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Our Programs

Spotlight Series

The Fredericton Playhouse Spotlight Series invites some of the most exciting artists touring today to the Playhouse stage, offering East Coast favourites, internationally acclaimed ensembles, up-and-coming musicians, innovative dance and circus shows, hilarious comedy performances, inspiring theatre pieces and much more.

The 2025-26 season features professional performances in music, dance, circus, and comedy from across Canada and around the world. Plus, with Pay What You Will performances, everyone can find a way to enjoy the Spotlight Series!

**NEW: Supported and Young Audience discounts are offered on tickets to all Spotlight Series shows. Click here for full ticket price details. 

Plus, become a Playhouse Member and be the first to get the best seats with access to a discount on Spotlight Series performances, special members' pre-sale for ALL events and MORE! 

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Fri 17 Apr 2026
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Gravity & Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours

Part of Spotlight Series

Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realize our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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Mon 11 May 2026
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$26- 52
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Wintersleep

Part of Spotlight Series

Hailing from Halifax, Wintersleep has been quietly reshaping the contours of modern rock since their inception in 2001. Anchored by frontman Paul Murphy, alongside Loel Campbell’s hypnotic, propulsive drumming and Tim D’Eon’s shimmering guitar and piano work, the band conjures a sound that is intimate and adventurous. Their catalog, anchored by critically celebrated albums Untitled, Welcome to the Night Sky...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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Mon 25 May 2026
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$23- 46
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works

Part of Spotlight Series

Ballet Kelowna, known for its innovative performances in contemporary ballet, presents a stunning lineup from their repertoire with taqəš and Other Works. taqəš Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe brings his classical ballet training, knowledge of traditional Coast Salish, Grass, and Hoop Dance, and experience as a contemporary dancer to taqəš [tawKESH], which means “to return something” in Ayajuthem, the language belonging to...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
Fredericton NB
Canada

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Sun 18 Oct 2026
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Fredericton Playhouse Presents

The Sheepdogs

Part of Spotlight Series

Get ready for a night of pure, high-energy Canadian rock! Fresh off a sold-out arena tour with Bryan Adams, The Sheepdogs hit Fredericton with their Out All Night tour. Their latest single, “Nobody But You,” has a fresh sound that proves they’re still writing the future of classic rock. This are the kind of road-tested rock anthems that have earned...

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Fredericton Playhouse
686 rue Queen St
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Canada

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