Upcoming · Thunder Bay, Canada
Things to Do in Thunder Bay, Canada
Thunder Bay currently lists around 100 upcoming events, with approximately 40 scheduled for the next 30 days. The programme is heavily weighted toward Music and Concerts, which account for about 30 listings, followed by Theater and Performing Arts with roughly 20 entries. Community and Social gatherings make up about 13 of the total, while Business and Networking events number around 8. Comedy, Wellness, and Mindfulness categories round out the list with about 6 and 4 events respectively. Free options are available for about 10 percent of all listed activities. The venues hosting the most upcoming dates include the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Campfire Comedy Club, Campfire Comedy, Confederation College, and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre. Several notable performers have upcoming dates in the city, including the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Jimmy Carr, Lyle Lovett, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Maple Blues Revue. Visitors can find a mix of entertainment types across these locations without needing to know exact dates or prices.
Categories
Music & Concerts34Theater & Performing Arts25Comedy6Exhibitions & Art1Food & Drink3Sports & Fitness3Family & Kids3Nightlife & Clubbing1Hiking & Outdoors1Workshops & Classes7Talks & Lectures3Movies & Film3Community & Social13Business & Networking8Wellness & Mindfulness4Seasonal & Holiday1Conferences & Summits1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Tue, Sep 22
8:45 a.m. · $267.58 +
ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills 2 Day Training - Fall 2026
Canadian Mental Health Association · 200 Van Norman Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B8
Wellness & Mindfulness
$267.58 +
Wed, Sep 23
6:30 p.m. · Free
Partnering with AI to Build Your Marketing Plan
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre · 2400 Nipigon Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1
Business & Networking
Free
Thu, Sep 24
5:00 p.m. · $16.95 +
Meet the Funders 2026
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre · 2400 Nipigon Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1
Business & Networking
$16.95 +
5:30 p.m. · $33.59 +
5th Annual Fall BBQ
Oliver Road Community Centre · 563 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2H2
Food & Drink
$33.59 +
7:00 p.m. · $79.73 +
Dinner & a Movie Night
Red Lion Smokehouse · 28 Cumberland Street South, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T2
Food & Drink
$79.73 +
8:00 p.m. · $5 +
Open Mic Comedy Thursdays @ Campfire Comedy
Campfire Comedy Club · 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M3
Theater & Performing Arts
$5 +
Fri, Sep 25
7:00 p.m. · $26.89 +
No Collar Comedy Tour | Thunder Bay
Campfire Comedy · 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M3
Theater & Performing Arts
$26.89 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
RANSACKING TROY - A Cambrian Players Green Room & Culture Days Event
Cambrian Players · 818 Spring Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1A2
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
8:30 p.m. · $33.28 +
The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
The Boreal Museum · 215 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A5
Community & Social
$33.28 +
Sat, Sep 26
10:00 a.m. · $0 +
Gaming Weekend - 2nd Edition
Thunder Bay Museum · 425 Donald Street East, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5V1
Talks & Lectures
$0 +
5:00 p.m. · $17.31 +
2ND ANNUAL SUPREME DRAG SOVERGIN OF PRIDE PAGEANT 2026
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites · 17 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T1
Community & Social
$17.31 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium · 1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Music & ConcertsLyle Lovett
See listing
9:30 p.m. · $12.19 +
Viernes Cubano Latin Night
On The Links · 1181 Golf Links Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A3
Music & Concerts
$12.19 +
Sun, Sep 27
1:30 p.m. · $37.61 +
Jewelry Workshop - Make Earrings
106 Simpson St · 106 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1A1
Workshops & Classes
$37.61 +
Tue, Sep 29
11:30 a.m. · Free
Boreal Springboard Discovery and Connections Forum - Lakehead University
Ingenuity (CASES Building - Lakehead University) · 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Business & Networking
Free
7:00 p.m. · Free
CIE Tours Presentation
Expedia Cruises · 1186 Memorial Avenue Unit 6, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5K5
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
Thu, Oct 1
6:00 p.m. · See listing
WHEN THE SHIFT ENDS - A special community screening and panel discussion
Silver City Thunder Bay · 850 May St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z5
Movies & Film
See listing
Fri, Oct 2
11:00 a.m. · Free
Thunder Bay Police Association Golf Tournament
Fort William Country Club · 1350 Mountain Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1C2
Sports & Fitness
Free
6:30 p.m. · $91.77 +
Candle Class
Goods and Co. · 251 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A7
Workshops & Classes
$91.77 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
Ballet Jorgen Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium · 1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Theater & Performing ArtsA Midsummer Night's Dream
See listing
Sat, Oct 3
12:00 p.m. · $100 +
PEO Lakehead/OACETT Annual Golf Tournament
Dragon Hills Golf Course & Driving Range · 250 Melbourne Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7G 2A5
Sports & Fitness
$100 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
Bear Grease The Musical
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium · 1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Music & Concerts
See listing
7:30 p.m. · See listing
The Maple Blues Revue
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium · 1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Music & ConcertsThe Maple Blues Revue
See listing
10:00 p.m. · $6.66 +
Black & White Party
Lakehead Beer Company · 206 Park Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T2
Music & Concerts
$6.66 +
Sun, Oct 4
1:00 p.m. · Free
Puzzle Swap
Canvas & Clay · 106 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C3H1
Workshops & Classes
Free
2:00 p.m. · $17.31 +
Carly Martin: Live at Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park · 3190 Highway 61, Oliver Paipoonge, ON P7J 0E3
Music & Concerts
$17.31 +
3:45 p.m. · $15 +
Historical Cemetery Walking Tour
1306 Broadway Ave · 1306 Broadway Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L8
Community & Social
$15 +
Wed, Oct 7
4:00 p.m. · $15 +
Historical Cemetery Walking Tour
1306 Broadway Ave · 1306 Broadway Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L8
Community & Social
$15 +
5:00 p.m. · Free
LEGO® Build It. Blast It. Save the Day! at Staples Store 37
Staples Thunder Bay Store 37 · 767 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z7
Family & Kids
Free
5:45 p.m. · $15 +
Historical Cemetery Walking Tour
1306 Broadway Ave · 1306 Broadway Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L8
Community & Social
$15 +
Frequently asked questions about events in Thunder Bay
- What percentage of events in Thunder Bay are free?
- About 10 percent of the listed events are free.
- Which venues have the most upcoming listings in Thunder Bay?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Campfire Comedy Club, Campfire Comedy, Confederation College, and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre.
- What is the most common type of event listed for this city?
- Music and Concerts are the most common type, with about 30 listings. Theater and Performing Arts follow with approximately 20 entries.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Thunder Bay?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Jimmy Carr, Lyle Lovett, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Maple Blues Revue.