Drayton Festival Theatre

09/28/2026

Drayton Entertainment Presents Zachary Stevenson's The Buddy Holly Concert

Join us for an unforgettable musical celebration and experience the music, the stories, and the excitement of a true rock & roll pioneer in The Buddy Holly Tribute.

Sing along to the hits that launched a musical revolution and discover why, decades later, Buddy Holly's influence still echoes across generations.

Whether you remember hearing these classics on the radio or you're discovering them for the first time, this high-energy tribute promises timeless melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and pure rock & roll fun.

Drayton Festival Theatre: October 2, 2:00pm & 7:30pm

🎟️ https://www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/drayton-festival-theatre/the-buddy-holly-concert-dft?

Drayton EntertainmentPresents THE BUDDY HOLLY CONCERTAn Unforgettable Musical Celebration Get ready for an electrifying musical event that will have you ...

09/14/2026

Beyond The Stage!

We’re inviting community youth to experience the joy of performing arts with a free arts program – a perfect chance to try something new in a fun, welcoming environment! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music and laughter with our performing arts education programs, appropriate for kids of all ages.

Class runs 60 minutes; advance sign up is required, due to fixed capacity … first come, first served!

This program is provided through the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, which provides unparalleled opportunities that cultivate community, ignite imagination, boost confidence, and develop a deeper, life-long appreciation for the performing arts.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26
📍Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St, Drayton

Sign up here: https://www.draytonentertainment.com/pages/mapleton-culture-days-2026?

08/21/2026

⭐Our 2027 Season is Here!⭐

🎟️Ticket Sale Dates
Members: Tuesday, Dec 1
Subscribers: Monday, Dec 7
General Public: Friday, Dec 11

"The stories in our new season may appear very different, but they share a common idea: people are capable of becoming so much more than the world expects of them,” says Artistic Director David Connolly. “A miner’s son becomes a dancer. A child believed unreachable discovers language. Strangers become a community. Students become rock stars. New friendships, second chances and unexpected possibilities emerge at every age. It’s a season of surprising transformations, unlikely connections, and thrilling discoveries that invites audiences to laugh, look again, reach further, and expect the unexpected."

Explore the full lineup on our website, and find shows at a theatre near you.

Whether you’re planning a local night out or a summer road trip, a world of theatre awaits!

https://www.draytonentertainment.com/about/news-room/news/2027-season-announcement?

08/15/2026

Leather? Check. Lace? Check. Plenty of laughs? Absolutely! Sexy Laundry opens tonight at the Drayton Festival Theatre!

After 25 years of marriage, Alice books a swanky hotel getaway to reignite the spark with her reluctant husband, Henry. Will passion return, or will tensions rise before the romance does?

Drayton Festival Theatre: Now through Aug 30

07/29/2026

Get ready for a little romance and a lot of laughs with Sexy Laundry!

After 25 years of marriage, Alice books a swanky hotel getaway to reignite the spark with her reluctant husband, Henry. Will passion return, or will tensions rise before the romance does?

Drayton Festival Theatre: August 12 to August 30

07/05/2026

Warm up those vocal chords Drayton, Sister Act is Opening for the second time today at the Drayton Festival Theatre!

Based on the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act follows Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva on the run after witnessing a crime. Forced to hide in a convent under the guise of a nun, Deloris struggles to fit in with the quiet, structured life of the sisters. But when she brings her dazzling energy and show-stopping voice to the choir, she helps the nuns discover their own harmony — and, in the process, rediscovers herself.

Drayton Festival Theatre: Now through July 26

🎟️https://www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/drayton-festival-theatre/sister-act-dft

06/18/2026

Sister Act is the feel-good musical of the summer!

Based on the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, it follows disco diva Deloris Van Cartier as she hides in a convent after witnessing a crime—only to transform the choir and rediscover herself.

Brimming with soulful, gospel-inspired music, electrifying dance numbers, and a feel-good story of friendship and faith, Sister Act is a divine musical celebration that will have you jumping for joy!

Drayton Festival Theatre: July 2 to July 26

For more info visit: https://www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/drayton-festival-theatre/sister-act-dft?

06/16/2026

Nashville Hits Are Taking Over Drayton 🎶

Drayton Festival Theatre: Now through June 27

Photo Credits: (photo 1) Company (photo 2) Company (photo 3) Brianna Clark, Leah Grandmont, Kristen Peace and Laura Tremblay in Nashville Music City, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Tracey Power; Music Direction by Van Wilmott, Associate Music Director Tyler Check; Set Design by Narda McCarroll; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Jeff Johnston Collins; Sound Design by Nic Bastian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Frances Johnson.

06/11/2026

Exciting news for the Drayton community!

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible legacy gift from longtime community champions Ab and Bonnie Hesselink. Their generous donation supported major renovations recently completed to the lobby at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

In honour of their remarkable contribution, the refreshed space will be named the Hesselink Family Lounge—a welcoming place for audiences to gather, connect, and enjoy the theatre experience.

This transformation will make the theatre more accessible, easier to navigate, and even more inviting for all.

To read more visit: https://www.draytonentertainment.com/about/news-room/press-releases/drayton-festival-theatre-hasselink-family-lounge-announcement?

06/11/2026

Grab you cowboy boots we’re heading to the Drayton Festival Theatre, where Nashville Music City opens tonight!

Nashville Music City celebrates the songs and stars that made Nashville the heart of country music. Featuring hits from Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, The Chicks, Taylor Swift, and more, this feel-good musical revue will have you tapping your boots and singing along.

Drayton Festival Theatre: Now through June 27

🎟️ https://www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/drayton-festival-theatre/nashville-music-city-dft?