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)!
View & purchase tickets to our upcoming events.
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.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Fri, Aug 14 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
$25 | $15 for kids & teens
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$82
Live theatre in the heart of Nova Scotia's South Shore! Don't miss this classic story of "the boy whose dreams came true", featuring an all South Shore cast of kids and adults!
“I am in serious awe of the calibre of every show... This is great theatre that you don’t want to miss! Run, don’t walk!” -Audience Member
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sat, Aug 15 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$25 | $15 for kids & teens
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$82
Live theatre in the heart of Nova Scotia's South Shore! Don't miss this classic story of "the boy whose dreams came true", featuring an all South Shore cast of kids and adults!
“I am in serious awe of the calibre of every show... This is great theatre that you don’t want to miss! Run, don’t walk!” -Audience Member
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sat, Aug 15 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
$25 | $15 for kids & teens
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$82
Live theatre in the heart of Nova Scotia's South Shore! Don't miss this classic story of "the boy whose dreams came true", featuring an all South Shore cast of kids and adults!
“I am in serious awe of the calibre of every show... This is great theatre that you don’t want to miss! Run, don’t walk!” -Audience Member
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sun, Aug 16 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$25 | $15 for kids & teens
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$82
Live theatre in the heart of Nova Scotia's South Shore! Don't miss this classic story of "the boy whose dreams came true", featuring an all South Shore cast of kids and adults!
“I am in serious awe of the calibre of every show... This is great theatre that you don’t want to miss! Run, don’t walk!” -Audience Member
Square Dance
Fri, Aug 21
6:00 PM: Family Dance
8:30 PM: 19+ Dance
Adults $20 • Teens/Kids $10 • Both dances $30
Join us for our Summer Square Dance, with Rabbit Square Dance Band, calling by Kat Kitching
Beginner Friendly • No Partner Necessary
Chris Garneau
Sat, Sept 5 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
$20; $25 at the door
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$75; 3-course dinner + drink
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Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album IN REVERSE, Chris brings his unmistakable voice, intimate piano songs, and deeply felt songwriting to two beautiful rooms — marking his first Canadian shows in over 10 years.
Chris first emerged from the New York music scene with Music for Tourists, gaining international attention. Since then, he’s toured across North America, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, sharing stages with Xiu Xiu, José González, and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Live, Garneau’s songs pull you in close — tender, haunting, and quietly electric. For anyone drawn to songs that linger long after the room goes quiet.
with Le Maudit Français
Jack Pine; Tea & Scones Concert
Mon, Sept 7 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$30 for ground floor seating & scones; $15 for balcony seating (no scones)
$20 for 12 & under ground floor seating & scones
Join us for our popular tea & scones series, with headliner Jack Pine and scones by Hustle & Bustle Catering.
Jack Pine is an indie-folk lone wolf: a Juno and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominated singer-songwriter playing dynamic and gritty Canadiana with an amplified mandolin and acoustic guitars.
With smouldering intensity, he sings out the beauty of the wreckage and the heart of the wretch. His songs chase an incredulous ray of hope pulled straight from the daydreams of a kind-hearted pre-millennial slacker in a dystopian post-millennial world.
When Jack takes the stage, you can't help but howl and sing along to his wry folk wisdom - at once biting and inspiring - as his mandolin plays furiously then softly. This is alt-folk singer-songery for those who'd rather dance to mandolin rhythms than drum machine beats ...or just sit and dig on some real good tunes for real dark times.
"Jack Pine: The Canadian musician worth ‘pining’ for"
-Suzi Nash - Philadelphia Gay News
"Jack is an incredible live performer with a wonderful energy, and a very engaging style"
-Jan Hall - Folk Roots Radio
Mallory Chipman; Tea & Scones Concert
Sun, Sept 27 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$30 for ground floor seating & scones; $15 for balcony seating (no scones)
$20 for 12 & under ground floor seating & scones
Join us for our popular tea & scones series, with scones by Hustle & Bustle Catering.
Mallory Chipman is an award-winning artist, celebrated for her acrobatic vocals, ear catching melodies, and the expert way she weaves story into song.
Mallory's recent album, Songs to a Wild God, hit #5 on the Folk International Charts, and has been featured on NPR, CBC, and SiriusXM Radio. She has opened for Jann Arden, Madeleine Peyroux, and has sung back-up for the legendary rock band, Heart, but most notably continues to stun with her solo project, described as “profoundly moving” by Celtic Music Radio. With a vast touring history and new album on the way in early 2027, Chipman crafts songs that feel timeless, placing her firmly within the lineage of great storytellers” (Happy Mag Australia), establishing her as an instant classic in the Canadian roots music scene. She is currently nominated for Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Roots Artist of the Year at the Country Music Alberta Awards.
