Summer Arts & Culture Scene in Tweed!
The Arts Council has lots planned as we head into summer and fall 2026. More details /links for these and other arts & culture events/activities for the year are available on our online event calendar.
Tweed’s Front Porch Ruckus Sat. June 27
Our second year organizing Tweed’s Front Porch Ruckus on Sat. June 27th was a success; the afternoon of family-friendly free music, featured 23 performers at 19 porches/venues participating throughout the village. This year we had two ‘afterparties:’ 1) at the Legion with ‘Break the Night’ – though Mother Nature did not cooperate, ‘raining it out’ and 2) at the Cube Coffee Bar, featuring multiple performers, Thai finger foods and signature cocktails. We thank everyone who joined as a musician / porch host, sponsor or volunteer; see you in 2027! An initial set of pics is available on posts on our Facebook page, including some by Heather Cardle.
In Conversation with Artists – Mark Robinson
Our ‘In Conversation with Artists’ series for June to September features Madoc painter Mark Robinson. Every few months the work of a featured artist is displayed in various venues throughout Tweed: the Tweed Public Library, the Marble Arts Centre atrium, and Quinn’s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery. Go to the T&AAC website where you can find a ‘news’ blog post and link to a video of Mark in conversation about their work and inspiration on T&AAC’s YouTube channel.
Art in the Park Sat. August 1
The Tweed & Area Arts Council are pleased to again host ‘Art in the Park’ Saturday August 1, 2026 at Tweed Memorial Park! Art in the Park has free admission, and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features:
• Artists & Artisans (more than 40 in 2025!)
• Children’s Art Area
• Live Music
• Free face painting
• Display of video interviews/works from our ‘In Conversation with Artists’ series
This year’s lunch will be prepared by a local chef: a gourmet vegetarian sandwich, a home-baked sweet, and bottled water served in the Pavilion from 11:30 to 1:30pm. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the venue ‘day of’.
Apply now for your spot or learn more about Art in the Park.
Tweed & Area Studio Tour Sept. 26 & 27
Now in its 28th year, this self-guided tour runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Sept. 26 & 27. Free Admission! This year’s Tour features 22 artists/artisans at 14 different locations. New in 2026 is a Tour headquarters at Location #1 ‘The Hub’ at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Memorial Park. The Hub is hosting seven artists, and will display work by a number of other Tour artists. Washrooms are available, and representatives from the Tweed & Area Arts Council will provide information and coffee!
Details are now available at the Tour website. Brochures with a list of artists and a map are now available and are being placed throughout the area.
Tweed & Company Theatre – Upcoming Productions
Our friends at Tweed & Company Theatre have a number of theatrical performances and concerts coming up, including ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at the Marble Arts Centre June 26 to July 5. The Summer Youth Theatre presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ July 23 & 24 and ‘High School Musical‘ on August 20 & 21. ‘Murder for Two‘ plays at the MAC from August 28 to Sept. 6. Tweed & Company’s major summer musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is at the Bancroft Village Playhouse August 19 – Sept. 6.