Two Summer Performance Series Set for New Glasgow

Jul 10, 2026 | Local News

The Town of New Glasgow announced a pair of summer performance   series for the town set for July, August, and Sept ember , with both receiving support from Support 4 Culture and the Province of Nova Scotia. 

The 30th Anniversary Summer Concert Series, presented by the Town of New Glasgow and The Jubilee, will bring live music to several locations every Saturday leading up to The Jubilee. Performances will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. and are free and open to all ages. The series begins on Saturday, July 11 at The Elks Lodge, 42 Provost Street, New Glasgow, with performances by The Clue and The Mallards. It  continues on  Saturday, July 18 at the Jubilee Office, 121 George Street, New Glasgow, with acoustic performances by Brynn Currie and  Big Name  Actors. The final performance before The Jubilee will take place on Saturday, July 25 at East Side Alley, 612 East River Road, New Glasgow, featuring 11th & Duke and The  Quiet  Wild.  

The Town of New Glasgow is also presenting Summer for Everyone, a series of accessible programming at Glasgow Square Theatre and community spaces. This series is designed to help make live entertainment more inclusive and available to the community through free and “pay what you will” options.  

Summer for Everyone begins on Sunday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. with Songs  From   The  Square, featuring Luka Hall and Irish Millie at Glasgow Square Theatre. On Wednesday, July 22, Andre Pettipas will perform at Murdoch Park at 12:00 noon as part of the Road to  Giantstock  II. This performance is free and all ages are welcome.  

On Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, Icarus Theatre will present Constellations at 7:30 p.m. at Glasgow Square Theatre. The series  continues on  Sunday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. with another Songs  From   The  Square performance, featuring Ella Gunning Parker and ADINA. The final event will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. with a Green Room Session featuring Mat Hughes.  

 

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