses of all the gardens posted?
We are only making this information available to registered guests in order to control gathering sizes and process the necessary Provincial Covid Screening questionnaire for each attendee.
What is the ticket price for each of the concerts listed below?
Rather than charge a standard admission fee for each concert (and to make these concerts truly accessible), all but the Grand Opening Concert, are free. Patrons are welcome to make a donation to the orchestra. Here is the link to our donation page.
What will happen once I have made my reservation?
You will receive an email confirmation with more information within 36 hours. The day before the event you will receive a Covid Attestation form to complete. Once that has been completed successfully, you will be sent a ticket with your QR code.
What if I am on a waiting list?
You will be first in line, if we are able to add a second performance or if a spot becomes available.
Grand Opening Concert
Stonewell Lavender Farm
Join us on July 27th for a sensory summer concert with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the sounds, sights, scents and sips of a perfect summer evening. Tickets are now sold out!
2.Thursday July 29th, 7pm- "Bees, Birds and Butterflies" (Downtown)
Music inspired by Nature-from Vivaldi's Four Seasons to Madama Butterfly
3. Tuesday August 3rd, 5pm, The Steggles' Garden- "Of This World and Beyond" (North-End)
A Fanfare of Film Music, featuring the GSO Brass Quintet
4. Saturday August 7th, 2pm-"The Secret Garden" (South-End)
Music inspired by gardens featuring Puccini's Crisantemi and Lakme's Flower Duet
5. Saturday August 7th, 4pm-"Birds, Bees and Butterflies, too" (University Area)
"Music inspired by Nature" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons to Chopin’s The Bee
6. Sunday August 8th, 2pm- "Stage Left" (The Ward)
"Chamber Music from the left side of the orchestra" including Rossini's Duo for Cello and Double Bass
7. Tuesday August 17th, 5pm-"In a Country Garden" (Ariss)
"Music inspired by Roses and Country Living"
8. Wednesday August 18, 2pm-“Symphonic Dances” (South- End)
“Pavanes to Piazzolla”-Music inspired by the beauty of dance, featuring Kween
9. Thursday August 19th, 3pm Shelldale Centre- “From Beethoven to Baby Shark”
The Symphony will play a family friendly concert featuring fun and familiar music from “Beethoven to Baby Shark”. Bring Your Own Chair Come, relax, enjoy and make some great memories!
10. Friday August 27th, 9pm-"Moonlight Serenade" (South-End)
"Music inspired by Love" "From Schubert to Nina Simone"
11. Saturday August 21st Andrews Scenic Acres, 11 am, 12noon and 1pm shows
"Spend the day at Andrews Scenic Acres exploring the corn maze, wagon rides, the animal corral, great photo opportunities and enjoy a family friendly concert featuring fun and familiar music from “Beethoven to Baby Shark”, free with admission to the farm."
In Person Concerts
All concerts will follow government prescribed guidelines based on the time and location of the event and the current regulations that apply.
All patrons must wear a mask while on the premise for in person concerts, until they are seated in their socially distanced, assigned concert seats. Keep a minimum of 6 feet apart while on the premise.
If you are showing any COVID-19 symptoms at the time of the event, we ask that you kindly stay home to protect the artists and fellow patrons. Avoid congregating.
All washrooms and surfaces will be sanitized by staff between all events.
Patrons will be required to complete a COVID attestation form prior to attending the concert
These safety measures are subject to change based on the Provincial Government regulations prescribed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
“It was wonderful to attend last week’s concert. The song selections were lovely, complimenting the setting perfectly!”
Holly L.
Thanks for organizing the garden concert series. It is so inspiring to hear live music again.
David & Wilma
