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Buskers After Dark

Saturday, July 6th

See the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous like never before! On the third night of this 4 day festival immerse yourself in the vibrant world of street performance and the creative energy that thrives after dark. On Saturday, July 6th when the sun goes down Springer Market Square will be filled with an unforgettable celebration of passion, skill, and resilience with firey stunts, electrifying music, ground shaking dance, live street art and much much more!

Enjoy a delicous drink in Daft Brewing's licensed area while a line up of eclectic buskers put on a show you'll never forget including live graffiti art by EronOne, music from out-of-this-world DJ Truwayz and exclusive one-night-only fiery, fantastic performances by North FIRE Circus and Dr. Draw and the Strange Parade!!


Meet the Buskers After Dark Lineup


DJ Truwayz

Montreal native, Truwayz is a seasoned producer and DJ who boasts a rich performance history on both grand stages and iconic clubs in his hometown. Fusing his Latin roots with electronic vibes, Truwayz's trademark helmet embodies his unique universe, adding depth to his explosive live sets, featuring his own innovative mixes of Baile Funk, Moombahton, and UK Bass Music.

Catch DJ Truways performing at 8:00 pm and 9:45 pm in Springer Market Square for Buskers After Dark!


EronOne

Eronone is a local Kingston artist who has created several public art pieces within Kingston and the surrounding areas. Over the years, he has crafted his own unique style and aesthetic, incorporating graphic and animated elements with a freestyle collage like approach. Eronone is known for creating large-scale murals and custom artwork. He is also available for live-painting events and workshops on how to use spray-paint at any age.

EronOne will be creating a live graffitti masterpiece at 8:00 pm in Springer Market Square for Buskers After Dark!


NorthFIRE Circus

A fire and electric violin show like no other! NorthFIRE is a high energy show, with beautifully choreographed fire acts that will amaze all audiences. Featuring a diverse set of highly skilled variety circus performers and showcasing fire hoops, poi, staff and fire eating.

This show features the amazing electric violin player Dr Draw and his incredible band The Strange Parade. Incredible performers and brilliant musicians, the combination of electric violin and fire is a must see!

A powerful show perfect for the whole family, these fire acts will astonish. Let NorthFIRE turn sparks into magic, before your very eyes.

The NorthFIRE Circus are lighting Springer Market Square on fire at 9 pm and 10:15 pm at Buskers After Dark!


Dr. Draw & the Strange Parade

Dr. Draw and The Strange Parade is a dynamic musical ensemble led by the pioneering Canadian electric violinist, Dr. Draw. With a captivating blend of groove-filled epic transcendental rock and world fusion, their music takes audiences on a mesmerizing sonic journey. The band's lineup features the talents of drummer Jeff Antoine Cote, guitarist Colin James Gibson, bassist Michael McDonnell, and electric violinist Dr. Draw.

Dr. Draw and the Strange Parade are filling Springer Market Square with music at 9 pm and 10:15 pm at Buskers After Dark!


Seb & Fritzzz

Meet the hosts of Buskers After Dark and the winners of the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous 2023 People's Choice Award!

Sebastian “Seb” Whipits is a German whip performer with a relaxed presence and a charming personality who has paired up with a man of few words, but many amazing sounds, DJ Fritzz.

The show features whip cracking, whip juggling and an unbelievable duel fire whip finale all backed by DJ Fritzzz's vocal thaumaturgy.

“Verpassen Sie es nicht!”


Licensed Area with Daft Brewing

Daft Brewing is serving up delicious drinks and brews in a licensed area in Springer Market Square.

A government-issued photo ID is required to purchase alcoholic beverages.

The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is taking over downtown Kingston July 4th to 7th.



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