June in Huntsville – Summer’s Red Carpet!

With summer weather arriving, June is when events, activities, and live music start heating up in Huntsville! No matter what you are looking for — discovering cultural music, exploring unique art galleries, enjoying a pint and some live music, wandering through a local farmers’ market, or even getting your groove on at a dance party — you’ll find it in Huntsville starting in June.

Check out the many events that are happening this month — there’s a little something for everyone!

Huntsville Festival of the Arts

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts summer program starts in June with a fantastic array of performers and artists. The summer season kicks off June 1 with the month-long Huntsville Art Crawl, a free, self-guided art tour around Downtown Huntsville featuring local artists.

The lineup continues with exciting live performances by acclaimed artists from all over Canada, including Cuban/Latin music by Alex Cuba, 50s and 60s rock from The Dreamboats, jazz and opera by Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, and the sound of country by Grammy-nominated Steven Lee Olsen. Check out huntsvillefestival.ca for the full slate of summer fun and get your tickets today!

Huntsville Art Crawl, June 1 – 30 | Downtown Huntsville
Tom Thomson Canoe Murals, June 12 – 17 | River Mill Park
The Dreamboats, June 16 | Algonquin Theatre
Alex Cuba, June 22 | Algonquin Theatre
En Plein Air Art Market, June 24 | River Mill Park
Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, June 29 | Algonquin Theatre
Steven Lee Olsen, June 30 | Algonquin Theatre

Canvas Brewing Co.

If craft beer and patios are more up your alley, check out Canvas Brewing Co. in Downtown Huntsville this June.They have something going on almost every day of the week! Withtrivia nights, open mics, dance parties, and more, Canvas is the coolest place to be on a hot summer night.

Trivia nights with Linda Fraser every Thursday
Open mic nights with Sean Cotton every Wednesday
Live music every Friday & Saturday
Summer Neon DJ Dance Party, June 10

Etwell Concert Series

Looking for some live music outdoors? Check out the Etwell Concert Series hosted by the Spring family. The series features internationally acclaimed blues artists in an amazing outdoor country setting. Visit etwellconcertseries.ca for more information.

Dawn Tyler Watson, June 4
Ronnie Douglas Band, June 11
Morgan Davis, June 18
Lance Anderson & Nola Parish, June 25

Algonquin Theatre

Cool off and crank up the heat with some indoor tunes at the Algonquin Theatre in the heart of Downtown Huntsville. This theatre hosts amazing artists and performances year-round; from plays to concerts there is something for everyone. See below for their June lineup! Visit algonquintheatre.ca for more info.

Heat Wave: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt, June 15
Against the Wind: The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience, June 23
XV Years: A History of Rock ‘n Roll, June 24

Markets

June signals the return of farmers’ markets in Huntsville and Lake of Bays. Explore local vendors for great produce and products.

Canvas Brewing Co. Summer Artisan Market, every Tuesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Canvas Brewing Co.
Huntsville Farmers’ Market, every Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Huntsville Fairgrounds
Baysville Farmers’ Market, every Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Season2Season Garden Market

Check out our Events Calendar for more information on these events and more!