EVENTS at
Old Confidence

Live Music, Theatre, Dances, Movies, and much more!

All in a beautiful venue on Nova Scotia’s South Shore (just 15 min from Lunenburg)!

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RIVERPORT, NS

EVENTS IN RIVERPORT, NS

Live Music, Theatre, Dances, Movies, and much more!

All in a beautiful venue on Nova Scotia’s South Shore (just 15 min from Lunenburg)!

View & purchase tickets to our upcoming events.

OPEN MIC
Mar
27

OPEN MIC

Fri, Mar 27
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10

Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at first open mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!

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Musique Royale - Annapolis Guitar Quartet
Mar
29

Musique Royale - Annapolis Guitar Quartet

TICKETS

Sun, Mar 29 • 3 pm • Doors at 2:30
$26.25

Musique Royale welcomes the Annapolis Guitar Quartet to the Old Confidence Lodge in Riverport on Sunday March 29 at 3 pm, for an evening of vibrant, virtuosic repertoire spanning three centuries. Founded as a unification of two separate guitar duos (the German/Canadian Amadeus Guitar Duo, and the Canadian Duo Cormier-Martin), these four guitarists have known each other for many years after meeting at guitar festivals around the world. Blending quartet, duo, and solo performances, this richly varied program celebrates the expressive range and colour of the classical guitar, culminating in Karl Jenkins’ dynamic Palladio for a thrilling concert experience!

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KARAOKE NIGHT
Apr
10

KARAOKE NIGHT

Fri, Apr 10 • 8-11 pm
$10 Admission

Whether you’re a karaoke beginner or a seasoned South Shore karaoke star, this is the place for you! From pop & rock to Disney & Broadway, anything goes!

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Banff Centre - Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Apr
19

Banff Centre - Mountain Film Festival World Tour

TICKETS

April 19 • 2:30 pm  - Doors Open 2:00 pm
$29
Groups of 5: $25 each

The Banff World Tour celebrates amazing achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide and is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! This year's programme includes 8 incredible international films (shorts and mid-length) that the whole family can enjoy.

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OPEN MIC
Apr
24

OPEN MIC

Fri, Apr 24
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10

Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at first open mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!

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Cameron Nickerson - THE WAGON Album Release Tour
Apr
25

Cameron Nickerson - THE WAGON Album Release Tour

TICKETS

Sat, Apr 25 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$20; $25 at the door

With special guest Haig Beylerian

One of Atlantic Canada’s most compelling voices in modern bluegrass and country, Cameron Nickerson, returns to the stage at The Old Confidence Lodge in Riverport Nova Scotia for the official album release of “The Wagon“.

Rooted in traditional storytelling but driven by a contemporary edge, The Wagon captures Nickerson’s lived-in songwriting, rich harmonies, and road-worn charm — songs about movement and a hard fought journey to sobriety. Known for high-energy live performances and an easy rapport with audiences, Cameron’s shows balance tight musicianship with honest storytelling that keeps rooms leaning in.

The night also features a special guest set from Haig Beylerian, multi-instrumentalist, composer and beloved “Diggin’ Up Grubs” guitar player. Together, the bill promises a night of electrifying songs, powerful performances, and a celebration of Atlantic Canada’s thriving country-bluegrass music scene.

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Burlesque: A Drag Musical
May
1

Burlesque: A Drag Musical

TICKETS

Burlesque: A Drag Musical brings the glitz, drama, and fierce energy of the movie to life—reimagined through drag. Expect high-octane dance numbers, unforgettable lip-syncs, and show-stopping looks

Featuring Halifax drag legends Brooke Rivers and Trinity Foxx (Lunenburg Pride 2025 & NYE at Old Confidence Lodge), this live spectacle will have you cheering, laughing, and living for every beat. Whether you’re a diehard fan of Burlesque or just ready for fun a night, this is the event you won’t want to miss.

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Gina Burgess
May
22

Gina Burgess

TICKETS

Fri, May 22 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
$25; $15 for Ages 18 & Under

Gina Burgess is a genre-bending violinist and composer from Kjipuktuk / Halifax. She is well-known for her virtuosic work with the hot swing outfit Gypsophilia (NS), and the Juno nominated folk-rock band The Jerry Cans (Iqaluit). Her 2024 debut solo release “ISNOW” was met with wide acclaim, and won an East Coast Music Award for Fusion Recording of The Year.

