"Barge" concerts are a time honored tradition dating back to 1959. Prior to 1959, the roots of this tradition had been established at the band shell located at the Gull Lake site. The present, permanent structure was completed just in time for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to attend its' official opening concert on July 4th, 1959. Today, the sounds emerging from "Music on the Barge" range from the big band sound, to Dixieland, jazz, folk, the music on the 50's and 60's and today's country.

Fred Schulz, Director of the Music series, says,"It's always great to see the support from our summer and local residents at the Sunday night concerts. "Music on the Barge" concerts are an important part of the summer in Gravenhurst and Muskoka".

"Music on the Barge" is an entertainment landmark, providing a unique evening of Sunday night entertainment during the summer months. In addition to the regularly scheduled Sunday evening performances, "Music on the Barge" will also be presenting some Sunday afternoon performances to be announced shortly.

Sunday, June 24 – The Muskoka Concert Band & The Muskoka Big Band
Neil Barlow - Conductor 

Sunday, July 1 – The Bifocals Concert Band – Neil Barlow - Conductor 

Sunday, July 8 – That 60's Show The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of the 60's.

Sunday, July 15 –  Walk Like a Man as the 4 Seasons Tribute to Frankie Valli and the "Four Seasons"

Sunday, July 22 – Johnny Cash & June Carter & Tammy Wynette Tribute An entertaining evening of all your conutry favourites.

Sunday, July 29 – Freddy Vette and The FlamesStep back in time to the 50’s with this fabulous full stage show with endless energy, a full band, and backup singers. 

Sunday, August 5 – The Fabulous KnockoutsAn amazing 60’s band with four great musicians who are wowing their audiences with their intense energy mixed with a sense of fun to everything they play.  

Sunday, August 12 – The Endless Summer Beach band A new show with a California Look and Sound.

Sunday, August 19 - The Good Brothers Celebrating over 40 years in the Music Business, The Good Brothers continue their annual performance at the “Barge”.  

Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. 

Collections are taken during concerts.

In The Event of Rain, Concerts will be held at the Gravenhurst Opera House