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General News · 1st July 2026
Mansons Hall
Get ready for an evening of laughter, music, storytelling, and unforgettable entertainment as the New Old Time Chautauqua brings The Big Show to Cortes Island on Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mansons Landing Main Hall.
Presented as part of the EAU Canada 2026 Aqua Chautauqua Tour, this lively, family-friendly performance combines circus arts, live music, theatre, storytelling, and comedy into a joyful celebration of creativity, connection, and hope. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers, musicians, jugglers, and storytellers, The Big Show is an interactive experience that promises fun for all ages.
The Chautauqua has been delighting communities for decades with performances that inspire audiences while celebrating the power of art, community, and the environment. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Continue the Celebration
The festivities continue on Sunday, July 19 with a Community Potluck and open mic from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Village Commons Pavilion down town Mansons Landing.
Bring a favourite dish to share, along with your music, stories, jokes, and community spirit. It's a chance to gather, connect, and celebrate with neighbours and the visiting Chautauqua performers in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Event Details
The Big Show Mansons Hall 7:00pm
Saturday, July 18
Community Potluck Village Commons Pavilion 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
Mansons Hall and Village Commons Pavilion
Admission is free for both events, and everyone is welcome.
Come be part of a weekend filled with imagination, laughter, music, and community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help make this a celebration to remember!
Presented as part of the EAU Canada 2026 Aqua Chautauqua Tour, this lively, family-friendly performance combines circus arts, live music, theatre, storytelling, and comedy into a joyful celebration of creativity, connection, and hope. Featuring a talented ensemble of performers, musicians, jugglers, and storytellers, The Big Show is an interactive experience that promises fun for all ages.
The Chautauqua has been delighting communities for decades with performances that inspire audiences while celebrating the power of art, community, and the environment. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Continue the Celebration
The festivities continue on Sunday, July 19 with a Community Potluck and open mic from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Village Commons Pavilion down town Mansons Landing.
Bring a favourite dish to share, along with your music, stories, jokes, and community spirit. It's a chance to gather, connect, and celebrate with neighbours and the visiting Chautauqua performers in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Event Details
The Big Show Mansons Hall 7:00pm
Saturday, July 18
Community Potluck Village Commons Pavilion 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
Mansons Hall and Village Commons Pavilion
Admission is free for both events, and everyone is welcome.
Come be part of a weekend filled with imagination, laughter, music, and community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help make this a celebration to remember!