Gina’s performances feature an all-star 5-piece band, combining her violin with contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum kit, double bass, and Brazilian percussion in a wildly unique cross-cultural fusion. Her original music draws inspiration from minimalism, folk and improvised music and her shows are a heartfelt, hypnotizing and engaging experience.

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Silent Film with Live Score: Metropolis
May
24

Silent Film with Live Score: Metropolis

TICKETS

Sun, May 24 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$20; $12 for Ages 10-18

Andrew MacKelvie - saxophones, synth
Andrew Jackson - trombone + effects
Ellen Gibling - harp
Gabriella Ciurcovich - bass
Doug Cameron - drums

Fritz Lang's German expressionist science fiction masterpiece, Metropolis, with a live improvised score. In a techno-future where the world is starkly divided between the elite and the workers, John Fredersen, a wealthy magnate uses unseemly methods to crush a worker uprising led by the charismatic Maria... who also happens to be the object of desire for his son Feder. Abstract set design, incredible practical effects, and hundreds of extras make Metropolis a dizzying and alluring retro view of the future. Accompanied by some of Halifax's most intriguing musicians and improvisers, this matinee screening of a classic film is not to be missed.

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Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen
May
30

Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen

TICKETS

Sat, May 30 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
Sun, May 31 • 10 am
Concert Tickets - $25
Concert & Workshop - $60
Workshop Only - $45

East Coast Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” nominee Robert Thomas is a natural storyteller. With an energetic and welcoming voice, he highlights the stories of our lives with empathy, energy and humour. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Robert has written for artists across many genres including Bonnie Raitt, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers and Mister Mister, as well as for corporate advertising.

Robert’s creativity is ably matched by his acoustic duo, the sessionmen. Ray Legere (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) may be the most renowned and prolific acoustic musician in the Maritimes. He has performed with Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, Natalie MacMaster, The Chieftans and a host of others. Jon Arsenault (guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals) is a superb­ multi-instrumentalist and captivating performer.

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Lynne Hanson
Mar
20

Lynne Hanson

TICKETS

Fri, Mar 20 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$20; $12 for Ages 18 & Under

Canada’s “own Queen of Americana”, Lynne Hanson has released ten studio albums along with two books of poetry over her 20 year solo career. Along the way she’s won two Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as the Colleen Peterson songwriting award. She’s toured extensively across North America, Europe and the UK, and appeared at leading international festivals. Her latest album “Just A Poet” was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.

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March Melt
Mar
14

March Melt

TICKETS

Sat, Mar 14 • 8:30 pm
$25 / Sliding Scale

Join us for our 2ND ANNUAL COSTUME BALL fundraiser with Petite Queer Pride and Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts!

Limited tickets at the door
🌀 
*featuring* DJ chanel no stigmata  
😵‍💫
The theme for this year is TRIP: all things kaleidoscopic, surreal and unusual! 

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Mourning to Morning - Marionette Show
Mar
8

Mourning to Morning - Marionette Show

TICKETS

Sun, Mar 8 • 2:00 pm
$15
15+

MOURNING TO MORNING is an intimate, haunting chamber performance that explores immortality, loneliness, and the redemptive power of connection across time. Set against a backdrop of centuries-old memories and modern urban isolation, this immersive theatrical experience follows Joseph, a 200-year-old vampire trapped in an endless cycle of seduction and predation, as he encounters a librarian whose soul he seems to have known across multiple lifetimes.

(Wooden Marionettes, video, approx. 45 minutes)

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BUS STOP THEATRE - Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Mar
7

BUS STOP THEATRE - Hedwig and the Angry Inch

TICKETS

March 7, 8 pm  • BUS STOP THEATRE

$35

Whether you like it or not, it’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching into Halifax March 6-7, following last summer’s successful run at the Old Confidence Lodge!

Part of the inaugural Lunenburg Theatre Festival

Part of the Inaugural Lunenburg Summer Theatre Festival 2026

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KARAOKE NIGHT
Feb
27

KARAOKE NIGHT

Fri, Feb 27 • 8-11 pm
$10 Admission

Whether you’re a karaoke beginner or a seasoned South Shore karaoke star, this is the place for you! From pop & rock to Disney & Broadway, anything goes!

