Canada’s Great Kitchen Party

elevates and celebrates Canadian music

Jim Cuddy, lead singer of Blue Rodeo is the national entertainment advisor. He invites incredible Canadian talent to share the stage with him. For over 19 years, guests have been raving about their experiences with the intimate and unique combinations of Canadian talent that are put together. It’s a musical experience like no other because of the magic of the shared creativity.

The Events

The first part of the evening is all about the food and beverages. The second part of the evening is all about the music and the dancing! Sit down and enjoy some wonderful dessert and some amazing entertainment. It’s a rare treat to hear Tom Cochrane and Barney Bentall banter between song sets. Or what about hearing something classic or something new from none other than Stephen Page? Every city has a unique combination of talent. On our stage, you might enjoy the iconic voice of Johnny Reid, rock out to Neil Osborne from 54-40, or be in awe of the harmony of Whitehorse.

Jim Cuddy, Barney Bentall, Stephen Page, Alan Doyle, Neil Osborne, Sam Roberts, Tom Cochrane, Johnny Reid, GOWAN, Kevin Fox, Anne Lindsay, Melissa McClelland, Luke Doucet, Geoffrey Kelly, Ed Robertson, Danny Michel, Bill Henderson, Devin Cuddy, Sam Polley, Kendel Carson, John Mann, Colin Cripps, Kandle Osborne, Dustin Bentall, Miku Graham, Michael Shand, Terra Lightfoot, William Prince, Jully Black, Serena Ryder, Nuela Charles, Alex Cuba, Julian Taylor and more! See list and photos of some of the musicians below.

The Trips

Guests who purchase auction trips get to experience all the elements of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party: great food and wine, motion (cycling/hiking) and music! It is the music though, the intimate and unique performances, that keep people coming back for more - year after year! We have a +72% return guest rate!

There will be unforgettable memories! Imagine the beautiful sound of Jim Cuddy and Barney Bentall harmonizing under a full moon in Spain, being a part of a musician's storytelling session with Stephen Page and Craig Northey in Scotland, enjoying the iconic music and humour of Alan Doyle in St. John's, enjoying some beautiful Italian wine while listening to Johnny Reid in Sicily or rockin out to GOWAN in Peru.

In 2026 guests will join us in South Africa, Sicily, Scotland, Spain and St. John's. In 2025 guests joined us in Peru, Oregon, Spain, Portugal and Norway. In 2024, in New Zealand, Austin, Southern Spain, Tuscany and Argentina. In 2023 in Vietnam, Ireland, Southern Spain and Verona. Past trips have been to Morocco, Materra, Chile, St Lucia, the Virgin Islands, Croatia and many more.

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It is not only the destination, but the journey. Experiencing new lands with Canadians from coast to coast coupled with a soundtrack by some of our country’s best musicians - it’s awesome!
Christopher Gordon and Sherry Stafford, Ottawa

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