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Since 1986, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brantford has been displaying contemporary art exhibitions year round. Visitors from all over Canada are drawn to Glenhyrst to nurture their love of painting, drawing, sculpture, and landscaping.Glenhyrst Art Gallery truly is a shining jewel in Brantford and we can't wait to open our facilities to host the Grand River Arts Festival.

From Friday, September 18th to Saturday, September 19th, 2026, join us on the historic Glenhyrst Art Gallery grounds for the 4rd annual Grand River Arts Festival.

This celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music and theatre will showcase the best of Southwestern Ontario artists, including its First Nations people.

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Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 5–9 PM
$40.00 (includes your first drink)

Tickets Coming Soon

Saturday, September 19 | 11AM—6PM

Check out last year’s musicians - more great music to come in 2026!

Paige Warner

11AM
Alt-pop with a soulful twist—think emotive lyrics, poetic hooks, and a voice that echoes long after the final note. A “soulful Ontario songstress” whose sound dances between poignant ballad and foot-tapping groove.
The Jesse Murphy Trio

NOON
A feel-good blend of funk, blues, soul, and rock ’n’ roll—guaranteed to get your toes tapping and hips swaying throughout the day.
ShaaMaa

1PM
An experimental, improvisational collective crafting instrumental soundscapes—from world-folk to synth-driven textures—driving you into a live, evolving music journey.
The Low Down Dirty Mojos

2PM
Authentic mid-60s rhythm & blues with modern swagger—horns, Gospel meets rockin’ blues, and groove-heavy hooks. They invoke Muddy Waters with a fresh edge.
The Ollivanders

3PM
Award-winning Southern Ontario rock rooted in harmony, history, and socially resonant storytelling. Honoured in Indigenous music circles, they marry emotion with innovation in every chord.
Matt Welbanks

4PM
A versatile musician blending singer-songwriter intimacy with melodic fiddle, guitar, and heartfelt folk storytelling. A homegrown stringsmith on a mission to stir emotion through melody.
Static Safari

5PM
A Brantford-born trio unleashing punchy post-punk and indie-punk energy that’s raw, catchy, and irresistibly DIY. Perfect for the crowd that moves fast and rocks harder.