Your Spotlight Awaits: Auditions Open for Muskoka’s Got Talent 2026

Opera singer Paige Meunier delivers a powerful first-round performance of The Girl in 14G before securing First Place in Huntsville’s Got Talent 2025. Now called Muskoka’s Got Talent, performers from across the region are invited to step into the spotlight for their chance at the top prize in 2026. Photo by Muskoka’s Got Talent.

Huntsville, Ontario – Get ready, Muskoka – the stage is calling.

Contestant registration and virtual auditions for Muskoka’s Got Talent open November 27, 2025. The event, formerly called Huntsville’s Got Talent, invites performers from across the region to take their shot at the spotlight. Musicians, dancers, comedians, poets, and performers of all kinds – and all ages – are encouraged to register for their chance to compete in the community talent showcase.

The Top 10 Finalists will perform live at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville, Ontario, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. First Prize is $1,500, Second Prize is $1,000, and Third Prize is $500.

“This is your moment. We offer a welcoming, supportive space where people of all ages and abilities can share their talent in front of a community that really cheers each other on,” says Jennifer Jerrett, event coordinator and Community Engagement Specialist for Community Living Huntsville. “We celebrate everything from music and dance to comedy, poetry, and other unique acts. And if auditions feel a little intimidating, we’ve got helpful tips and guidance on our website to make it easier. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the show.”

In addition to bigger prizes, this year’s event will also include a live People’s Choice vote and a surprise judge hidden in the audience.

Audience tickets for the 2026 show are on sale now, too, giving everyone the chance to cheer on their family, friends, and neighbours.

Proceeds from the event will support Community Living Huntsville and the not-for-profit organization’s affordable housing initiatives for people with developmental disabilities and the families who access its services.

Full details on how to register, audition, and purchase show tickets are available online at MuskokasGotTalent.com. Deadline for contestant registration and auditions is January 23, 2026, at midnight.

Muskoka’s Got Talent, formerly called Huntsville’s Got Talent, is a nonprofit competition that brings community together to celebrate local talent and raise funds for charity. Funds raised support Community Living Huntsville. Find more information at www.MuskokasGotTalent.com.