NICKEL CITY, PLATINUM GROOVES
Sudbury is teeming with outstanding talent, performing at a multitude of bonafide music venues as well as taverns, restaurants, cafés, and other unique venues. A number of annual music festivals highlight these local musicians while bringing in talent from outside the Nickel City.
The Waxwing aims to celebrate our local music scene by providing a comprehensive calendar of all musical performances in Sudbury, Ontario. In addition, personal stories from our neighbourhood singers, instrumentalists, and others in the music ecosystem add depth and colour to the music that is happening in our city.
From local gigs to major concerts, stay updated on when and where the music happens, and get to know the individuals adding to the culture of Sudbury.
FEATURED STORIES
BARRY MILES AND “80 YEARS YOUNG”
January 18, 2026
As a solo artist, Barry Miles has continued to refine and expand his own voice across two full-length albums. His most recent release, Things Are Looking Up (April 2025), marks his boldest stylistic shift to date. The album pairs deeply personal reflections with a well-crafted alt-rock sensibility, pointing to new creative territory.
In his role as Music Director for YES Theatre, Miles most recently provided orchestrations and arrangements for last summer’s hit production, Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac. He returns this winter with 80 Years Young – Celebrating the Music Legend, Neil Young, playing at YES Theatre on January 22 and 23.
The Waxwing was fortunate to talk to Barry Miles about his musical journey, the upcoming production of 80 Years Young, and the ever-evolving state of music-making in Sudbury.
VENUES
A complete listing of spaces where music is performed and presented in Sudbury with contact information and links to online presence.
