Four Summer Evenings · Unionville Main Street

The Summer Set at the Varley Art Gallery

An immersive outdoor cultural experience in the Varley Art Gallery Courtyard — connecting art, history, culture, food, and live music in the heart of Unionville Main Street.

June 26 · July 10 · July 24 · August 28 7:00–9:30 PM $35 + HST 19+

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The Experience

One ticket. A full evening of art, music & flavour.

The Summer Set turns the Varley Art Gallery Courtyard into an open-air stage for four unforgettable evenings this summer. It’s a night out designed to be savoured — slow, social, and steeped in culture.

Each evening pairs a professional live musical performance with a guided tour of the gallery’s summer exhibition, What Holds Us Together, plus curated local food and drinks — and ends with a meet and greet with the featured artist.

Live Music

A professional performance under the open sky, with VIP courtyard seating.

Guided Gallery Tour

An intimate walk through the summer exhibition What Holds Us Together.

Local Food & Drink

A curated dinner box and beverages from Markham-area makers.

Meet the Artist

Wrap the night with a meet and greet with the evening’s featured performer.

At a Glance

The essentials

Dates: June 26 · July 10 · July 24 · August 28
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMCheck-in opens at 6:30 PM
Location: Varley Art Gallery CourtyardUnionville Main Street, Markham
Price: $35 + HSTLimited tickets per evening
Ages: 19+ID required for alcoholic beverages
Setting: Outdoor courtyardWeather may be a factor
Included: Concert, tour, dinner & drinkFull list below
Reserve: City of Markham Booking SystemHow to book ↓

2026 Lineup

Four evenings, four headliners

Every date has its own featured performer, menu, and gallery moments. Visit each event page for full details as they’re announced.

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Jun26

The Devin Cuddy Band

Kick off the series with a rollicking blend of roots, blues, and country from one of Canada’s most charming live acts.

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Jul10

The Beresfords

A sibling duo whose powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, and heartfelt country-rock have audiences hooked wherever they play.

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Jul24

Alyson McNamara

Fresh off a standout year of new music, festival stages, and national airplay, Alyson McNamara brings warm vocals, vivid storytelling, and a captivating live sound that pulls you in from the first note.

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Aug28

Announcing Soon

Artist to be announced

Close out the season with a captivating headline performance — the perfect send-off to summer in Unionville.

Aug28

STEPH

A rising Markham singer-songwriter and a familiar voice on stages across the GTA, closing out the season with soulful vocals and hometown pride.

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What’s Included

Every ticket comes fully loaded

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VIP seating at the live music concert on the Varley Art Gallery Courtyard

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Guided gallery tour of What Holds Us Together

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Curated dinner box from OG Catering

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One alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from Rouge River Brewing Company or Willow Springs Winery

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Meet and greet with the featured artist

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Entry for a chance to win a $50 UBIA Gift Card

Proper ID is required for alcoholic beverage redemption. Additional beverages are available for purchase onsite.

Seating is an outdoor shared patio experience and is a general seating event. Your dinner reservation does confirm a seat at a table and may be communal, so you may be seated with other guests.

How the Evening Works

Your night, hour by hour

6:30 PM

Check-in begins

Arrive early, settle in, and soak up the courtyard atmosphere.

7:00 PM

Guided gallery tour

Step inside for a guided look at What Holds Us Together.

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner box pickup

Collect your curated dinner box from OG Catering.

7:30 PM

Live music performance begins

Take your VIP seat as the featured artist hits the stage.

9:00 PM

Artist meet and greet

Say hello and snap a photo with the evening’s performer.

9:30 PM

Event ends

Wander Main Street Unionville on your way home.

🍷 Beverage service is available from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Food & Beverage

Local, curated, and taken care of

Each evening features a curated dinner box from OG Catering — fresh, local, and made for eating under the open sky. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at every event, and date-specific menus are posted on each event page.

Have additional dietary requirements? Email Monica Pain at mpain@visitmarkham.ca at least 3 days before your event.

Tickets

Reserve your evening

$35 + HST per person

Limited tickets are available for each evening. To purchase, register or log in through the City of Markham Booking System — it only takes a minute.

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You’ll be redirected to the City of Markham Booking System to complete your purchase.

Getting Here

Parking, transit & accessibility

Parking

Free onsite parking, first come, first served
Additional street and public parking available nearby

Transit

Closest York Region Transit stop: Kennedy Road & Carlton Road, approx. 0.5 km from the gallery
Please check traffic and transit updates before attending

Accessibility

The courtyard is wheelchair accessible
Accessible washrooms are available inside the building

Before You Go

Good to know

This event is suitable for ages 19+.

Proper ID is required for alcoholic beverage redemption.

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, except in the event of cancellation or as otherwise communicated by the event organizer.

This is an outdoor event and weather may be a factor. If conditions are not favourable, the event may be postponed or cancelled.

In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be contacted by email at the address connected to the original purchase — please check your email before attending.

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