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23
May
13:30
Nouveau Cirque Mondial
100% human performers push the limits of strength, agility, and imagination!
$20-$55
Cataraqui Centre
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:00 21:00
Summer Kickoff Music Festival: Bill Welychka , Lukas Oak, Whiskey Smoke, Sittin'...
Celebrate summer in South Frontenac with live, local music and more!
Free
Centennial Park
Event can be attended in person
23
May
20:00 23:00
Beatles Tribute: Barrelhouse, Kirsten Wayman
A talented 10 piece band joined by renowned violinist!
$30
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
10:00 22:00
EcoFest Westport: Nepean Panharmonic Steel Drum Band, The Rivermen, Anne Archer
Music, dance, poetry, artisans, local sustainability groups, kids zone, & more!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person

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23
May
17:00 21:00
River City Junction
Canadian Blues/Retro-Rock Power Trio
$10
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
23
May
19:00 21:30
Doug van der Horden
Enjoy live music in a listening room setting.
$10 PWYC
The Embassy Live Music Café
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
20:00 22:30
Sunshine Makers, Orbital Ensemble
Psychedelic soul-funk collective + psychedelic grooves and jazz ensemble.
$20 PWYC
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
11:00 14:00
Roots & Shoots Community Fair
Free lunch, garden giveaways, activities, face painting, live music, & crafts.
Free
Kingston Frontenac Public Library - Calvin Park Branch
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:00 16:00
Vibrant Voices: A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and Allies
We sing for joy & connection, not performance or perfection. All voices welcome.
Free
Kingston Frontenac Public Library - Central Branch
Event can be attended in person
23
May
19:00
Ten: Voices Rock Medicine Kingston, The Gertrudes
Turn it up! Voices Rock is celebrating 10 years of making epic choral music. Joi...
$35.80
Kingston Grand Theatre
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
16:00 18:00
Live Music and Karaoke: Nolan Hubbard
 
Free
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:00 18:00
Dhwani 2026
Kingston Malayali Association - vibrant performances, music, and cultural unity.
Le Sésame Theatre
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:30 16:30
Lynn Miles
Multiple Juno and Canadian Folk Music award winning singer-songwriter.
$30
Leopard Frog Barn Concerts
Event can be attended in person
23
May
22:30
Break The Night
 
Free
The Merchant Tap House
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
19:00
Lake Porter, Peter Van Helvoort, Drew Reinhardt
Unplugged North Presents:
$27.96
Red House West
Event can be attended in person
23
May
19:00 21:00
Tyler Brett Forkes
Performing acoustic versions of classic hits and original songs
Free
The Social YGK
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:00 19:00
Books & Brews - Bookish Market
A cozy spring market curated for bookish, literary, and cozy-style makers.
Free
Spearhead Brewery
Event can be attended in person
23
May
14:00 17:00
RetroKings
Playing live on beer patio / inside stage (weather dependent)
Free
Spearhead Brewery
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23
May
18:00 21:00
Tom Savage
Waterside patio! With Sam Coons, Mike Corrigan, Dale Driver, Tom Stewart.
Free
Spicer's Dockside Grill
Event can be attended in person
23
May
20:00 22:30
A Tragically Hip Celebration: 50 Mission
Live music that'll ignite your memories of Canada's favourite band.
$38.61
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
19:00 22:00
Scott & Kate Live!
 
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
21:00 00:00
Summer Rock Your Face Off: Andrew Mack Band
A series of folk rock fusion shows for April, May and July.
Free
Tir Nan Óg
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
22:30 02:00
Sweet Pete & The Heat
 
Free
The Toucan
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
20:30
Texas Tuxedo
 
$20
Wolfe Island Community Centre
Event can be attended in person
24
May
19:30
CAT CLYDE
Presented by Flying V Productions.
$32.02
Broom Factory
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