On the Verandah - Outdoor Music Concerts 2023
A “pay what you can” outdoor concert series, connecting music lovers and artists, through performances that span the musical spectrum and stimulate wide-ranging musical tastes.
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Every Friday evening from June 2 to August 11 (exception: June 30), enjoy new weekly shows as part of this summer concert series hosted at Benares Historic House, supported by the Friends of the Museums of Mississauga.
Admission is free, but the suggested donation for each event is $10 per person. The optional cash-only donations are collected at intermission. The total is then shared between the performers, and also goes towards transportation costs for Peel school children to participate in educational programs and events at Museum sites.
Light refreshments are available for cash-only at each concert. Bring your sing-along voices, insect repellent, blankets and/or lawn chairs.
Concerts will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
2023 Show Overview
- June 2 — Mississauga Temple Band: The Mississauga Temple Band’s repertoire includes secular, Christian & classical music. Whether contributing in worship, marching in a parade, playing in a nursing home, or playing in a concert hall, the band proclaims the gospel.
- June 9 — George Kairys: Shades of Blue: This show delivers classic R&B hits with an ensemble of highly talented musicians and vocalists.
- June 16 — Mississauga Pops Orchestra: Great musical variety: Mississauga Pops Concert Band, conducted by Andrew Chung, delights their audiences with a diverse repertoire of popular music of various musical genres including swing, big band, jazz, marches, contemporary, classical, rock, movie music, Christmas & Broadway tunes.
- June 23 — The Peter Banting Swingtet: An eight-piece orchestra created by Dr. Peter Banting, these professional musicians play a wide variety of musical instruments to the happy tunes of the mid-twentieth century, as well as the popular Broadway Show melodies.
- June 30 — No Concert
- July 7 — Dixieland Plus: A nine-piece band founded by pianist Bill Middleton, they are dedicated to recreating the toe-tapping, free-flowing style of music that originated in New Orleans in the early twentieth century, including St. Louis Blues, Alabama Jubilee, and more.
- July 14 — Rob Tardik: A multi-award winning guitarist and contemporary pop/jazz/world/fusion instrumental music artist and a top 10 U.S. Billboard charting artist.
- July 21 — Octokats: Echoing the beat that was vibrant in the Los Angeles & San Francisco club scene during the 50’s, this West Coast Jazz Octet has fresh new tunes & arrangements for a very special evening of Cool Jazz.
- July 28 — Riddim Riders Reggae Band: Experience classic reggae sound with both conscious lyrics & “lovers-rock” style vocals. Their tight rhythm section, smooth melodic vocals & spot-on vocal harmonies produce their signature sound.
- August 4 — Midnight Hour: The GTA’s finest R&B, Funk & Soul band, delivering non-stop hits from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s such as Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Doobie Brothers.
- August 11 — Liquid Jazz: Maximilan De Souza: Enjoy this Jazz group with songs strongly influenced by the great big bands of the past.
Multiple day event Jun 2 - Aug 11, 2023
- Friday June 2, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday June 9, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday June 16, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday June 23, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday July 7, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday July 14, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday July 21, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday July 28, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday August 4, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday August 11, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Supported by:
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Friends of the Museums