Welcome to Westben!

Bringing people together through music & nature 🎶 🌱

For over 26 years, Westben has brought people together through music, nature, and community. Nestled in the rolling hills of Trent Hills, Ontario, Michi Saagiig territory, Westben presents world-class performers and extraordinary local talent in a friendly, ecologically vibrant, and rejuvenating setting.

Summer Festival and Experiences

Through the warmer seasons, we invite you to explore music in nature with us across our three main venues:

• The Barn, a 400-seat timber-frame acoustic wonder where open doors blend with birdsong, frogsong, and summer breezes.

• Willow Hill, an outdoor amphitheatre with panoramic views beneath the open sky.

• The Campfire Stage, an intimate gathering place to enjoy a s’more and listen to music and stories as the sun sets and the moon rises.

To complement the music, join us for caringly curated, place-based experiences—gourmet picnics, trail walks with hidden dancers and musicians, tea tastings, tai chi in the meadow, and lively kitchen parties with new friends.

Lifelong Learning, Residencies, and Community Creations

From our annual Performer-Composer Residency to year-round lifelong learning programs—including Chalk Talks, youth camps, creative workshops, and online offerings through the Westben Digital Venue and YouTube concert series—Westben aims to support the joy of open creativity.

Through choirs, original commissions, and collaborations with local artists that bring music and stories to life, community creation has long been at the heart of Westben’s roots.