Hanover’s popular free outdoor concert series, Music in the Square, returns to Heritage Square this summer for its sixth season, offering local families live music alongside the Eat Well Farmers’ Market every second and fourth Saturday from June through August.
The Town of Hanover announced the 2026 lineup on June 8, with performances running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on those Saturdays. The series kicks off June 13 with award-winning pop-rock duo He Said She Said, and continues with acts spanning folk, country, pop, and rock styles through August 22, when Nashville-published songwriter Lisa McEwen takes the stage with Steve Wilkinson.
A special highlight comes on June 27 with a Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., doubling as a New Resident Welcome. The event will feature greetings from Mayor Sue Paterson and Town Crier Jennifer Olivero, cultural performances by folk singer May Ip and Matty Sings, appearances by Petunia the Clown, and an exhibit by the Saugeen Artists Guild.
The concerts run at the same time as the Eat Well Farmers’ Market, which sets up Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square through September 26. Residents can grab fresh local produce and prepared foods while enjoying the music.
Heritage Square, often called the town’s downtown jewel, got a boost in 2023 with federal funding for a new stage cover, pride benches, and holiday lights, making it an even better spot for community events. More details on the full Music in the Square schedule are available on the town’s website.