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Burning Hell: Afternoon Tea & Scones
Feb
22

Burning Hell: Afternoon Tea & Scones

TICKETS

Sun, Feb 22 • 1:00 pm
$25

Scones by Hustle & Bustle

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional collaborators. Their narrative-driven songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural subjects, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. 

Based in the woods of rural Prince Edward Island, The Burning Hell emphasizes presence and connection, affirming a commitment to the political power of sharing music. ‘Ghost Palace,’ their newest album, was released on March 7, 2025 on You've Changed Records in North America and BB*Island everywhere else.

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South Shore Sexual Health - SexEd Trivia
Feb
21

South Shore Sexual Health - SexEd Trivia

TICKETS

Sat, Feb 21 • 8:00 pm • Cocktail Hour at 7:00
$25

South Shore Sexual Health Event - Trivia with a twist, hosted by Brooke Rivers & Trinity Foxx!

Expect:
💄 Drag performances that slay
🍆 Trivia with sexy prizes
🎁 Fabulous giveaways, laughter, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

💖 Proceeds go to support South Shore Sexual Health, promoting sex positive services in our community, including the award-winning Transformation Closet, which distributes free gender-affirming gear to anyone in need.

Bring your friends!

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so snatch yours before they’re gone (pun fully intended).
👠 19+

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OPEN MIC
Feb
20

OPEN MIC

Fri, Feb 20
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10

Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at first open mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!

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Valentine’s Day Dance
Feb
14

Valentine’s Day Dance

TICKETS

Sat, Feb 14 • 8:00 pm
NEW TICKET PRICE: $10

This Valentine’s Day, we want you to come dance with us! It’s been a tough month, and we’re all feeling the winter blahs. So we decided to add a $10 ticket option to make it easier for everyone to gather together.

Cursed Arrows returns to the Lodge for their first full show and have a great set of dreamy music lined up!

We’ll also have:

☕️ damn good coffee
🥧 pies by the slice for purchase
💐 prizes for best costume

Whether you’re in love with all things Lynch or you’re a total newbie, all are welcome! Come join us for a cool and kooky night out.

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Lunenburg Theatre Collective Speakeasy
Feb
7

Lunenburg Theatre Collective Speakeasy

TICKETS

Sat, Feb 7 • 7:30 pm
$35

Join us on Saturday February 7th 2026, for the LTC’s Speakeasy. From Jann Arden to the Barenaked Ladies, on this night we celebrate all that is the True North Strong & Free. 
So don your best Canadian Tuxedo, and join us for a night of music, cocktails, and some of the best entertainment the South Shore has to offer.
This is a fundraiser for the LTC.

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OPEN MIC
Jan
30

OPEN MIC

Fri, Jan 30
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10

Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at first open mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!

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Mike Trask & Freya Milliken
Jan
24

Mike Trask & Freya Milliken

TICKETS

Sat, Jan 24 • 8:00 pm
$20; $25 at the door

Freya Milliken is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for her rich voice and introspective songs, blending folk and indie rock influences. Her debut EP Wholeheartedly explores queer love, longing, and joy with raw honesty, embracing the beauty and challenges of loving and being loved. She has performed at major Canadian festivals like the ECMAs, Deep Roots and Winnipeg Folk Festival, and toured in Europe with the Acadia University Singers for the Singing In Flanders Fields Project.

With his inimitable vocal style and racous live shows, Mike Trask has become a staple of the east coast music community. Raised on a healthy dose of country, blues, and folk music, Trask’s songriting deconstructs traditional genre conventions to reshape the familiar into something extraordinary.

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KARAOKE NIGHT
Jan
23

KARAOKE NIGHT

Fri, Jan 23 • 8-11 pm
$10 Admission

Whether you’re a karaoke beginner or a seasoned South Shore karaoke star, this is the place for you! From pop & rock to Disney & Broadway, anything goes!

