"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 19^th – The Muskoka Concert Band & The Muskoka Big Band
Neil Barlow - Conductor 

Sunday, June 26^th – The Bifocals Concert Band – Neil Barlow - Conductor 

Sunday, July 3^rd – The LincolnairesThe Original 50’s Rock and Roll Band with an all new show featuring their authentic style and sound The Best of 50’s Rock and Roll Music

Friday, July 8th - Music on the Barge Fundraiser, Andrew Currie's Music and Collectibles hosts this fundraising concert featuring talented music students and special guests

Sunday, July 10^th –  Shania TwinThe Ultimate Tribute to Shania Twain with Donna Huber is by far the best Shania Twain Tribute out there!

Sunday, July 17^th – Hotel California – Salute to the EaglesTheir extraordinary vocal and musical talents, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles studio recordings and classic sound.  

Sunday, July 24^th – 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, July 31^st – 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 7^th – Johnny Cash & Tammy Wynette TributeJim Yorfido’s portrayal of Johnny Cash is effortless, as he walk, talks and sound like the original Legend.  Pam Yorfido’s love of Tammy Wynette and her music comes through in her performance and together their musical talents bring an entertaining evening of all your country favourites.  

Sunday, August 14^th - The Good Brothers Celebrating their 40^th Anniversary 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