Festivals & Events
August
| Wednesday DTK Live: Happy Hour |
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Vogelsang Green Wednesdays - August 2,9,16,23,30 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Step into Vogelsang Green and let the rhythm whisk you away on a musical journey. Explore the vibrant streets of DTK as you indulge in the delightful array of happy hour offerings. Brought to you buy the businesses of DTK in partnership with Good Productions Company |
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Live at Lunch in Carl Zehr Square |
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This favourite lunchtime music series is back!
Wednesday, August 30th
Live at Lunch is brought to you, in part, by Central Ontario Musicians' Local 226. |
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Thursdays DTK Live: Pop-up Concerts |
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Various Locations Thursdays - August 3,17,24,31 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m
Every Thursday evening, amid the bustling streets and vibrant cityscape, hidden nooks and charming corners come alive with the sweet melodies of surprise pop-up concerts. Brought to you by the businesses of DTK in partnership with Good Productions Company
Follow along with us on Instagram for weekly updates |
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Fridays Sunset Sessions |
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Vogelsang Green Fridays - August 4,18,25 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
An intimate concert at sundown every Friday in Vogelsang Green. Brought to you by the businesses of DTK in partnership with Good Productions Company. |
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The Night Market |
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Friday, August 11 Discover the strange and extraordinary at the enigmatic NIGHT MARKET. Embraced by twinkling lights and moody soundscapes, a collection of peculiar artists and vendors will be showcasing their beautifully eccentric creations. From strange artworks to offbeat crafts and unconventional gifts, this market is a treasure trove for those seeking something truly one-of-a-kind. The event is hosted by the award-winning artist known as My Pet Skeleton, who will also be showcasing his works. |
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Kitchener Musical Society Band |
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Sunday, August 20 |
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Witch + Wellness Market: Harvest fest |
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Friday, August 18 Witch + Wellness welcomes all those a little weird, witchy and everything in between. Kitchener's premier witchy festival featuring local vendors, artists and performers. |
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Kitchener Musical Society Band |
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Sunday, August 20 |
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Saturdays Sunny Sessions |
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Hong Kong Plaza - 265 King St. E Saturdays - August 5,19,26 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Experience the magic that unfolds when music and community come together in perfect harmony. Brought to you by the businesses of DTk in partnership with Good Company. |
September
| Awesome Happens Here: Community Events (Sept 29-Oct 5) |
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Friday, September 29 -Sunset Sessions in Vogelsang Green -Rusty Nail Comedy Show at The Crazy Canuck -Live music at Rich Uncle Tavern -Ben Stager and stevedave live at the Yeti Cafe -Convergence, Dirty Happy, B2B, DJ Laf at the Hub -Moulin Rouge Singalong at the Apollo Cinema -”I Love You and It Hurts” Performance at KPL Central Saturday, September 30 -Rusty Nail Comedy Show at The Crazy Canuck -Hockey: Faster Than Ever Exhibit -The Dirty Nil live at the Hub -DJ Aaron Francis live at The Yeti Cafe -O:se Kenhionhara:tie Land Back Camp Panel at KWAG -Top Shelf Burlesque at Sugar Run Bar -Women’s Volleyball Drop-in at Kitchener Downtown Community Centre -Sunny Sounds at Hong Kong Plaza -D&D Saturday’s at The Adventurers Guild -Live music at Rich Uncle Tavern -Oktoberfest Market Festival at Kitchener Farmers Market -Neopolitan Pizza Cooking Class at Relish Cooking Studio -Oh No, We’re Tabletop! Improv Show at 44 Gaukel -Researching the History of your Home in the Grace Schmidt Room at KPL Central Sunday, October 1 -Red Light Sundays at Sugar Run Bar
-Trivia night at McCabes Kitchener Tuesday, October 3 -First Nation Public Library Week Elder’s Panel at KPL Central -Open Space: Games and Social Drop-in at KPL Central -Bookbinding for Beginners at KPL Central Wednesday, October 4 -Lone Wolf Wednesdays at The Adventurers Guild -Stand-up Comedy w/ Olivia Stadler live at Sugar Run -The Worlds End: Oktoberfest Celebration! at The Apollo Cinema -First Nation Public Library Week Elder’s Panel at KPL Central -Music in the Lounge: Taff Rapids Stringband at KPL Central -Let’s Talk: High School Partnership Program at KPL Central -Latin American Film Festival at KPL Central -Onion Honey at The Grand Trunk Saloon Thursday, October 5
