Torbay Folk Arts Council

05/29/2026

Another Youth Performers Showcase with incredible talent and fantastic music!!!

05/22/2026

Good Friday everyone. It's a beautiful day in Beautiful Torbay. We are so pleased to announce that Solara, which is a youth choir under the umbrella of QVE is performing on the Torbay History House stage, Saturday May 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm. Admission is pay what you can. Come on out and support this fabulous youth choir and their Spring sing.

05/08/2026

03/28/2026

Another fantastic concert from our youth performers last night!

02/01/2026

Torbay Folk Arts Council and Torbay History House are seeking nominations to our Arts
and Culture Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is situated at Torbay History House and
celebrates those in the Arts community that have contributed to the rich culture and
heritage of Town of Torbay.
We are seeking nominations from all sectors of our Arts community in the following
categories:
Performance: singers, actors, storytellers
Visual Arts: Painters, sculptors, photographers
Crafts: Knitters, embroiderers, quilters, woodworkers
Builders: Those who have contributed to the preservation of the rich culture and
heritage of the Town of Torbay
Groups and organizations from any of the categories may also be nominated
Nominations are open to residents, non residents and former residents. Posthumous
nominations will also be accepted.
Selection of the inductees into the Hall will be done by the Arts and Culture Hall of
Fame selection committee.

Inductees into the Hall of Fame will be honored in a ceremony held on Saturday,
February 21, 7pm at Torbay History House
Please send your nominee’s name, and describe why they would be an ideal candidate
for our Hall of Fame to [email protected] or to [email protected]

01/18/2026

01/03/2026

Happy New Year, everyone!

Here's the line up for our weekly Folk Night at Lorina’s !

Jan. 08 ………………. Robert Moran
Jan. 15 ………………. TFAC Guitar Group
Jan. 22 ………………. Open Mic
Jan. 29 ………………. Jorga Smith

You can also get updates at our website.

12/23/2025

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. It is an honor to be part of this organization and share great experiences in music, song and friendships with our members as well as our volunteers, board members, and those who support our performances and projects throughout the year. I am looking forward to 2026 as there will be some exciting new events happening so stay tuned.

Derrick

10/24/2025

Showcasing our amazing youth performers here at Torbay History House!!

09/30/2025

"Folk Night" at Lorina’s for the month of October, 2025.

Oct. 02 ………………. Gallows Cove Band

Oct. 09 ………………. Gord Caines

Oct. 16 …………….… Jim Feehan

Oct. 23 ………………. Open Mic

Oct. 30 ………………. Wind Gap Trio