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New Year’s Eve
Dec
31

New Year’s Eve

6 pm Dinner Seating

8 pm Dinner Seating

Drag Show & Dance Only

Wed, Dec 31
$35 - DRAG SHOW & DANCE
$95 - DINNER, DRAG SHOW & DANCE

6 or 8 pm - 5-course meal at DEAR EMMA
8:30 pm
- DRAG SHOW
10:30 pm
- DANCE

Ring in the New Year with DEAR EMMA and OLD CONFIDENCE LODGE!

Enjoy a 5-course meal at everyone’s favourite pizza and wine bar, Dear Emma, then head over to the Lodge for a night of Drag performances and Dancing!

Performances by Brooke Rivers, Trinity Foxx, X and Mike Hunt
Music by DJ Juicy Fruit & DJ Chamita

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Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve
Dec
31

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve

Wed, Dec 31
4 PM - All Ages Dance
5:59 PM Countdown to the New Year
6 PM - Fireworks by the Riverport Fire Department*
*unless there’s a snow storm!

JUST ADDED: FAMILY FRIENDLY New Year’s Eve in Riverport!

We’ll have dancing! Hot chocolate! Sparklers & glow sticks! A photo booth!

Pay-What-You-Can and ring in the New Year with your family, and Old Confidence Lodge!

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Tibbs Eve Jazz Jam
Dec
23

Tibbs Eve Jazz Jam

Tues, Dec 23 • 7:00 pm
Suggested $15 at the door

All come all ye jazzers to the Old Confidence Lodge for a Tibbs Eve jazz jam hosted by John Janigan-Mills -- bring your instrument and drop in to fill your stockings with both naughty and nice notes.

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New date: Christmas Concert & Jam Session
Dec
19

New date: Christmas Concert & Jam Session

TICKETS

NEW DATE: Fri, Dec 19 • 8:30 pm
$20; $25 at the door

Celebrate the start of the season with Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling, who return with their festive album, THE PEAR TREE. With special guests The Porter-Jackman Family & Catarina Ciccone, this concert will conclude with a Christmas jam session, so bring your instruments!

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URINETOWN AUDITIONS
Dec
13
to Dec 14

URINETOWN AUDITIONS

SIGN UP

Dec 13-14

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Urinetown! We are looking to cast around 12 people.

Please prepare a short song of your choosing; style doesn't matter, and no prior experience necessary!
We will send you a short scene to read before the auditions.

If none of these audition times work, please get in touch and we'll schedule you separately!

Email shari@oldconfidence.com with any questions.

"Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself!"

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Holiday Variety Show
Dec
12

Holiday Variety Show

TICKETS

Fri, Dec 12 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
Pay-What-You-Can

Singing! Dancing! Comedy! We've got it all at our HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW, a fundraiser for the Old Confidence Lodge!

Enjoy wacky and wonderful performances from the Lodge’s theatre troupe as we raise money to replace our old heat pump. Guaranteed to make your season warm and bright!

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PRECIPICE - FILM SCREENING
Nov
22

PRECIPICE - FILM SCREENING

TICKETS

Sat, Nov 22 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$20

“On Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where fishing once shaped the communities, new pressures are shifting the landscape. Precipice points the lens at Rose Bay, and up-river, tracing the fragile edge between memory and disappearance, as working-class lives are recast against rising seas and fancy coastal development. Echoes of old home movies, Mi’kmaq tales and present-day restoration (including oyster farming, wetland preservation, woodlot care) interweave into a portrait of resilience. The film, evoking the tone and pace of Brett Story’s The Hottest August (2019) focuses on the intersection between climate change and a community's response to this global emergency.” —WForsyth (Director Lunenburg Doc Fest)

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OPEN MIC
Nov
21

OPEN MIC

Fri, Nov 21
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10

Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at first open mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!

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Afternoon Tea & Scones with Matthew Byrne & Sherman Downey
Nov
9

Afternoon Tea & Scones with Matthew Byrne & Sherman Downey

TICKETS

Sun, Nov 9 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$25; $15 for Ages 18 & Under

For the past 12 years, Sherman Downey and Matthew Byrne have been delighting Newfoundland audiences with their annual Winter Island Tour. They are excited to take their duo show off the island for the first time since 2015! Join two of Newfoundland's finest for a special afternoon of songs, stories, sips, and scones (by Hustle & Bustle catering).

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