2025/26 SEASON

OCTOBER 23, 2025
Partridge Hall - FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines

“Off-the-charts energy” - The New Yorker. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Bravo Niagara’s Voices of Freedom with internationally-acclaimed modern dance company Ailey II. The New York Times declares, "There's nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater."
Co-presented with the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

NOVEMBER 9, 2025
Recital Hall - FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines

Led by the visionary Jeremy Ledbetter on piano, alongside Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and renowned bassist Rich Brown (Steve Coleman and Five Elements), this powerhouse ensemble thrives on bold musical storytelling and virtuosic interplay. Fresh off their JUNO Award win for Best Jazz Album of the Year, the trio continues to redefine modern jazz.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Kobayashi Hall, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto

Celebrated Japanese pianist Kyohei Sorita returns following his sold-out Canadian solo debut presented by Bravo Niagara and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Kyohei is the second prize winner of the prestigious 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, marking the first time in half a century that a Japanese pianist received this honour.

DECEMBER 7, 2025
St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake

With a voice as radiant as her stage presence, 3x JUNO Award–winning vocalist and songwriter Caity Gyorgy will make her Bravo Niagara debut for a special holiday concert. Known for her spellbinding improvisations, heartfelt and inspired originals as well as her fresh takes on beloved standards, Caity brings swing, soul, virtuosity and sheer joy to every performance.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Recital Hall - FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines

Renowned Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki returns to Bravo Niagara with a solo recital inspired by dances from around the world. “A pianist who makes every note count” (The New York Times), he is one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation. The program features works by Martinů, Falla, Szymanowski, Schubert, Bartók, Ginastera, Chopin, Brahms, Piazzolla, and Albéniz.

MARCH 14, 2026
Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Don’t miss this rare Canadian appearance featuring legendary 4x GRAMMY-winning bassist and NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke with his newest band 4EVER! Originally formed out of a desire to pay tribute to Clarke’s longtime friend and collaborator Chick Corea, 4EVER has quickly become a fusion force all its own, furthering the tradition of cultivating the cutting edge.

MAY 5, 2026
St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Renowned Canadian violinist James Ehnes returns to Bravo Niagara for a special recital celebrating his 50th birthday. Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and unfaltering musicality, Ehnes is a favourite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls.