# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Barrie

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Barrie, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Barrie.
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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Barrie, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Barrie.

## Events in Barrie

- **Event Name**: Laureate Legacy
  - **Description**: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 

Saturday, April 18, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barrie Public Library, Downtown, Gathering Place
60 Worsley Street

Former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke and Provincial Poet Laureate Testament join us for an
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrie/laureate-legacy/200029879240802
  - **Venue**: 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, performances, spoken-word, business, concerts, workshops, health-wellness, music, theatre, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Featured Poets & Open Mic
  - **Description**: Join us for a great afternoon of poetry, with readings from featured poets. Following the readings, there will be an opportunity for you to participate in an open mic session. Everyone is welcome.

Books by the featured poets will be available for sale an
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrie/featured-poets-and-open-mic/200029933996124
  - **Venue**: 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, storytelling

## Trending Events in Barrie

- **Event Name**: MIXED SIGNALS - Barrie’s Biggest Bollywood DJ Night 🔥 | April 18
  - **Description**: 🔥 Barrie, get ready for the BIGGEST Bollywood party night! This is NOT your usual Barrie night.MIXED SIGNALS 🚦 — a high-energy nightlife experience like never before.🎧 Live DJ | Non-stop Bollywoo
  - **Venue**: Ascent Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Wild Lotus Garden Retreat
  - **Description**: Escape into a serene garden setting for a full-day wellness experience hosted by Wild Lotus Floral Design. Enjoy yoga, meditation with hands-on Reiki, and a floral Paint & Petals workshop, along with a beautifully curated garden lunch. Unw
  - **Venue**: Midhurst
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c334311bb1d.jpg
- **Event Name**: KEMPENFEST 2026
  - **Description**: Kempenfest is celebrating 54 years, July 31 - Aug 3, 2026!

Kempenfest, presented by TD, is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, Simcoe County's largest festival by attendance (100,000+), and one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals spanning 1.
  - **Venue**: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario
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- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr at Sadlon Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Jimmy Carr at Sadlon Arena, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Sadlon Arena nestled in bustling Barrie, ON, this event pro
  - **Venue**: Sadlon Arena
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- **Event Name**: BIG WRECK w/ Grant Boyer, Mirrage, Nick Marinac, Feura, Unlocked, & The Sandra Good Band!
  - **Description**: Early-Bird Concert Tickets On Sale Now!
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BIG WRECK w/ Grant Boyer, Mirrage, Nick Marinac, Feura, Unlocked, & The Sandra Good Band as part of Kempenfest's OLG MainStage concerts, powered by Os
  - **Venue**: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario
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- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jimmy Carr, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Sadlon Arena in Barrie, ON sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable celebration
  - **Venue**: Sadlon Arena
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- **Event Name**: TBD at Barrie Colts - OHL Finals (Home Game 1)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Sadlon Arena
🏠 Address: 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie, Canada
🌆 City: Barrie
📍 Location: 44.3377, -79.6777✨ Discover the extraordinary at TBD at Barrie Colts - OHL Finals (Home Game 1), where magic meets reality in ways you've never
  - **Venue**: Sadlon Arena
- **Event Name**: Barrie Air Show - Pop Up Market
  - **Description**: One of the largest airshows in Canada, this spectacular event attracts aviation enthusiasts from across the province and offers exceptional exposure to a large and diverse audience.

Join us in the heart of downtown Barrie to shop our curated marketplace
  - **Venue**: Downtown Barrie BIA
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- **Event Name**: Butter Tart Festival with Downtown Barrie BIA
  - **Description**: Ontario’s second-largest Butter Tart Festival — and one of the sweetest days of the summer! 🥧

With over 34,000 visitors last year, many vendors reported selling out throughout the day. This is an incredible opportunity to get your business in front of a
  - **Venue**: Downtown Barrie BIA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Barrie?
  - **A:** Laureate Legacy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6), Featured Poets & Open Mic (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:30 pm at 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Barrie this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Laureate Legacy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Barrie in April 2026?
  - **A:** Laureate Legacy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6), Featured Poets & Open Mic (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:30 pm at 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Barrie?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Barrie on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Barrie?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Barrie?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Barrie include 60 Worsley Street, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario L4M 1L6.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Barrie?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Barrie include Barrie Public Library.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Barrie?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Barrie.

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