Kitchener 
Various locations in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
June 4, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Open Ears is a festival that has become a central pillar of the community, sharing values of innovation and disruption. Read more…
04 Jun
Summer Festival - Kitchener
19 Jun
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
June 19, 2026
$75 + any applicable taxes and fees
Craft Beer. Local Food. Good Times. Read more…
20 Jun
Victoria Park, Kitchener
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free
Celebrate the diversity of Waterloo Region through food, music, and culture from around the world! This is a vibrant weekend of performances, connection, and community where everyone… Read more…
26 Jun
Carl Zehr Square and King Street between Water and Frederick, Kitchener
June 26, 2026
Free
Held in downtown Kitchener, this is the region’s best classic car show and street party with classic cars lining King Street surrounded by live entertainment and bustling… Read more…
10 Jul
Various Venues, Elora
July 10, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Free and ticketed
The village of Elora will resound with live music once again, with performances by The Elora Singers, international guest artists, and celebrated Canadian musicians. Our line-up of… Read more…
10 Jul
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Kultrún is a free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world. Read more…
11 Jul
Various locations in Kitchener
July 11, 2026 To July 18, 2026
Free and ticketed
AfroVibes Festival is a dynamic cultural event that celebrates and elevates African heritage in Canada. Read more…
17 Jul
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Weekend: $159 & UP
Hillside Festival brings together acclaimed and groundbreaking artists for the ultimate musical celebration! Read more…
17 Jul
Victoria Park, Kitchener
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone – all in the open atmosphere of Victoria Park. Read more…
17 Jul
Waterloo City Centre parking lot, across from Willis Way
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
The Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival is an annual 3 day FREE music festival held in Waterloo Ontario, encouraging all genres of jazz. Read more…
18 Jul
Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge
July 18, 2026
$22.63 - $27.96
Join us for the annual Cambridge Scottish Festival. Read more…
23 Jul
South Brant Legion Br £90, 72 King St N, Brant
July 23, 2026 To July 25, 2026
$20 to $30
Enjoy live country music and camping. Read more…
24 Jul
Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener
July 24, 2026 To July 25, 2026
Free
Get ready to travel back in time at Wayback Festival! Join us for a day of music, entertainment and fun. Read more…
25 Jul
191 Saint Andrew Street West, Fergus
July 25, 2026
FREE
Join us for a free, family-oriented day of medieval fun & merriment. Read more…
06 Aug
Various Venues, Kitchener
August 6, 2026 To August 9, 2026
519-571-2555
Free & Ticketed
With over thirty-five acts to see, Kitchener Blues Festival is one of the largest blues festivals in Canada. See international blues acts and local talent. Read more…
07 Aug
Riverside Park, 49 King St W, Cambridge
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
Annual Cambridge Rotary Ribfest will be filling the city with the amazing smells of barbecue this summer! Read more…
07 Aug
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
5197870099
Weekend $80 - $90
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town… Read more…
15 Aug
251 Jacob St, New Hamburg
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$20
Moparfest ia Canada’s Largest all Mopar Car Show. Read more…
16 Aug
Victoria Park, Kitchener
August 16, 2026
Free
Kids of all ages are invited to the annual festival in Victoria Park, bringing together music, learning, food, and so much more. Read more…
27 Aug
Located behind Waterloo City Hall at 100 Regina Street South and William Street East
August 27, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free; Tips to artists appreciated
The Waterloo Busker Carnival is fun for the whole family with something for all ages. Read more…
28 Aug
Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Rain or shine, this event provides musical entertainment, a midway, kids area, classic cars, a beverage tent, marketplace and of course, delicious, mouth-watering RIBS! Guelph’s Favourite Festival… Read more…
11 Sep
Downtown Fergus, Ontario
September 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
Free
Downtown Fergus will be transformed into a Victorian steampunk festival extravaganza. Read more…
19 Sep
Waterloo Park West, Westmount Rd Entrance, Waterloo
September 19, 2026
TBA
The Royal Medieval Faire brings the magical Kingdom of Mearth alive in Waterloo Park! Read more…
19 Sep
Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., Elmira
September 19, 2026
Free
Join us as we celebrate the first-ever Multicultural Festival of Elmira on September 21st at Gibson Park (Kate’s Place). Read more…