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

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OPPORTUNITY Fill out APA's Strategic Planning Survey

Deadline: May 6, 2024

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!

OPPORTUNITY Artist submissions now open for Contact East 2024

Deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Artist submissions are now open for Contact East 2024, taking place in Charlottetown, Epekwitk/PEI from September 26 – 29. Contact East is Atlantic Canada’s premiere performing arts booking conference. The event brings together performing arts presenters, managers, and agents to see top-quality performances from a diverse range of artistic genres, including but not limited to: music, cabaret, dance, Deaf, Disability and Mad arts, circus arts, theatre, comedy, youth-oriented programming, and cultural performances.

ATLANTIC PRESENTERS ASSOCIATION What we do

The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) is the non-profit regional performing arts presenters’ organization for the four Atlantic Provinces.

Contact East

Contact East is our hallmark event and Atlantic Canada's premiere performing arts booking conference.
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Convergence

A new knowledge-sharing opportunity from the Atlantic Presenters’ Association
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Membership

The Atlantic Presenters Association offers programs that are valuable to our members and to the betterment of the field.
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Better Backstages

A toolkit to help increase accessibility for venue operators, festival producers, and artists.
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Respectful Events & Spaces

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

Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House

October 17 - November 1, 2026

What happens when two of Canada’s master illusionists move into a century-old house that’s rumoured to be haunted?  Join Ted & Marion Outerbridge - fresh from mesmerizing audiences at Hollywood’s Magic Castle - as they blend their family friendly illusions with a spine-tingling true tale ...

A SELECTION FROM OUR Membership Directory

Al Whittle Theatre

Wolfville

Al Whittle Theatre

Wolfville

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.

Emily Bouchard, Promotions
450 Main Street, Unit B
450 Main Street, Unit B, Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E2

Town of Riverview, Parks and Recreation

Riverview, NB

Town of Riverview, Parks and Recreation

Riverview, NB

The purpose of the Parks, Recreation and Community Relations Department is to provide quality recreational, leisure and cultural opportunities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Riverview while building community spirit and awareness. Directly, this is accomplished through effective management of parks, facilities, open space and direct program planning. Indirectly, the Department provides assistance to community groups and organizations through leadership, consultation and coordination.

Our entertainment includes: weekly summer concerts in Caseley Park, Canada Day celebrations during our SUNFEST summer kick-off festival, musical entertainment at various smaller events such as our Neighborhood ward parties, our Fall Harvest Festival, a community Christmas concert, and activitiesand entertainment during Winterlude our 10 day winter festival. All of our events are designed to be accessible to as many people as possible as most are either free or have a minimal cost attached.

Paulette Tingley, Youth and Community Coordinator

BMO Studio Theatre

Saint John, NB

BMO Studio Theatre

Saint John, NB
Stephen Tobias, Executive Director
112 Princess Street Saint John, NB E2L 1K4 Canada

Marigold Cultural Centre

Truro, NS

Marigold Cultural Centre

Truro, NS

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.

André Myette, Interim Executive Director
605 Prince Street Truro, NS B2N 1G2 Canada

Dartmouth Community Concerts

Dartmouth, NS

Dartmouth Community Concerts

Dartmouth, NS

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!

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Antigonish, NS

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Antigonish, NS
Michael Steinitz
Dept of Physics, P.O. Box 5000 Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5 Canada

Capitol Theatre

Moncton, NB

Capitol Theatre

Moncton, NB

En tant que centre culturel régional bilingue, le Théâtre Capitol s’engage à promouvoir toutes les disciplines artistiques et à présenter des artistes locaux, régionaux, nationaux et internationaux à vous – nos clients.

As a regional, bilingual cultural centre, the Capitol is committed to promoting all arts disciplines and to present local, regional, national and international artists for you – our patrons.

The Capitol is a vibrant member of our community. We are proud to partner with other cultural organizations, educational institutions, governments and businesses to ensure the continuation of live performing arts in our region.

Our mandate allows us to preserve one of our community’s most significant and beloved heritage buildings, while also preserving the building’s original purpose as a popular community venue for the presentation of arts, entertainment and cultural events.

The Capitol Theatre could not function without the incredible team of over 240 volunteers that give their time and energy to ensure the patrons of the Capitol have the best experience possible.

Yolaine Robichaud, Operations Manager
Kim Rayworth, Managing Director - Directrice générale
811 Main Street Moncton, NB E1C 1G1 Canada

College of Piping

Summerside, PE

College of Piping

Summerside, PE

The Celtic Performing Arts Centre brings people together, to inspire learning, creativity and culture and to create opportunities for growth. When you walk through the doors of the new 300 seat Celtic Performing Arts Centre, you’re ushered into a vibrant atmosphere where culture and performance give way to successful futures and enable our youth to excel in their development.

Peter Gallant, Executive Director
619 Water Street East Summerside, PE C1N 4H8 Canada

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