June - August, 2026
Free Live Music!
Live 365: Summer Music Series
Enjoy over 50 free outdoor live music shows this summer!
Live 365 brings downtown Kingston to life with over 50 free live music events all summer. Enjoy a vibrant mix of genres through a series of weekly concerts in beautiful outdoor settings.
Catch Swingin' Summer every Wednesday and Kickin' It Country every Friday in Springer Market Square. On Saturdays, head to Confederation Park for Saturday Sessions, featuring fresh local talent and laid-back summer vibes.
The Downtown Kingston Summer Music Series runs from mid-June through August and showcases the best of Kingston’s live music scene. Bring your friends, grab a snack, and let the music move you!
2026 Live Music Schedule
Swingin' Summer
Enjoy the ultimate throwback to an era of romantic, joyful, and jazzy songs as local Big Bands fill the amphitheatre in Springer Market Square with music every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm beginning July 8th at Swingin' Summer!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
City Hall Amphitheatre
| Every Wednesday! |
July 8Limestone Jazz Collective |
July 15The Nostalgic Sound Big Band |
July 22Michael K Myers Quintet |
July 29Taylor Donaldson Orchestra |
August 5Big Phat Horn Band |
August 12Brass Over Tea Kettle |
August 19Dixie 6+1 (Confederation Park) |
August 26Frontenac Community Band |
Swingin' Summer
is sponsored by Empire Life
Kickin' It Country
Buckle up for live country music every Friday downtown! Bring your boots, blue jeans and 10-gallon hats to Springer Market Square on Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for Kickin' It Country. See local Country artists perform their toe-tapping tunes beginning July 3rd!
We are thrilled to annouce that Kickin' It Country will include line and square dancing with expert instructors after the toe-tappin' tunes!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Springer Market Square
| Every Friday! |
July 3Clem Chesterfield and the Recliners 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
July 10Please Note: Kickin' it Country will be paused this week due to Kingston Buskers Rendezvous. |
July 17Scott Owen 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
July 24Reg Corey 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
July 31Courtney Kane 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
August 7Neil Carter 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
August 14Abby Stewart 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
August 21Please Note: Kickin' it Country will be paused this week due to Forever Hip in the Square |
August 28Whiskey Smoke 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Line dancing with Jacob Vestervelt |
Saturday Sessions
Every Saturday starting July 4th enjoy performances from a variety of genres by some of your favourite local musicians in Confederation Park from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm! Grab an ice cream, set down your shopping bags and let these catchy local tunes take you away.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Confederation Park
| Every Saturday! |
July 412:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Dave Barton Trio 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Two Thirds Down Under 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Cliff Edwards Trio
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July 11Please Note: Saturday Sessions will be paused this week due to the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous. |
July 1812:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Time for Two |
July 2512:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Two Thirds Down Under |
August 112:30 pm - 1:30 pm: TBD |
August 812:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Mike Myers Duo |
August 1512:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Oscar Evans Band |
August 2212:30 pm - 1:30pm: Anthea Feaver |
August 29 - A Tribute to the Limestone City Blues Festival1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Big Mo & the Blues Mission 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Hellhound Trail 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Riley and Riley Band 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: TBD
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Produced by
Downtown Kingston BIA, representing +700 Downtown property and business owners.
With generous support from
the Music Performance Trust Fund
