Back to SearchShow-stopping concerts are part of the Breaking the Ice Festival that will celebrate the Town’s 50th anniversary and the grand opening of the Town’s new NHL-size twin-pad arena and library
Wasaga Beach – Tickets to see Blue Rodeo and Burton Cummings live in Wasaga Beach are going fast, with more than 50 per cent of seats already sold to see the iconic bands perform as part of the Town’s Breaking the Ice Festival in February 2024.
The Canadian rock legends will lead the show-stopping line-up of iconic Canadian performers that have signed on to help celebrate the Town of Wasaga Beach‘s 50th-anniversary and mark the grand opening of the Town’s new NHL-sized, twin-pad arena and library.
Burton Cummings is set to take the main stage on February 17, 2024 with an opener by The Carpet Frogs.
Blue Rodeo will take the main stage on February 18, 2024 with an opener by Belle Starr.
The legendary musicians will perform at the new Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library and join a host of other iconic Canadians who will deliver thrilling, family-friendly performances between February 10th and February 19th, 2024.
Tickets are available at 50YearsOfSunshine.ca.
LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFT CONTEST: The Town of Wasaga Beach is planning to give away four pairs of tickets before the holidays, to four lucky winners. To enter the contest, simply post a video to Facebook telling the Town which band you want to see live in Wasaga Beach and who you want to bring with you. Tag the Town. Tag the band. Tag your friends. Then cross your fingers! But hurry! The contest ends at 11:59pm EST on December 20, 2023.
“The Town of Wasaga Beach is thrilled to have Canadian icons Burton Cummings and Blue Rodeo performing at our Breaking the Ice Festival. Together, we’re celebrating the Town’s 50th anniversary and the grand opening of our new NHL-size, twin-pad arena and library,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “We look forward to welcoming fans from neighbouring communities and all across our region – from Barrie and Orillia to Owen Sound and beyond. It’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we welcome fans from far and wide to join us in celebrating with Burton Cummings and Blue Rodeo in Wasaga Beach.”
Quick facts
- Spanning over three decades, Blue Rodeo has sold more than four million records, won an unprecedented 11 Juno Awards, played over 2000 shows, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award – establishing themselves as one of the premier groups in Canadian music history.
- Burton Cummings is one of the most celebrated rock artists in Canadian music history. With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars The Guess Who, Burton received international acclaim for hit singles and albums including These Eyes, Laughing, No Time, American Woman, Share The Land, Hang On To Your Life, Albert Flasher, Sour Suite, Orly, Glamour Boy, Star Baby, Clap For The Wolfman and Dancin’ Fool, all written or co-written by Burton.
- Visit 50YearsofSunshine.ca for the latest festival program, to subscribe for updates, and to purchase tickets online.
Media contact:
Candice Grisbrook
Manager, Special Events
Candice.Grisbrook@wasagabeach.com
Sandra Watts
Director of Strategic Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
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