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Sludgeworth will play two release shows at Chicago’s Cobra Lounge on August 29‑30, 2026, promoting its new album Second Time Around, the first LP in 35 years. The concerts mark the band’s return after a multi‑decade hiatus.
A memorial service at Union United Church in Montreal on August 20, 2026, honored jazz pianist Oliver Jones, who first performed at the venue as a child and is celebrated as a Canadian music icon.
Josh Groban and the Philadelphia Orchestra performed a sold‑out concert at SPAC on August 16, 2026, receiving enthusiastic reviews for their blended vocal and orchestral program.
ZZ Top canceled their August 5, 2026, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl concert, which featured Cheap Trick as a guest, citing unforeseen personnel matters, and tickets will be fully refunded.
The Philadelphia Orchestra will open its 60th season with a concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 5, 2026, bringing world‑class music to the local community.
Ariana Grande’s temporary boutique on Montreal’s Sainte‑Catherine Street attracted hundreds of fans on July 28, 2026, who collectively spent hundreds of dollars on exclusive merchandise.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street segment after BTS for one month, continuing the city’s practice of granting honorary street names.
The PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, announced its 2026 summer concert lineup, featuring major artists and aiming to attract regional audiences for live entertainment throughout the season.
The City of Wildwood began a weekly guided tour on July 23, 2026, to showcase historic music venues along the boardwalk and other sites throughout the summer. The ongoing series highlights the town’s legacy as a celebrated summer music destination.
Philadelphia Orchestra invites local brass players to a public music‑making event at the SPAC amphitheater on August 20, 2026, with check‑in at 12:45 p.m., offering a community collaboration and performance opportunity.
CBC Music’s 30 Under 30 list released on July 20, 2026 includes several classical musicians from Quebec, highlighting the province’s contribution to Canada’s young musical talent.
Montreal's Nuits d'Afrique Festival opened its 40th edition on July 8, 2026, featuring returning fan‑favorite artists and marking four decades of African and world music celebrations.
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is launching a free outdoor concert series, “Upbeat on the Roof,” beginning July 9, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, with rotating performers scheduled throughout the summer.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest returns to Wildwood later this week, featuring national country acts on the boardwalk and nearby venues as part of the town’s summer entertainment lineup.
Montreal's Festival Nuits d'Afrique launched its 40th edition on July 8, 2026, featuring returning popular artists and honoring four decades of world‑music programming. Organizers Suzanne Rousseau and Debra Arbec highlighted the milestone, while CBC Montreal News at 6 covered the celebration.
More than 700 African and Caribbean musicians, including Oumou Sangaré and Tiken Jah Fakoly, are performing in Montreal through July 19 as part of the Festival Nuits d'Afrique's 40th anniversary.
Ringo Starr will headline a concert in Albany, New York, in fall 2026, drawing fans from Saratoga Springs and the surrounding Capital Region and offering a significant cultural event for the area.
A Lanaudière musician recovered a rare trumpet stolen by a homeless individual during the Montreal Jazz Festival on July 1, 2026, after it was traced to a city homeless camp.
A musician from Lanaudière recovered a rare trumpet stolen by a homeless individual during the Montreal Jazz Festival, finding it in a nearby encampment on July 1, 2026.
Shania Twain and Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine performed together for the first time on Later… with Jools Holland in London during the weekend of 20‑22 June 2026, marking both acts' debut on the British music show.