Solo Artist of the Year Nominee
2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards
"the finest folk-rock currently being made"
-Amplify Magazine
Closing Night Party - Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Fri, July 31 • 8 pm • Dance at 9:30 pm
$40 + fees
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$97
Whether you like it or not, it’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching back to Old Confidence Lodge, following a sold-out run at the Bus Stop Theatre!
Recommended for ages 18+; No admittance for ages 15 & under
Part of the inaugural Lunenburg Theatre Festival
J3M & Cinzia
Thurs, July 30 • 7:00 pm • Doors at 6:30 pm
$25 + Fees
$82 with pre-show 3-course dinner at Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Join us for an unforgettable night of music with disco-pop artist, J3M! Performing covers and originals, J3M will be joined by pop folk artist Cinzia, along with South Shore guitarist Haig Beylerian.
J3M has shared stages with artists including Jully Black and Cyndi Lauper, and backed artists such as Yukon Blonde, Tanika Charles and The OBGM’s across Canada and internationally. His first EP “AFRONAUT” made its debut on CBC Q.
Cinzia’s music blends heartfelt, confessional songwriting with catchy pop sensibilities, earning her spots on festival stages including Ottawa’s Bluesfest (2024), St-Roch XP (2024), Festivoix (2025), and more.
Haig Beylerian is known to South Shore audiences for his solo performances, along with popular bluegrass band Diggin’ Up Grubs. Born in Toronto to a musical family and shaped by both Western and Armenian culture, his work spans the classical tradition, folk heritage, and pop he grew up with.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Wed, July 29 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$35 + fees
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$92
Whether you like it or not, it’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching back to Old Confidence Lodge, following a sold-out run at the Bus Stop Theatre!
Recommended for ages 18+; No admittance for ages 15 & under
Part of the inaugural Lunenburg Theatre Festival
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Fri, July 24 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$35 + fees
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$92
Whether you like it or not, it’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching back to Old Confidence Lodge, following a sold-out run at the Bus Stop Theatre!
Recommended for ages 18+; No admittance for ages 15 & under
Part of the inaugural Lunenburg Theatre Festival
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Wed, July 22 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$35 + fees
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$92
Whether you like it or not, it’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch! This outrageous rock musical is inching back to Old Confidence Lodge, following a sold-out run at the Bus Stop Theatre!
Recommended for ages 18+; No admittance for ages 15 & under
Part of the inaugural Lunenburg Theatre Festival
LUNENBURG PRIDE - Comedy Show
Fri, July 10 • 8:00 pm • Doors at 7:15 pm
$17.57
Come as you are, just be prepared to laugh and spread good vibes!
The Gay Agenda: An All-Queer Comedy Show is bringing a night of unapologetically queer stand-up comedy to the stage as part of the Lunenburg Pride Festival. Featuring a lineup of hilarious queer comedians, this show celebrates Pride through sharp stand-up, wild stories, unexpected games, and the kind of energy that only happens when queer performers take over the stage.
Whether you’re part of the community or just love great comedy, come laugh, celebrate, and embrace the chaos with us. And of course....we will have a special guest joining us on the show!
Because in the end… it’s all part of the agenda!
OPEN MIC
Fri, July 3
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10
Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at Open Mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!
CANADA DAY
Wed, July 1
12:30-2:30 - Watch the parade from our licensed patio
6:00-9:30 - ALL AGES DANCE PARTY
10-1 - 19+ DANCE PARTY
POST FUN with Sadie Skinner & Caribou Run
Fri, June 26 • 8:30 pm • Doors at 8:00 pm
PWYC - Suggested $20
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$75; 3-course dinner + drink
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Postfun:
Halifax indie band Postfun is touring the Maritimes to promote their latest EP, “Hunting Music”. Seamlessly melding midwest emo, post-hardcore, and alt-country with distinct Maritime authenticity, Postfun revels in delivering infectious live energy, a love for storytelling, and unconventional takes on indie rock conventions.
Caribou Run:
Caribou Run is a 6-piece neofolk band based in Mahone Bay NS. Their songs are catchy and anthemic with lyrics that provoke emotion and thought in the listener. Their live performance is a dynamic experience that is a roller coaster of sing alongs and foot stomps.
Sadie Skinner:
Sadie Skinner is a folk project from Halifax led by vocalist and musician Sarah Roberts. Driven by the name of the grandmother she never met, Sadie Skinner blends haunting, intimate vocals with time-shifting guitar to explore love, nature, joy, and the zest of life. Outside of the project, Sarah also performs with Steel Cut Oats and alongside Alex Coley, while working professionally as a vocalist on additional projects.
