UPCOMING EVENTS
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MARCH 8, 2026
Tannahill Weavers
May 14, 2026
Richard Gilewitz
May 21, 2026
Switchback
November 5, 2026
Cassie and Maggie
The Chalfonte Theatre, in partnership with the Chalfonte Foundation, is proud to present an unforgettable evening with one of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional bands, The Tannahill Weavers, performing live on The Platform on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Doors open at 4:00 PM, with the concert beginning at 5:00 PM. The performance will feature two 50-minute sets separated by a 15-minute intermission.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and—thanks to the Chalfonte Foundation’s commitment to arts access—youth ages 25 and under receive 50% off, an initiative designed to encourage young people to experience world-class cultural events and broaden their artistic horizons.
Richard Gilewitz, internationally renowned fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, brings his album release tour to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. show featuring two 45-minute sets. Celebrated for his virtuosic technique, humor, and storytelling, Gilewitz performs music ranging from Bach to blues, folk, jazz, and classic rock.
Ranked among the Top 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Players by DigitalDreamDoor, he has toured globally for over three decades and shared stages with artists including Leo Kottke, Warren Zevon, and America. This performance highlights selections from his tenth album, GILEWITZ.
Switchback returns to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre in Elk Rapids on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a Memorial Day weekend concert featuring original Americana and Celtic music.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with two lively 45-minute sets by Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door (if available). The first 50 tickets sold receive priority VIP seating. Children 12 and under are $7; youth ages 13–17 are $12.50. Tickets available through the Elk Rapids Cinema box office and online.
Cassie and Maggie, the award-winning Nova Scotian sister duo, bring their contemporary Celtic folk sound to The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. show featuring a 90-minute performance. Known for their fiddle, piano, guitar, step dancing, and stunning sibling harmonies in English and Gaelic, Cassie and Maggie blend tradition with modern innovation. Winners of a Canadian Folk Music Award and JUNO nominees, the duo has toured internationally and earned widespread acclaim for their musicianship and stage presence. General admission is $25, with half-price tickets for ages 18 and under. All ages welcome.
The Platform is a dynamic stage at the Chalfonte Theatre dedicated to showcasing live concerts, theatrical productions, and innovative performances, while also serving as a hub for internet TV broadcasts and creative collaborations. This versatile venue brings the arts to life, offering audiences unforgettable experiences that blend the intimacy of live performance with cutting-edge media production. From music to drama and everything in between, The Platform celebrates creativity and connection in the heart of Elk Rapids.