April has arrived, and Guelph’s live music scene is bursting with fresh energy. Whether you’re into big-ticket concerts or prefer a relaxed vibe at your local pub, there’s a show for everyone this weekend. Some events require advance tickets or a cover charge, while others are free for patrons. Here’s your guide to local gigs happening around Guelph this weekend:

Friday, April 4

🎶 Ken Foster Trio
Where: Manhattan’s Bistro — Music Club (951 Gordon St.)
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Note: Call 519-767-2440 to reserve a table.

🎤 CJ Wiley’s Big Gay Night ft. Boy Banned & Sexy Milf Cougars
Where: Sonic Hall (12 Wyndham St. N., 2nd Floor)
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: Available at sonichall.ca

🎸 Tree Top Poets
Where: The Red Chevron Club (34 Elizabeth St.)
Time: 8 p.m.

🎶 Black Water Trio
Where: The Shakespeare Arms (35 Harvard Rd.)
Time: 8 p.m.

🍻 The Regulars
Where: Brothers Brewing (15 Wyndham St. N.)
Time: 9 p.m.

🌈 Neon Notes – Celebrating Women & LGBTQ+ Rights
Where: Which Craft (91 Wyndham St. N.)
Time: 9:30 p.m.

🎤 Definitely Not a Noah Kahan Tribute Show
Featuring: Sean Castillo, Kat Steeves, and Chase Heaslip
Where: Jimmy Jazz (48 Macdonell St.)
Time: 9 p.m.
Cover: None

Saturday, April 5

🎶 Sip & Shop with Kat Steeves
Where: Benjamin’s Bodega (88 Waterloo Ave.)
Time: 2–4 p.m.

🎷 Emily Kemp Trio
Where: Manhattan’s Bistro — Music Club (951 Gordon St.)
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Note: Call 519-767-2440 for reservations.

🎤 Stef & Brad
Where: The Shakespeare Arms (35 Harvard Rd.)
Time: 8:30 p.m.

🎸 Miracle Fraud, La Rent & Enobini
Where: Which Craft (91 Wyndham St. N.)
Time: 9:30 p.m.

🎵 Hellion Ton
Where: The Wooly Pub (176 Woolwich St.)
Time: 9 p.m.

🎶 The Namedroppers, Faiyaz & the Wasted Chances, Ferengien Blood
Where: Jimmy Jazz (48 Macdonell St.)
Time: 10 p.m.
Cover: None