Shawna Caspi
Sat, June 20 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
PWYC - Suggested $20
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$75
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Shawna Caspi is a folk-roots singer-songwriter who can make a room full of people feel like they’re hanging out with an old friend in a plush corner booth. She takes her time crafting lyrics that are poetic and meaningful, often using unusual rhymes and surprising turns of phrase. Shawna spent years on the road, playing festivals and concert halls, train cars, backyards, and living rooms, supporting her warm voice with intricate fingerstyle guitar accompaniment, and drawing energy from shifting landscapes and long drives through Canada and the United States. Her songs resonate with stories that are relatable, but told in new and unexpected ways. This is music that makes an authentic human connection, that conveys a sense of closeness, of being understood, of feeling less alone. Her latest album, Hurricane Coming, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award and an Ontario Folk Music Award.
Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen
Sat, June 13 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
Sun, June 14 • 9 am
Concert Tickets - $25
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.
OPEN MIC
Fri, June 5
7-8 pm • Ages 18 & under
8-10 pm • Ages 19+
$10
Audiences will enjoy a range of creative covers and original songs at Open Mic night, hosted by Liam Britten. Musicians will appreciate a welcoming crowd that just wants to get their toes tapping!
Customer Service, Spirit of the Wildfire + Others
Fri, May 29 • 7:30 pm • Doors at 7:00
$15 in advance; $20 at the door
Honest John presents : Customer Service, Spirit of the Wildfire, hi,low & Blackout @ Old Confidence Lodge - Don’t miss this event
Get ready for a fun night at the Old Confidence Lodge! Join us for an awesome lineup featuring Customer Service, Spirit of the Wildfire, hi,low & Blackout - going to be a fantastic show to showcase some of the amazing talent that Nova Scotia has to offer
Silent Film with Live Score: Metropolis
Sun, May 24 • 2 pm • Doors at 1:30
$20; $12 for Ages 10-18
Dinner & Show • 5:00 pm
$75
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
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.
Gina Burgess Quintet & Natural Elements
Fri, May 22 • 7 pm • Doors at 6:30
$25; $15 for Ages 18 & Under
Dinner & Concert • 5:00pm
$79
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
An amazing night of fiddling, Inuit throat singing, Brazilian percussion, and much more!
Gina Burgess is an ECMA-winning, genre-bending violinist and composer. Her performances feature an all-star 5-piece band, combining her violin with contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum kit, double bass, and Brazilian percussion.
Natural Elements is contemporary folk music from fiddler-violinist Hayley Ryerson, performed with Ellen Gibling on harp.
Urinetown - Closing & After Party
Fri, May 15 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$40; $45 at the door
Dinner, Show & Party • 6:00 pm
$92
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Featuring an all South Shore cast, 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!
Join us after our closing performance for our after party, with dancing and a DJ!
Urinetown - The Musical
Thurs, May 14 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$30; $35 at the door
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$82
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Featuring an all South Shore cast, 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!
Urinetown - The Musical
Sat, May 9 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$30; $35 at the door
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$82
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Featuring an all South Shore cast, 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!
Urinetown - The Musical
Fri, May 8 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$30; $35 at the door
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$82
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Featuring an all South Shore cast, 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!
Diggin’ Up Grubs with Special Guest Graham Nicholas
Sat, May 2 • 8 pm • Doors at 7:30
$20; $25 at the door
Dinner & Show • 6:00 pm
$75
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
Diggin' Up Grubs returns to Old Confidence Lodge with Special Guest Graham Nicholas!
Hailing from Toronto, Folk & Roots songwriter Nicholas has created an emotionally resonant world inhabited by troubled and love hungry characters.
Burlesque: A Drag Musical
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm • Doors at 7:00
$25
Dinner & Show • 6:00pm
$79
Dear Emma Pizza & Wine Bar
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.
Joseph Auditions
Thurs, Apr 30 • 9 am - 11:00 pm
We’re looking to cast 14 adults (who will perform alongside our theatre camp kids) in this iconic musical!
Sign up at tinyurl.com/josephocl, and prepare a short song to sing!
Joseph Auditions
Sun, Apr 26 • 1 - 2:40 pm
We’re looking to cast 14 adults (who will perform alongside our theatre camp kids) in this iconic musical!
Sign up at tinyurl.com/josephocl, and prepare a short song to sing!
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!
Banff Centre - Mountain Film Festival World Tour
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.
KARAOKE NIGHT
Sat, Apr 18 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
All Ages Event
Free 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!
Easter Concert & Brunch
April 6 • 11:00 am - Doors Open 11:00 am
Adults: $40
Ages 8-12: $25
Buffet Brunch by Hustle & Bustle
With LAMP Pianist Ian Tomaz
Ages 8+
Musique Royale - Annapolis Guitar Quartet
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!