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Upcoming Events

Play me Kingston

Play me Kingston

This public art initiative celebrates that spirit. The project centers on music in Kingston, its history, its artists, and the energy that connects people through sound and performance. Selected artists will be invited to design one of ten guitar sculptures, using music as the guiding inspiration for their concepts and visual storytelling.
Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

Kingston Buskers Rendezvous

July 10 - 13. Your jaw will drop! You will 'ooooooo'. You will 'aaaahhhh'. You will cheer. And you will laugh 'til it hurts when some of the greatest Buskers in the world take over downtown Kingston!
Princess St. Promenade

Princess St. Promenade

June 20 & August 1- Stroll down Princess Street at the ultimate outdoor shopping festival! Giveaways, live music, free samples, and the best shopping of the year in downtown Kingston.
Events Calendar

Downtown Kingston's Biggest Events

Signature Events

There’s always something happening downtown, and our full roster of one-of-a-kind events keeps Kingston celebrating all year. Out-of-towners and Kingston locals alike are counting down the days until their next favourite downtown Kingston event.

Princess St. Promenade

This one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping festival brings Princess Street to life! Downtown businesses and community groups are taking to the streets with unique wares, exclusive dining options, giveaways, games and much more!

Movies in the Square

Laugh, cry and enjoy your favourite movies with the community at Movies in the Square. In the summer Springer Market Square is transformed into an outdoor theatre most Thursdays at sunset.

Kingston Buskers Rendevous

Jugglers, acrobats, fire eaters, musicians, balloon twisters, and more! Perfomers from around the world fill downtown at the Kingston Buskers Rendevous.

Art After Dark

Local downtown galleries and art-loving businesses in downtown Kingston will be showcasing some of the best art in the city and special surprises along the way!

Nighttime Santa Parade

Santa Claus is coming to K-town! The Nighttime Santa Parade leaves promptly at 5:00 pm from the Bath Road/Princess Street area, and goes all the way down Princess to Ontario Street.