CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY – JILL BARBER
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines | St. Catharines, ON
Her critically-acclaimed repertoire spans a transformative spectrum from folk, to vocal jazz, to pop, and includes songs in both French and English. Experience the magic of the Recital Hall on Thursday April 30 at 7pm for this intimate concert presented in partnership with the Niagara Jazz Festival and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Secure your tickets today — seats are limited!
Following up her 2018 album Metaphora, which featured the #1 hit song ‘Girl’s Gotta Do,” her breakthrough jazz album Chances was certified Gold for 40,000 copies sold in Canada. Jill’s work has earned her awards, such as the Sirius XM Jazz Artist of the Year and the East Coast Music Award for Album of the Year, and scores of fans, including Blue Rodeo, Ron Sexsmith, and Kris Kristofferson, who called Jill “a real songwriter, and a damn good songwriter.”
Her evocative and timeless songs have been featured in film and TV, scoring shows such as "Orange Is The New Black," "The L Word," and "Heartland," as well as powering a global advertising campaign for Chrysler with the track ‘Never Quit Loving You.’
An unforgettable, enchanting performer, Jill has headlined iconic venues such as Toronto’s Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre and Tokyo’s Blue Note and Cotton Club, and captivated audiences across the globe in Japan, Europe, Australia, Mexico, South America, the USA and the Middle East.
Tickets: $49
All tickets are subject to $2.75 handling fee plus HST. For more information on ticketing fees click here
Where is it happening?
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines, 242 St Paul St E, St Catharines, ON L2R 3M2, Canada, St. CatharinesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:

















