Guide to Entertainment in Cobourg
For a list of recommended single day events, see the Featured events page.
The Town has a Guide called Experience Cobourg 2025. It's available in flipchart form here. It includes comprehensive Tourist information - "All you need to know".
Experience Cobourg
The Town also has a website devoted to Experiences called Experience Cobourg.
There are three major events each summer:
There were four but the Highland games has moved to Port Hope.
Waterfront Festival 28 June to July 1 - 2025 - mostly in Victoria Park - see also Rotary page here.
Sandcastle Festival - August 2, 2025 - Cobourg Beach
Rib Fest - August 15, 16, 17 - 2025 - a fundraiser for Rotary - in Victoria Park
Web sites by Entertainment Organizations
Organizations with Multiple Events
Entertainment in Cobourg is provided by a number of organizations - some are more active and prolific than others. Here are the most active organizations:
Rainbow Theatre (First run Movies) - at Northumberland Mall
Northumberland Players (Dinner Theatre at Best Western, intimate specialty theatre at Firehall Theatre, Christmas special in Victoria Hall and annual Musical Comedy at the Capitol)
Loft Productions - events produced by Ken Prue - live Jazz
Les Amis Concerts (World class quality Classical) - venue is Trinity Church
Northumberland Film Sundays - Alternative films from TIFF - Venue is Rainbow Cinema - winter, spring and fall series - each 5 movies.
VOS (live Musicals) - Venue is Victoria Hall
Northumberland Learning Connection
Cobourg Legion - regular events plus occasional parties.
Northshore Lanes - 5 pin Bowling - Northumberland Mall - lower level
County Heaven Pub - Live entertainment Fridays
And here are some others (fewer events).
- Film Access Northumberland - one 3 day event in June. Promoting the Art of Film.
- Northumberland Orchestra and Choir - struggling financially, they need your support!
- New Ventures Band - from beginners to veterans
- Oriana Singers
- La Jeunesse Choir - 3 choirs for different ages
- NHH Hospital Foundation Fundraising Events - Check with web page.
- Canadian Women in Film Events Calendar - regular screenings of vintage films at Dressler House
- Art Gallery of Northumberland.
Self Guided and Heritage Walking Tours
The picturesque Town of Cobourg is rich in history dating back to the early 1790s. Explore its Heritage Conservation Districts at your own pace with self-guided heritage walking tours. Plan your next visit and discover the stories behind Cobourg’s historic charm!
Go to page on Town's web site here.
Park Events - Free
Concert Band in the Park. Concerts Tuesdays in July and August: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Movies under the Stars. 5 evenings in summer 8:30 pm Details here.
- July 12 - Victoria Park
- August 3 - Victoria Park
- August 30 - Victoria Park
A note to movie goers that waterfront parking is free after 8 pm, and downtown parking is free after 6 pm. Washrooms will be open for the duration of the films.
Port Hope Events
Not Cobourg but close enough that it's easy to get there.
- Capitol Theatre - programming all year
- Float your Fanny Down the Ganny - canoes, kayaks and crazy craft race down the Ganaraska river in April,
- Vintage Film Festival (at Capitol Theatre) - Late October each year.
Parades
- July 1st Parade each year 11:00 am
- Santa Parade at 6:00 pm - November 29 in 2025. Web page.
Mailing Lists for Entertainment
Some organizations have free e-mailing lists to let you know what they have on. Here are their links:
- Cobourg Loft Productions
- Northumberland Film Sundays (TIFF films at Rainbow)
- Northumberland Learning Connection - bottom of page - quite active
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Art Gallery of Northumberland - subscribe at bottom of page.
General Calendars
| Concert Hall | It is actually their booking calendar but they manage bookings for many (but not all) of Cobourg’s events - good source of info. |
| Experience Cobourg | A good listing of "Festivals & Events" in Cobourg. |
| Northumberland County | As you'd expect, covers whole county. |
| Northumberland News | Newspaper site - Covers Northumberland County, Lists submitted events - few Cobourg events |
| My FM Radio Station | Lists submitted events - MyFM Radio Station site 93.3 |
Town of Cobourg Festivals and Events application
To get details of what permissions are needed and to apply to have a Festival or Event in Cobourg, go to Town's page here.