Photo Credit: Max Telzerow

Overview

Jackson-Triggs’ Amphitheatre Concert Series was launched in 2001 by Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery and Marquis Entertainment/Robert Richardson (as Artistic Producer).  Marquis Entertainment continues to serve as the Artistic Producer of the 575-seat open air amphitheatre in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Over the last 18 seasons of the Jackson-Triggs’ Amphitheatre Concert Series, the performers at the amphitheatre have ranged from Canadian icons The Tragically Hip, Dallas Green, Jann Arden, Amanda Marshall, Gordon Lightfoot, Arkells, Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida, Sam Roberts Band, Tom Cochrane, Jim Cuddy, Serena Ryder, Colin James, Paul Brandt, Bruce Cockburn, Whitehorse, Bahamas, Spirit of the West and Matthew Good to classical artists such as The Tenors, Measha Brueggergosman, Quartetto Gelato and (members of) the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Please visit the Jackson-Triggs’ or Great Estates Niagara website for more information and tickets.

Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre 2018 Spotify Playlist

Producing Partners

   

Our Role

Artistic & Season Producer, Event Coordinator & Venue Manager

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"Twilight in the Vineyard - what a stunning setting for a concert! The quiet horseshoe-shaped hillside is designed with 10 tiers, each providing a comfortable 6-foot wide spot to place a chair or blanket (depending on your preference). All this facing a beautiful wooden stage with an arched canopy for a covering. To get to this beautiful venue you walk past the Jackson Triggs winery with miles of exceptionally kept vineyard to the right. When you arrive you are greeted by the friendliest staff, ready & willing to make your stay a very pleasant one...[Jim Cuddy] finished off the evening with "Head Over Heels," which was very fitting for me because that was exactly how I was feeling about the whole "Twilight In the Vineyard" experience!"

The Official Community of Blue Rodeo
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"Plays are not the only offering in Niagara-on-the-Lake in the summer. The region is renowned for its wineries, most of which offer tours and tastings. But state-of-the-art Jackson-Triggs [Estate] Winery, just minutes from NOTL, offers more. Their ‘Twilight in the Vineyard' performing arts programmes are a delight (I attended a performance last year and it was a memorable evening - Ed.). Here guests can enjoy a pre-show tour of the winery before taking their seat in the open-air amphitheatre to enjoy a performance, glass of wine in hand and with a variety of gourmet snacks to look forward to in the intermission."

Travel Scoop, The Travel Society Magazine
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"An event like no other you've experienced; when me and 500 (or so) of my closest friends brought lawn chairs and a love of music to the Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, located behind the winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, to watch and listen to the Philosopher Kings. The amphitheatre is a beautiful, intimate venue, nestled at the back of the vineyard, where, as promised, "there isn't a bad seat in the house"; and the canopy is the star-filled sky - which after dark was a sight to behold.

Your favourite Canadian band under the stars at this small venue is a refreshing change from the monster venues of the big city shows. These JT shows sell out quickly, so if you want to go don't "think about it"; as Nike says "Just Do It" - you'll be glad you did. Heck I'm still singing the songs and wishing for another glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and its only 7:52 in the morning (the next day). It's small, intimate concert events like these that truly make attending one worthwhile."

On the Road with Grape Guy
January 23, 2018

PAST EVENT: The Philosopher Kings – Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, September 6, 2019

January 22, 2018

PAST EVENT: Donovan Woods and The Opposition – Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, August 24, 2019

January 21, 2018

PAST EVENT: Dan Mangan- Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, August 23, 2019

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Production History

The list below features the many artists, and performances that have graced the Jackson-Triggs’ stage since 2001 in this intimate venue:

2018

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Whitehorse
  • Broken Social Scene
  • Serena Ryder
  • Johnny Reid
  • Alan Doyle
  • The Trews
  • The Sheepdogs
  • The Tenors
  • Matt Andersen
  • Finger Eleven – Acoustic
  • Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk, MOON VS SUN
  • Terri Clark
  • Bahamas
  • Jim Cuddy Band
  • Rootstock (Fathers & Sons) – Jim & Devin Cuddy and Bill & Joel Plaskett
  • Joel Plaskett Emergency

2017

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Glass Tiger
  • Amanda Marshall
  • City and Colour
  • Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies (with very special guests Skydiggers, Hawksley Workman, Donovan Woods)
  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Matt Andersen
  • Dan Mangan with Hannah Georgas
  • Gordon Lightfoot
  • Whitehorse
  • The Trews Acoustic
  • Rheostatics
  • Sheepdogs
  • ROOTSTOCK 2017 – Torquil Campbell, Ron Sexsmith & Bobby Bazini
  • Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
  • Bahamas
  • Jim Cuddy Band

2016

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Steven Page
  • Whitehorse
  • ​Jim Cuddy Band
  • Colin James: Up Close & Personal
  • Moon vs. Sun featuring Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida
  • ​54-40
  • ROOTSTOCK 2016 – Moe Berg, Chris Murphy, Craig Northey, Steven Page
  • Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies
  • Spirit of the West
  • Stars
  • Dan Mangan
  • Bruce Cockburn
  • Royal Wood & Special Guest Emilie-Claire Barlow with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • The Trews Acoustic
  • Bahamas
  • Arkells

