Here are some community drumming events and drum classes in the Southern Ontario area.
Please reach out to the listed contact directly for up to date details about the event.
Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator Training
Location: Perfect Harmony Music Studio, 1055 Canadian Place, Mississauga, Ontario
Date: May 2-3. 9-4:30
Organizer: Rhythm2Recovery
This facilitator training is popular with drum circle facilitators, educators, music therapists, social workers, recreation therapists, youth and child care workers and more. Fun, engaging, and empowering, this training will give you the tools to promote social and emotional well-being for all ages. No previous drumming experience required.
For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1600927301043004?
Contact: leah.livininrhythm@gmail.com Web: rhythm2recovery.com
Sacred Sonic Circle: Immersive Sound Journey Experience
Location: Jessica Gorlicky Designs 660 Caledonia Rd Unit 105 Toronto, ON (Lots of free parking)
Date: : Tuesday, May 12, 7:30-9:30 pm (Doors open at 7:15, Please come early so we can start on time)
Organizer: Ora Goldin- Living Rhythm
Immerse yourself in the sounds of gongs, bowls, drums & more, along with collective vibration
as we move from deep rest and receiving, to co-creation and returning to rest and radiating.
Investment: Single ( $40 + hst ) Pairs ( $70 + hst)
For more info and to purchase tickets:
Contact: IG: @livingrhythmcanada Email: ora@livingrhythm.ca
Good Vibrations Drum Circle
Location: Trinity United Church, Cobourg
Date: Thursday evenings 7pm. Sept-June
Organizer: Sharon
Newcomers always welcome. We have extra Djembe and frame drums as well as other percussion instruments.
$5 drop in fee **notice posted Wed or Thurs morning in Facebook Group Out and About in Northumberland
Contact: abagails77@gmail.com
Unleash Your Rhythm
Location: Edgar Community Hall
Date: Sat. May 09, 1-4 PM
Organizer: Yes You Can Hand Drum, Deb Brown
About: Two spring Djembe workshops, 5 minutes north of Barrie at Edgar Community Hall.
Drawing inspiration from traditional west African djembe rhythms,
We will do a little learning, a little practicing, a little free jamming, and have a whole lot of fun!
Event Info: Facebook Event Page
Beginners or experienced drummers will enjoy this workshop. Suitable for adults or children age 12 and up.
Drums are available for those without their own djembe.* Limited quantity, please reserve when registering.
-Cost is $30 plus HST. Preregistration preferred.
See facebook event or contact Deb at debbiebrown_2@sympatico.ca
WARPED—West African Rhythm Practice Ensemble of Drummers
Location: Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM
Contact: jhayward43@bellnet.ca
Wellness Drumming
Location: Matthews House Hospice, 131 Wellington St. E., Alliston
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 4-5 PM
Contact: 705-435-7218 Matthews House Hospice
Bond Head Drumming with Jamie Andrews
Location: Bond Head United Church, 4221 Simcoe County Rd. 88, Bradford
Bi-weekly Every second Monday, 7-9 PM
Contact: jhayward43@bellnet.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jembesolutions
Earth Drum
Location: Lowrey Room Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Dr. N., Barrie, ON
Sept.-June. Fridays, 11 AM-12:30 PM
Fees: $5:00 per session donation
For details: https://infobarrie.cioc.ca/record/BAR2080
Contact: we_are_earthdrum@hotmail.com
Brock Community Health Centre’s Drumming for Health
Location: St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, 383 Osborne St., Beaverton
Tuesdays, 11 AM-12 PM. Paul Gormley, facilitator
For Details: https://www.brockchc.ca/community-wellness-programs/
Contact: Loretta Fernandes-Heaslip to register. 705-432-3322, ext. 106
Creemore Drumming Collective
Location: Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore
Tuesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30 PM; Sept.-June
Contact: Barb Halsall, bhalsall12@gmail.com, for registration information.
Drum Leader, Lesley Joosten of "Speak the Beat," at lesleyjoosten@gmail.com
Community Drum Circle by: Rhythmic by Nature, Shaw Percussion and the Town of Georgina
Location: Multi-Use Recreational Centre (MURC) 261 Garrett Styles Dr, Georgina, ON L4P 3E9
3rd Sunday of each month from September to June 2:00 PM-3:30 PM 2026 - May 24, June 21
Cost: Children 5 Years old and under are free; ages 6 to 14 are $5. Age: 15 and up $10. Pay at the MURC reception desk
Drums are available at no extra cost.
Contact: wendy@shawpercussion.com 905-722-5449
Community Drum Circle-Owen Sound
Dates:The next series starts January 7, 2026. No drumming experience necessary.
Wednesdays 6:30 PM -8:00 PM
Cost: $50 per series
Location: Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound (Entrance on 9th St E.)
For more information and to register, please contact:
Lorraine Campbell hlcampbell58@gmail
Friends Drum Circle
Dates: Mondays 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Cost: Asking $5:00 donation to foodbank
We are a small group of djembe drummers practising West African rhythms together
Location: Private Home in Port Perry ,ON (Reach out to contact for address)
Organizer : Ellen Humphreys camdrum1@gmail.com
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