-DTK Live Pop-Up Concert at Various Locations -Rock Band Night at AOK Craft Beer + Arcade -Open Mic Night at Cafe Pyrus -Lucky Bug Farms Pop-Up at Legacy Greens -Oktoberfest Block Party at Gaukel Block -Lets Roast Cooking Class at Relish Cooking Studio -First Nation Public Library Week Elder’s Panel at KPL Central -Women’s English Conversation Circle -Thursday Afternoon Movies at KPL Central -Grant Writing for Racialized Communities Workshop at KPL Central -85 Queen: An Evening with David McPherson at KPL Central |
| Thursdays DTK Live: Pop-up Concerts |
| Various Locations
Thursdays - September 7,14,21,28 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m
Every Thursday evening, amid the bustling streets and vibrant cityscape, hidden nooks and charming corners come alive with the sweet melodies of surprise pop-up concerts. Brought to you by the businesses of DTK in partnership with Good Company
Follow along with us on Instagram for weekly updates |
| Fridays Sunset Sessions |
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Vogelsang Green Fridays - September 15,22,29 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
An intimate concert at sundown every Friday in Vogelsang Green. Brought to you by the businesses of DTK in partnership with Good Production Company. |
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Saturdays Sunny Sessions |
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Hong Kong Plaza - 265 King St. E Saturdays - September 9,16,23,30 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Experience the magic that unfolds when music and community come together in perfect harmony. Brought to you by the businesses of DTk in partnership with Good Company. |
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Roller Disco in DTK - NO SKATING ON SEPT 29 |
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Carl Zehr Square DJ PDK will spin all night to keep you grooving, so grab a friend and your skates and get ready to roller disco dance the night away!
No skates? No problem! Skate rentals are available for a $10 rental fee. Kids and Adult skate sizes are available.
More details at DTK Roller Disco! |
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KWFamous Art Hop |
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September 8 & 9 |
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Take Back the Night |
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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IMPACT Theatre Festival |
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September 26-Oct 1 Over the past several years, many socio-political issues have continued to challenge meaningful change; Despite this, MT Space and the IMPACT Theatre festival continues developing multiple initiatives and projects in parallel supporting new collaborations between artists, the training and inspiration of new artists just starting their journey, and continues to develop, premiere and tour our own theatrical creations. |
October
| Oktoberfest |
| October 5-8 Downtown Kitchener - Gaukel Block Join us Thursday, October 5th to Sunday, October 8th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – along King Street from Queen Street to City Hall, and down Gaukel Street to the Willkommen Platz Craft Biergarten in the Gaukel Block at 44 Gaukel Street! Raise your stein in the craft biergarten, savour authentic German cuisine from one of our food vendors, shop our local vendor market, or sing along in front of the stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK! Oktoberfest Block Party! October 5 4-11pm Featuring country-rock band The Road Hammers and authentic Bavarian entertainment straight from Germany, Dorfrocker! Local fan favourites The Golden Keys and The Western Swing Authority bring their high energy shows to make this a party you don’t want to miss! Details at www.oktoberfest.ca |
| DOGtoberfest |
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October 7 & 8 |
November
| Coming Soon! |
December
| Christkindl Market |
| December 7-10 Kitchener City Hall For 4 days in December, the streets of Kitchener transform into a traditional festival of Christmas that dates back 700 years. Known as Christkindl Market, this event recreates the sights, sounds, smells and spirit of the Christmas festivals found across Germany. More details at Christkindl Market - City of Kitchener |
| New Year's Eve |
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December 31, 2022 6 p.m. to midnight Carl Zehr Square, 200 King Street West
Celebrate New Year's Eve with:
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