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The Perth Citizens’ Band is the longest continuous running Town Band in Canada dating back to 1850.
SUMMER/FALL POPS CONCERTS FOR 2025
The Perth Citizens’ Band, Canada’s oldest continuing town band, is preparing for the 2025 season of its annual Summer/Fall Pops Concert Series. These concerts in the downtown core have been a longstanding tradition of the band for well over 100 years. The concerts feature a variety of music ranging from classical, Broadway and movie themes, to jazz, rock, blues and other popular forms; a bit of music for all tastes and ages. In addition, conductor Brian Tackaberry includes heritage pieces from the band’s historic files as well as songs by Canadian composers or arrangers. The first Perth town band was established in 1850 and this year marks 175 years of making music in Perth and area.
The concerts will all be held on Sundays at 2PM at the Crystal Palace, located on the Tay River Basin in Downtown Perth, and take place rain or shine. The dates for the concerts are June 8th, July 6th, July 27th, August 17th, September 7th and October 5th. Some seating is available, but audience members are invited to bring along a lawn chair or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the river basin during the performances.
In addition, the band will be performing at the North Lanark Regional Museum’s annual Strawberry Festival in Appleton on Sunday, June 22 at 2PM, and in downtown Newboro for Canada Day celebrations on July 1.
Due to space constraints, the band is not accepting new members at this time.
Please note, the Band Room is a scent-free zone.
Donations can be sent in the form of cheques or cash mailed to: