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Events

Sherbrooke Village is alive with activity, offering something special throughout the year. From thrilling experiences like The Shadow of Sherbrooke Village Ghost Tours to the soulful melodies of The Courthouse Concert Series, and from creative retreats like The Road to Stanfest Songwriter’s Camp to festive celebrations such as the Sherbrooke Harvest Celebration and Old Fashioned Christmas, there’s always a reason to visit.

For over half a century, visitors from near and far have come together to celebrate Sherbrooke Village and the community that makes it extraordinary. Whether you’re seeking an unforgettable event, a local gem, or simply a moment to immerse yourself in something new, you’ll find it here.

Explore our current activities below to discover what’s on in Sherbrooke Village now! Some activities are free, others ticketed—but all are guaranteed to leave you with lasting memories. 

2025 Concert Series

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Pretty Archie at the CHURCH
Friday, April 11th / 7-9pm

Get ready for a night of raw, foot-stomping Maritime country as Pretty Archie finally makes their way to Sherbrooke Village! 

Kicking off our 2025 Concert Series, Pretty Archie brings their signature blend of folk, bluegrass, and East Coast charm to the stage. With crowd favorites like the high-energy "Poor Boy" and the regional anthem "Maritime," this multi-talented band will set the perfect tone for an incredible season of live music.

Join us on Friday, April 11th, at 7 PM in the historic St. James Presbyterian Church for an unforgettable evening of gritty, heartfelt maritime anthem.

"Worth the wait. Worth the drive. A show at the CHURCH is the time of your life."
Shane Pendergast at the Courthouse
Thursday, June 12th / 7-9p

Shane has folk music in his blood. Hailing from a long lineage of storytellers and muscians in Prince Edward Island, he is keeping the Maritime folk tradition alive with his honest and insightful compositions. From accliaimed folk festivals across the world to the small halls of PEI, Shane has cemented himself as one of Atlantic Canada's finest folk troubadours. His 2021 ablum Second Wind won Contemporary Roots Album of th Year at the Music PEI Awards, and in 2025 he released his fourth album Winter Grace, a deeply personal collection that captures both the joys and harships of life in the maritimes.

Join us on Thursday, June 12th in the Courthouse for an unforgettable evening of authentic, Tracadie Cross crooning. 


Hal Bruce at the Courthouse
Thursday, June 19th / 7-9pm

Since his debut as an entertainer/multi-instrumentalist (esp. guitar & vocal), he has studied thousands of songs from the 1960s and 70s and grew up totally immersed in the musical hits of that magical time, acquiring a vast knowledge of those classics before they became great memories we all cherish today. Hal's catalogue of yester-year hits, include many different songs from scores of famous artists and different genres. You request'em and he'll play'em! Heck.. if the wind takes the sails just right, you might get the Beatle's Revolver from cover to cover. 

Join us on Thursday, June 19th in the Courthouse for an excitin evening of blood pumping hits.

The McMillan's Camp Boys
Thursday, June 26th / 7-9pm

The McMillan’s Camp Boys’ vast repertoire of traditional bluegrass and old-time music has been captivating audiences across Canada. The duo’s no-frills guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle playing, alongside their tight vocal harmonies, have led them to share the stage with acclaimed artists like Juno-nominated Mama’s Broke and Nadine Landry & Sammy Lind of Foghorn Stringband. Their newest EP “So Long To The Kicking Horse Canyon and Other Folk Songs” is out now on Dartmouth’s Big Turnip Records.

Join us on Thursday, June 26th in the Courthouse for a sepia toned evening of muddy, earthy bluegrass.




Art Bouman
Friday, August 8 / 7-9pm

​Art Bouman is an African Nova Scotian banjoist and folk musician based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). His music delves deeply into African diasporic string band traditions, aiming to revive and reinterpret the connections between Black folk music and the banjo. In January 2025, Art released "Simple Songs For Trying Times," an album that showcases his dedication to African American roots music and his passion for storytelling through song. Beyond his musical endeavors, Art is also a freelance writer and activist, committed to exploring and sharing the rich cultural heritage of African Nova Scotians. 

Join us on Friday, August 8th in the Courthouse for a deeply traditional and heartfelt dive into African diasporic folk music.