Basilica & Palace Presents: Ode to Nalda
Ode to Nalda Celebrate the opening of the L.G. Ronalda Hutton Recital Hall with an intimate evening of music and remembrance, as four generations of the Hutton family take the stage to honour the legacy of their beloved matriarch.
The Cathedral Basilica & Palace Presents
Our signature concert and cultural series, The Cathedral Basilica & Palace Presents, showcases local and visiting artists performing in the Cathedral Basilica itself as well as in the Episcopal Library inside the Palace Commons.
Both settings bring audiences close to the music, blending historic character with living artistry.
More Info Coming Soon
Past Events
See a Cathedral Basilica event, performance, or exhibition you missed or revisit your experience by searching our curated archive of past events & photos.
St. Bonaventure’s College – Spring Concert
Ring in the season with an evening of music from across SBC’s choral and instrumental programs. Featuring everything from junior choirs to jazz bands, this concert is a vibrant showcase of the school’s remarkable young performers in the stunning setting of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.
Passion – Preview Performance
Passion is a rare preview of a new ballet in development—an intimate work-in-progress set to the transcendent music of Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion.
Let My Heart Be Brave – Choral Concert
Projēkt Chamber Voices and cellist Vernon Regehr will perform Let My Heart Be Brave, featuring music by living composers Sarah Quartel, Laura Jēkabsone, Jake Runestad, Marques L. Garrett, Andrea Tarrodi, and Becky McGlade.
Press & News
Read more about our concerts, community programs, and restoration efforts as featured in local and national media.
Video: Ballet inspired by biblical Easter story staged in St. John’s – NTV
With support from the Basilica Foundation, Passion offers a unique and personal encounter with dance at its most immediate and evolving.
A new vision means a new name for the Basilica Heritage Foundation – CBC
Culture is Infrastructure – SaltWire Op-Ed
Host an Event
The Cathedral Basilica and the Palace Commons are available for concerts, lectures, workshops, and recordings. We welcome collaborations with local artists, educators, and organizations seeking an inspiring venue.
To learn more about rentals please email info@basilicafoundation.ca
Masses & Parish Events
For daily and weekend Mass times, weddings, baptisms, and other Parish-led celebrations, please visit the Basilica Parish’s website.