We are honoured to live and work on the ancestral and unceded territories of several Indigenous peoples:
the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, Passamaquoddy, Beothuk, Inuit of Nunatsiavut and NunatuKavut and the Innu of Nitassinan.
October 22–25, 2026 | Moncton, NB
In partnership with NB Music Week/ Semaine MNB Week
APA has launched a Strategic Planning Survey in order to gain valuable feedback on how we can better support and enhance the performing arts community in Canada. Plus, anyone who fills out the survey has the chance to win a $100 VISA gift card!
The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) is the non-profit regional performing arts presenters’ organization for the four Atlantic Provinces.
Contact East is our hallmark event and Atlantic Canada's premiere performing arts booking conference.
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A new knowledge-sharing opportunity from the Atlantic Presenters’ Association
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The Atlantic Presenters Association offers programs that are valuable to our members and to the betterment of the field.
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A toolkit to help increase accessibility for venue operators, festival producers, and artists.
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We, the Atlantic Presenters Association (members, board and staff), and the attendees at our events, agree that by being here we commit to contributing to a space that is accessible and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. At our gatherings, we will treat ourselves and each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion and all our other diverse identities. We will not tolerate any acts of racism, white supremacy, sexism, heterosexism and cissexism, homophobia / queerphobia and transphobia, sizeism, ableism, ageism, or physical and sexual violence and harassment.
Anyone not abiding by this agreement may be asked to leave the event, venue or space by the organizers.
If you need to report an incident of harassment please use the confidential online form or email info@atlanticpresenters.ca, or speak directly to one of APA’s staff on site.
UPCOMING TOUR
August 13 - October 17, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable concert experience with internationally acclaimed tenor John McDermott, as he brings his celebrated show Raised on Songs & Stories. Audiences will be treated to an evening of soul-stirring music, heartfelt storytelling, and timeless songs of the isles. Whether you ar...
MFN was not recognized as an official Indian Act Band in 1949 when Newfoundland joined confederation. In 1984 the Miawpukek Band, after years of political and legal maneuvers and lobbying, succeeded in pressuring the federal government in recognizing it as a Band for the purpose of the Indian Act. In 1987, the reserve at Conne River was officially recognized as an Indian Act Reserve. The Band Council has taken on the mandate of turning the community into an economically self-sufficient community guide by traditional native values. The Band Council has a clear mandate to pursuer economic development rather than being dependent on Social Programs. A number of initiatives have contributed to this goal. For example, approximately 90% of all administrative staff are community members with a significant number having attended training and educational institutions outside the reserve. More that 90% of the Health & Social Services building and the school system is also staffed by trained band members.
MFN places emphasis on economic development initiatives with a concern for environmental issues, and a renewed emphasis in learning the Micmac Language and music in the school program all contribute to a renewed pride in Indigenous Culture within Miawpukek First Nation.
The Kingsbrae International Residency for the Arts (KIRA) is a multidisciplinary arts organization based in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange. KIRA supports artists from around the world through its Artist-in-Residence program while also providing meaningful artistic experiences for the local community.
A central feature of the organization is the KIRA Amphitheatre located on the grounds of KIRA. The amphitheatre serves as a unique cultural venue where audiences gather under the open sky to experience world-class performances in music, theatre, and live entertainment. Through concerts, theatrical productions, festivals, and community events, KIRA aims to bring high-calibre artistic programming to the region while creating opportunities for local artists to perform alongside nationally and internationally recognized talent.
KIRA’s mission is to enrich cultural life in New Brunswick by supporting artistic creation, presenting innovative performances, and making the arts accessible to diverse audiences. By combining artist residencies, educational opportunities, and large-scale public performances at the amphitheatre, KIRA plays an important role in strengthening the region’s creative economy and establishing Saint Andrews as a vibrant cultural destination.
The Al Whittle Theatre is a soft-seat venue in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, which is owned and operated by the volunteer-run Acadia Cinema Cooperative (ACC). ACC exists to encourage, support and sustain Nova Scotia’s cultural community by providing, operating and continually improving affordable state-of-the art facilities in the historic Acadia Cinema building (a Provincial and Municipal Heritage building since 2018).
Our mission is to be the hub for inspiring inclusive arts and cultural experiences. Our goal is to present programming and rentals in five key areas: film, music, theatre, dance, and lifelong learning.
The Marigold houses a 208 soft seat theatre, the MMFI Art Gallery, the Colchester County Sports Hall of Fame, a workshop space for arts education programs for all age groups, a boardroom, concession area, and offices. With the strong support of the community and various organizations, the Marigold provides musical, theatrical, live comedy, and dance performances for the community and surrounding areas.
Marigold Cultural Centre is in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Dartmouth Community Concert Association was founded in 1957 and has had over 50 consecutive years of successful concert presentation. Most of our concerts would be described with the popular misnomer of “classical”. Our season usually runs from late Sep. to early May, with four (4) concerts, usually 2 before and 2 after Christmas. We use Woodlawn United Church as our venue. – an A-frame building with seating for approx. 500, with enviable adjacent paved parking for over 200 vehicles. We are a subscription-based series, but make individual admissions available at each concert. “Membership has its privileges” so therein lies the best deal! The performance area is limited (about 15′ wide x 20′ deep) but easily holds a 7′ grand, a string quartet, any soloist, duo, trio, choir – but not simultaneously!
Tasked with providing sport and entertainment activity for the Northeast Avalon region of Newfoundland.
-The mandate of the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society is to promote the preservation and continuation of traditional folk music from a diverse range of cultures and regions, through emphasis on acoustic instrumentation and a capella singing. Also, to encourage the writing and performance of current and timely folk music which contributes to the evolutionary nature of an international folk tradition.
The Atlantic Presenters Association is grateful for the continued support from Canadian Heritage.