2015

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Whitehorse
  • Michael Kaeshammer with Niagara Jazz Festival
  • Jim Cuddy Band
  • Jim Cuddy & Special Guests Bahamas and Sarah Slean with Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • Jann Arden
  • Stars
  • ROOTSTOCK 2015 – Joel Plaskett, David Myles & Mo Kenny hosted by Tom Power
  • Spirit of the West
  • Arkells
  • Steven Page

2014

  • ROOTSTOCK 2014 – Alan Doyle, Steven Page, Lindi Ortega, hosted by Tom Power
  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Jesse Cook
  • Alan Doyle
  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Colin James
  • National Youth Orchestra (Music Niagara)
  • Justin Rutledge & Lindi Ortega
  • Kevin Breit and Mark Lalama with Food Day Canada 2014
  • Elton Lammie (Music Niagara)
  • Stars
  • Cowboy Junkies
  • George St. Kitts
  • Niagara Jazz Festival – Jazz FM 91’s Jaymz Bee – MC, Heather Bambrick, Barbra Lica, John Neudorf, Chase Sanborn, Mark Kieswetter & John Sherwood
  • Arkells

2013

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Steven Page
  • Natalie MacMaster
  • Arkells (Mowtown) – Council of the Federation
  • Quartetto Gelato with Bryce Kulak (Music Niagara)
  • Spirit of the West
  • Bruce Cockburn
  • Great Lake Swimmers & Elliott Brood
  • Alan Doyle

2012

  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Steven Page
  • The Tragically Hip
  • Johnny Clegg
  • Jarvis Church
  • Arkells
  • Adam Cohen with Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • Kathleen Edwards
  • National Youth Orchestra (Music Niagara)
  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Raine Maida
  • Sarah Slean & Royal Wood with Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • David Usher
  • ROOTSTOCK 2012 featuring Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida

2011

  • Jeff Madden (Corporate Event)
  • Sam Roberts Band
  • Chantal Kreviazuk with Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • Jann Arden
  • Gord Downie
  • Colin James
  • Serena Ryder
  • Spirit of the West
  • Joel Plaskett & The Emergency
  • Women Fully Clothed (Comedy Revue)
  • ROOTSTOCK 2011 hosted by Seamus O’Regan, featuring Alan Doyle, Kim Stockwood, John Mann and Matthew Barber
  • Hawksley Workman & Kathleen Edwards
  • Jarvis Church – Harvest Party

2010

  • Tom Cochrane with Andrew Cole
  • The Canadian Tenors
  • Gord Downie & The Country of Miracles
  • Chantal Krevaizuk & Raine Maida
  • Michael Kaeshammer & Jill Barber
  • ROOTSTOCK 2010 featuring Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman and Joel Plaskett
  • Jesse Cook
  • Sarah Harmer

2009

  • Chantal Kreviazuk
  • Bruce Cockburn
  • The Canadian Tenors
  • Rufus Wainwright
  • ROOTSTOCK 2009 featuring Tom Cochrane, Jim Cuddy, Steven Page, Kathleen Edwards & John Mann (hosted by Alan Cross)
  • David Usher

2008

  • 54-40
  • Colin James
  • Suzie McNeil
  • Gordie Sampson with Kim Stockwood
  • Matthew Good

2007

  • Steven Page
  • Philosopher Kings
  • Paul Brandt
  • Chantal Kreviazuk

2006

  • Jesse Cook
  • Natalie McMaster
  • Via Salzburg
  • Louise Pitre
  • The Jim Cuddy Band
  • Shaye
  • Philosopher Kings

2005

  • Sarah Harmer
  • Melanie Doane
  • Spirit of the West
  • Matt Dusk
  • Quartetto Gelato
  • Carmen La Gitana! with Jean Stilwell & Rex Harrington
  • Steven Page

2004

  • Colin James
  • Measha Brueggergosman & Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • Michael Burgess
  • The Iron Mask – Silent Film with Graham Hargrove & Nicholas Coulter
  • Jesse Cook
  • Amy Sky & Marc Jordan
  • Shaw Festival – “Bloomer Girl”

2003

  • The General – Silent Film with Leslie Arden
  • Mary Lou Fallis – “Primadonna on a Moose”
  • The Mark of Zorro – Silent Film with Graham Hargrove & Cynthia Dale
  • Phantom of the Opera – Silent Film with Andrew Downing
  • Peter Karrie
  • Fiddle on Fire
  • Our Hospitality – Silent Film
  • The Cameraman – Silent Film with The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band
  • Niagara Symphony Orchestra
  • Southhampton Pops
  • The Mysterious Lady – Silent Film with The Kevin Quain Trio
  • Melanie Doane (Telus Corporate Event)
  • Shaw Festival – Cole Porter’s Jubilee

2002

  • The Kiss (Silent Film with the Kevin Quain Trio)
  • Tapestry of Masters – Baroque & Classical Music
  • Toronto Symphony Orchestra – Mozart’s Wind Sonata
  • 2 Pianos 4 Hands “About Face” Gala Event
  • 2 Pianos 4 Hands
  • Shaw Festival -“Panama Hattie”
  • The Iron Mask – Silent Film with Graham Hargrove & Nicholas Coulter

2001

Shaw Festival – “Over the Rainbow”: A Salute to Harold Arlen
  • Shaw Festival Musical Reading Series