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The Spire

82 Sydenham St. Kingston Ontario
since 1852
A notable Kingston landmark in the heart of the city for over 160 years.

The Spire is an anchor heritage building and venue in the historic “Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District” in downtown Kingston, built by the Methodists in 1851. For generations it has been a place where community members have gathered to worship as well as to receive support, sing, learn, rehearse, perform and attend concerts.

Every week over 1,200 Kingstonians use The Spire to create music, to plan programs, to find counsel, and to gather for learning and support.

The Performance Hall at The Spire

The Performance Hall at The Spire is Kingston’s undiscovered venue in the heart of the downtown! A 5,600 sq. ft. adaptable and flexible space, The Spire is ideal for professional and community performances. Seating for 700 people in this intimate hall will ensure the success of your event.

The Spire is home to additional performance spaces including a large hall, with a stage and sound system, that can seat apprx. 200, and a smaller hall that can fit apprx. 80 people. The facility is home to two commercially designated kitchens, and has offices, and a meeting conference room available for rentals.
Open / Operational
Music Venue Rehearsal Space Recording Studio / Producer / Engineer Miscellaneous

Venue Specs

Capacity700
Venue FormatChurch
Liquor LicenseLicensed (minors allowed)
Capacity Notes/DetailsCan squeeze in 750 but need additional ushers.
Has StageYes
RentableYes
Rental RatesPlease contact
Rental / Usage Restrictionshttps://thespirekingston.org/rentals/
Has Sound / LightingYes
Soundsystem DetailsMeyer CAL (Column Array Loudspeaker) System with four Meyer USW-210P Subwoofers, Allen & Heath SQ-6 Audio Console, Stage Right Stage Box, 2 QSC K12 monitors with stands upon request.
Lighting / Projector Specs4 Lustr+ Series 3 S4 LEDs. ETC Element 2 lighting board.
Parking Noteshttps://thespirekingston.org/parking/
Venue StaffingAvailable (Optional)
Staffing NotesA house manager is provided with performance hall rentals. Additional staff, including technicians, can be hired upon request.
Other EquipmentLive Stream Equipped Camera and Streaming System. Two fixed, joystick controlled cameras, one mobile camera. Please contact for more information.

Mics and Audio
4 x SM 58, 4 x SM 57, 1 x SM 55, 2 x SM 81, 1 x e914, 1 x SM137.
4 x DPA 4097 with dedicated tall boom stands, 2 x DPA piano instrument mics (piano mounted).
8 Transmitter QLX-D Wireless Mic System. Two Beta5aA Wireless Handheld Vocal Mics, 6 Wireless Belt Packs.
4 Earworn headset mics (Point Source and Countryman)
2 Wooden Lecturns
6 Boom Mic Stands

Projections
2 Stand Alone Mobile Projection Screens
1 Small Presentation Projector
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

20
Apr
14:30
Earth Songs
Presented by Cantabile Choirs
$10-$20
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
21
Apr
14:00
Earth Day
Ft Jill Heinerth: author, speaker, world expert cave diver & underwater explorer
$15-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
28
Apr
14:00 16:30
Howard Lopez Music Group
 
Free
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
02
May
19:30 21:30
Taylor Donaldson’s Breakwater Brass: ‘Swing Spring’ Concert
An evening of jazz, classical and popular music
Free
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
04
May
13:30 18:30
The Saxobelles, The Wind Chimes, Rideau Street Guitar Circle, The Variety Orches...
HomeGrown Live Music Festival 2024
$10
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
05
May
14:30
Lord of the Strings
Howard Shore’s epic score for Pete Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogy
$20-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
09
May
19:30
Stories and Songs of Stompin' Tom
Presented by Whiskey Jack
$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
11
May
19:30
Gloria
Joseph Rheinburger’s Stabat Mater, Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major + more
$16-$40
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
25
May
19:30
Considering Matthew Shepard
A 3-part oratorio for soloists, chorus, & chamber orchestra
$15-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

13
Apr
13:00 14:00
Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets
Join treble-award winning Irish comedian & science communicator
$17.31
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
18:30
Indrani Mukherjee, Apurba Mukherjee, Anirban Chakrabarty
Indian Classical Music
$20
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
06
Apr
19:15 21:30
Clem Chesterfield & The LA-Z Boy Recliners
At Kingston's best dry live venue
The Embassy Live Music Cafe
Event can be attended in person
06
Apr
14:30
QUCO Works’ Spring Concert
Showcasing musical masterpieces arranged by our brilliant student members
By Donation
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
30
Mar
19:15 21:30
The Embassy Welcomes Jeff Callery and Wade Foster
A night of favourites with a few amazing originals
Embassy @the Spire
Event can be attended in person
23
Mar
19:15 21:30
Christopher Jackson
Music off his new album along with other favourites
$10
The Embassy at the Spire
Event can be attended in person
22
Mar
19:30 21:30
Bastien und Bastienne: An Opera in One Act by W.A. Mozart
An enchanting night of Mozart's captivating opera (with a modern twist!)
$10-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
25
Feb
14:30
Orchestra Kingston presents: "Showcasing Our Own"
A Musical Extravaganza
$16-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
24
Feb
19:15 21:30
Embassy Live Music Cafe
 
$10
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
22
Feb
19:00 23:00
Help for Hamse
A fundraiser to help Hamse bring his family out of a a refugee camp to Kingston
$30
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
09
Feb
20:00 23:00
My Kinky Valentine
2nd Annual Valentine Burlesque Show by Limestone City Burlesque
$20
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
10
Dec
2023
14:30 16:30
Holiday Magic
Sing-Along with Guests
$0-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
09
Dec
2023
19:30 21:30
Sing Along Messiah
Join forces with the experienced choristers of the KCS and sign your heart out!
$0-$30
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
08
Dec
2023
19:00 21:30
A Mega Charity Christmas Concert
Raising funds for Food Security - The Spire's food voucher program
By Donation
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
02
Dec
2023
07:30 09:30
She Sing's Women's Choir presents Just an Old Sweet Song with The Dave Barton Trio
A memorable evening of old and new jazz favourites.
$15-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
28
Nov
2023
19:00
Winter Symphonies: Kingston Youth Orchestra
Movements of two symphonies written in the winter
$5-$15
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
19
Nov
2023
19:00 21:00
Gong Concert: Ken Little
This debut concert will feature several of the largest gongs in Canada
$27.96
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
18
Nov
2023
19:00 20:30
Eddy King - A Comedy Show
His humor contrasts thanks to his punches which knock out any audience.
$0-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
18
Nov
2023
19:00 20:30
Comedy : Eddy King
His humor contrasts thanks to his punches which knock out any audience
$0-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person
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Earth Day at The Spire
Featuring a presentation by underwater explorer Jill Heinerth in the historic performance hall.
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Author: Rob Howard
Entertaining: Same operation, new location as Embassy Live Music Cafe returns
Popular weekly alcohol-free live music event relocates to The Spire in downtown Kingston.
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Author: Peter Hendra
Published by: The Kingston Whig Standard

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