Events/Festivals/Things To Do

The Kitchener Market always has good things planned. They offer live music, movies, artisan markets, cooking and DIY classes.

The Kitchener Public Library has multiple branches including their Central Branch at 85 Queen St N and the Grand River Stanley Park Branch part of Grand River Collegiate at 175 Indian Road.

The KW Art Gallery 101 Queen St, North inside The Centre In The Square has a vibrant variety of exhibitions to enjoy. Admissions is free thanks to sponsorship by Sun Life Financial.

The Centre In The Square is Kitchener's state of the art performance facility. You'll enjoy concerts, plays, musicals, lectures, comedy and more. It's the home stage for the KW Symphony Orchestra

THEMUSEUM is a great space for great exhibitions and events

The Registry Theatre offers a great variety of different artforms, music, spoken word, theatrical productions and more.

KW Symphony is of one Canada's most outstanding orchestras. Innovative, inspiring, and ever-evolving.

K-W Musical Productions produce 2-3 high musicals a year and hold events at their facility on Shaftsbuty Drive.

Green Light Arts Deliver well-crafted, provocative theatrical projects at various venues.

MT Space Theatre Company Makes theatre to centralize mrginalized voices, address social issues, & nuture vibrant intercultural communities.

CAFKA Contemporary Art For Kitchener and Area present free art exhibitions in public spaces

The Kitchener Events website has details on upcoming events and festivals.

The Explore Waterloo Region Website has listings of events from around the Region of Waterloo

Community Centres Our City community centres are great places to enjoy great programs, events and activities planned by neighbourhood associations. Look for neighbourhood events near you or Book Free Space if you want to organize your own activity or hobby group or neighbourhood meeting.

The Downtown Kitchener Artwalk showcases incredible artwork you can experience in our Downtown

There are many Summer Events In Downtown Kitchener to enjoy along with summer outdoor patios. Kitchener has as many as 75 expanded patios throughout the city with 25 of them in Downtown Kitchener. Thanks goes to the Downtown Kitchener BIA’s Patio Program.