ArtsweekPLUS

ArtsweekPLUS shines a light on activities of professional Peterborough-area artists and groups beyond those featured in the official Artsweek program. We encourage you to check out these artists at work. Details for each event can be found on the listed websites.

ALL Artsweek 2025 events are FREE.

Peterborough has a vibrant and diverse arts community that produces and presents a wide range of arts events all year long. Here are some of the other activities happening during Artsweek 2025 – September 28 – October 5

Art Gallery of Peterborough

2 Crescent St.
https://agp.on.ca/exhibitions/art-and-waste-in-panniqtuuq/

Art Gallery of Peterborough

2 Crescent St.
https://agp.on.ca/exhibitions/art-and-waste-in-panniqtuuq/ agp.on.ca./events.

Art + Waste in Panniqtuuq
Madeleine Aasivak Qumuataq, Jupa Ishulutak, Kawtysie Kakee Annie Kilabuk, David Kilabuk, Talia Metuq, Oleepika Nashalik, Malaya Pitsiulak, with settler artist and researcher, Micky Renders.

Until October 5

11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday thru Sunday

Workshops Series and Events

Speaking Circle on Environmental Racism
Wednesday, October 1
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Trent University’s First People’s House of Learning, 1600 West Bank Drive

Artist Talk with David Kilabuk

Thursday, October 2 7:00 pm to 9 :00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Canadian Canoe Museum 2077 Ashburnham Drive

Artist Talk with Madeline Aasivak Qumuataq
Saturday, October 4 11:00 am
Art Gallery of Peterborough

Living Traditions Sewing Circle with Talia Metuq and Loopika Nashalik
Saturday, October 4 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Art Gallery of Peterborough

Soapstone Carving Workshop with Jupa Ishulutak and Malaya Pitsiulak
Sunday, October 5 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Art Gallery of Peterborough

Closing Reception
Sunday, October 5 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Theatre on King/PRIDE

171 King St.
https://ttok.ca/upcoming-events/

weaving creek stones.
Frankie McGee

September 28 – 1:00 pm
With ASL

Peterborough Pride

https://www.peterboroughpride.ca
September 19 – 28

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour

https://kast.agp.on.ca
September 27 & 28 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

First Friday

https://firstfridayptbo.com
October 3 6:00 pm-11:00 pm

Artspace

378 Aylmer St. N.
https://artspaceptbo.ca

Babe, yr my religion
Adrien Crossman

September 12 to November 22, 2025
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Thursdays thru Saturdays

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

140 Charlotte St.
https://www.markethall.org

Showplace Performance Centre

290 George St N, Peterborough
https://showplace.org

Peterborough Theatre Guild

364 Rogers Street
https://www.peterboroughtheatreguild.com
Opening Night
Norm Foster
September 19 – October 4 7:30 pm, Matinees at 1:30 pm