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31
Dec
20:00
Celebrate New Year's Eve: Jay Smith, Lukas Oak, Spencer green
Join us for a musical new year's eve at The Buckle Kingston.
Free
The Buckle
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
21:00 00:00
Hat Trick
Come ring in the new year with 60s-inspired rock n' roll!
$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
31
Dec
19:00 01:00
New Year’s Eve Party!
Grand Buffet Dinner, Show, Party Favours + a Toast to the New Year!
$130
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
22:00 02:00
New Queer's Eve Party
Join Rowena as she counts us down to a New Year that'll be QUEER AF.
$15-$20
Daft Brewing
Event can be attended in person

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31
Dec
17:00
Retro New Year's Eve
The Best of the 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s! Ring in 2026 with a throwback party.
$10
The Grizzly Grill
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
16:00 20:00
New Year's Eve Dinner: Hugh Christopher Brown, Jason Mercer, Joey Wright
Four-course dinner by chef Brad Long in the Piano Room with live music.
$75
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
20:00 01:00
New Year's Eve Celebration with DJ Great White
Bring in the New Year on Wolfe Island!
Free
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
18:00
Mansion New Years Eve Party: Old Gravel Road + Chris Jackson & Friends
Special elevated 3 course menu by Chef Casey Fisher and live entertainment.
$15-$55
The Mansion
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
22:30
The Merchant's New Year's Eve Countdown
Kick off 2026 with a packed house, drinks, and DJ Buckwyld ALL NIGHT LONG!
Free
The Merchant Tap House
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
21:00 02:00
Sweet Cheetah
 
Free
Royal Tavern 2.0
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
21:00 01:00
New Year's Dance Party: The Change
Classic rock the night into the New Year! We keep the dance floor moving.
Free
Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
19:00 02:00
2026 New Year's Party: Dan Curtis Band, DJ T-Mak
No expectations. No resolutions. No cover!
Free
Spearhead Brewery
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
21:00 02:00
Casino Royale NYE
Join us this New Year's Eve for a high-stakes night to bring in 2026!
$15-$30
Stages Nightclub
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
20:00
New Year's Eve: Guilty Pleasures
 
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
21:00 00:00
The Trevor Walsh Band
 
Free
Tir Nan Óg
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
31
Dec
22:00 02:00
Cancelled - Dancing Through The Decades: NYE Bash
Ring in the New Year with the ultimate throwback-to-now dance party!
$50-$65
Wild Wing
Event can be attended in person
01
Jan
2026
13:00 16:00
New Year's Levee: David Hurley
Celebrate 2026 with jazz melodies you know and love!
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
02
Jan
2026
16:00 18:00
Happy Hour TGIF: Not Guilty
Drink specials. No cover!
Free
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area

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02
Jan
2026
20:00 23:00
The Compleat Unknowns
The Compleat Unknowns are Kingston’s newest band bringing powerful rock & roll...
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
02
Jan
2026
17:00 20:00
Cameron Wyatt (of Kasador)
Returning to give you the goods with his indie rock playlist!
Free
The Cove Inn
Event can be attended in person
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