You Can’t Miss Artfest!

Artfest is Kingston’s premiere Canada Day Event. Located under the trees in beautiful City Park, more than 150 artists and artisans from across Ontario and Quebec will bring their finest work for three full days, July 1-3. Art! Music! BikeBrush! Live Theatre! Poetry! Food! Kids! Spearhead Beer Garden! Seniors Silver Activity Hub! See you there. We can’t wait. Free admission.

Live Theatre

Experience the magic of live theatre at Artfest Kingston in City Park from July 1st to 3rd, 2023! Prepare to be captivated by the incredible Queen University’s Barefoot Players with daily performances at 11am and 3:30 pm PLUS a free Theatre Arts Workshop daily from 1:15 pm-2:15 pm. DROP INS ARE WELCOME! Located by the Splash Pad.

The Kick & Push Festival Booth B 48, and Blue Canoe Theatre Troupe Booth O 18 will be doing fun activities and pop up performances.

Bike Rally at Artfest

Join Artfest’s Bike Rally for Climate Change! Ride your bike to the open field near the Artist’s Showcase tent (view map below), wear red for Canada Day, and participate in a drone photoshoot on July 1st at 2 pm. Pedal for a greener future and make a powerful statement for sustainability. Let’s ride together and create change!

Live Music Show by Neil Carter

Join us at Artfest Kingston as we proudly present an extraordinary performance by a solo singer and guitar player with over 30 years of experience. Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting sounds of Classic Rock, Country Rock, and the timeless hits of the 50s and 60s.

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Neil is performing July 2, 3:30 – 4:30 pm.

Live Music Show by The Wanted

The Wanted fuse vintage North American folk, blues and country music with rockabilly, bluegrass and rock and roll in a distinctive roots music mash-up. This is full-throated, full-throttle entertainment, imbued with a spirit that is darkly haunting, incisively witty, or just plain fun.

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The Wanted is performing July 2, 5-6pm.