Things to Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake This Week

Niagara-on-the-Lake hosts 26 upcoming events across 11 venues this week (Sep 1–Sep 7), with two free offerings and prices ranging from $0 to $39. The slate spans live music at pubs and vineyards, harvest celebrations, art exhibitions, ghost walks, a historical walking tour, a Sunday run club, and a wellness spa day — giving visitors and locals a packed seven days of options.

Tuesday, September 1

The week opens with Music Trivia | Free to Play at The Irish Harp Pub — an 8:00 p.m. start that costs nothing to join, making it one of only two free events on the weekly calendar. For those who prefer their evening with a chill, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ghost Walks departs at 8:30 p.m. from Ghost Walks of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Wednesday, September 2

Start the morning with Wellness Wednesdays at Spa at Q at 124 on Queen (Hotel & Spa), beginning at 9:00 a.m. Then at 11:00 a.m., Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre opens Jacintha Krish - Impressions of My World in Bold Colour, an art exhibition showcasing bold, colourful work. The evening rounds out with Singer Songwriter Series | New Original Live Music back at The Irish Harp Pub at 7:30 p.m. — the week's second free event.

Thursday, September 3

Thursday leans into vineyard entertainment. Nick & Serena perform at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery starting at 5:00 p.m., while Corks & Chords brings live music to Queenston Mile Vineyard at the same time. Back in town, The Other Band takes the stage at The Irish Harp Pub at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 4

Friday is the busiest day of the week. FRESH Fridays | Half-Price Wine by the Glass + Flights kicks off at 11:00 a.m., offering discounted pours and tastings through the day. At 4:30 p.m., Friday Night Pints at Niagara College Teaching Winery pours a relaxed end-of-week session.

Live music fans have a choice at 5:00 p.m.: Nicole Cerminara at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery, or staying closer to the harvest action. Bella Terra Vineyards hosts a 2026 Harvest Party Friday Kick-Off at 6:30 p.m. ($30), alongside a Harvest Party Kick-off! at the same Bella Terra Vineyards venue and time.

For headline concert energy, Alan Doyle performs at Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre Concert Series at 8:00 p.m. Later at 8:30 p.m., The Feverish Lemons bring the party to The Irish Harp Pub.

Saturday, September 5

Saturday is a two-show night. Big Wreck headlines at Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre Concert Series at 8:00 p.m., while Patsy & The Muscle keep The Irish Harp Pub rocking at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 6

Sunday starts active with Sunday Run Club at Palatine Hills Estate Winery at 10:00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m., Bella Terra Vineyards hosts a Vineyard Rave & Brunch ($39) and a Vineyard Brunch Dance Party! — two lively brunch options at the same venue.

For a more relaxed afternoon, Mike & Tara perform at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery at 12:30 p.m., and a Historical Walking Tour departs from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum (Niagara Historical Society) at 3:00 p.m. The evening closes with The O'Deadlys at The Irish Harp Pub at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, September 7

The holiday Monday wraps the week with Nick & Serena at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery at 12:30 p.m., followed by The Shalalas at The Irish Harp Pub at 2:00 p.m. The week closes with Grass Mud Horse at The Irish Harp Pub at 7:30 p.m.

Venue Spotlight: The Irish Harp Pub

With eight events across the week, The Irish Harp Pub is the most active venue in Niagara-on-the-Lake right now — hosting free trivia, original songwriter showcases, and live bands Tuesday through Monday. It is also one of only two venues offering free admission.

Planning Your Week

• Best for free events: Tuesday's music trivia and Wednesday's singer-songwriter series, both at The Irish Harp Pub.
• Best for wine lovers: FRESH Fridays on Sep 4, Friday Night Pints at Niagara College Teaching Winery, and the vineyard live-music sessions at Ravine and Queenston Mile.
• Best for headline concerts: Alan Doyle (Friday) and Big Wreck (Saturday) at the Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre.
• Best for families and culture: The Jacintha Krish art exhibition, the ghost walks, and the historical walking tour at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.
• Highest-priced events: The Vineyard Rave & Brunch at Bella Terra ($39) and the Harvest Party Friday Kick-Off ($30) are the only events with listed prices above free admission.