NSO brings the magic of music with a concert and garden party to NOTL
Something magical is coming to the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake this fall.
For the first time, the Niagara Symphony Orchestra will perform in the historic town — and it’s bringing a party with it.
On Oct. 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., the NSO will take the stage at St. Mark’s Church, 41 Byron St., for a one-night-only event: “Mozart & More – A Concert and Garden Party.”
The evening begins with an orchestral program featuring the brilliance of Mozart, paired with the ambient beauty of Canadian composer Jordan Nobles. Under the baton of NSO music director Bradley Thachuk, audiences can expect a sonic journey that stirs the soul and uplifts the spirit.
And that’s just the beginning.
Following the concert, guests will spill into the candlelit courtyard for a garden soirée featuring live music, local wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Attendees can mingle with Maestro Thachuk and NSO musicians beneath a tent-covered canopy and let the music continue to dazzle — all under the stars.
One of the night’s brightest stars will be Gillian Derer, a rising Canadian flutist whose performance of Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 1 is already creating buzz. With international accolades, a debut at Carnegie Hall and more than 35,000 followers tracking her every note on social media, Derer is making waves in concert halls and online. Her artistry is both virtuosic and deeply human — a combination that promises to leave the audience breathless.
“This is more than a concert,” says Thachuk. “It’s a celebration of music, community, and the beauty of Niagara.”
One night. A thousand emotions. Discover the magic of the NSO.
Tickets are $120 and extremely limited. This exclusive event is not part of the NSO subscription season — once it’s gone, it’s gone.
So don your finest garden party attire, grab a glass of Niagara’s best and get ready to be swept away.
Because on Oct. 3, it’s not just about hearing the music — it’s about feeling it, living it and sharing it in one of Canada’s most charming towns.
Reserve your seat at niagarasymphony.com.
Music, wine & wonder — Oct. 3 at St. Mark’s
