Kitchener 
The Kitchener-Waterloo region comes alive with vibrant summer festivals that showcase the diverse culture and lively spirit of the community.
Photo Credit: Royal Medieval Faire
Music lovers can groove to the beats of the Kitchener Blues Festival, while food enthusiasts can indulge in delicious treats at the Multicultural Festival. The region’s summer festivals offer a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories in the warm and festive atmosphere of Kitchener-Waterloo.
FYI: We have included Guelph-Wellington County events also in this article.
Summer Fun: Things to Do This Summer in Kitchener-Waterloo
Guelph Youth Music Centre - Recital Hall, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph
May 22, 2026 To June 19, 2026
Full Concert Series $90 - $240
It’s Guelph Musicfest’s 20th Anniversary! In celebration, this season features a dynamite lineup of great composers and superlative musicians, all designed to lift your spirits ... »
75 King Street South, Waterloo
June 18, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Full pass $189 + HST
Join us for the very first Waterloo Salsa Bachata Festival — a three-day celebration of music, movement, and community in the heart of Waterloo. »
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
June 19, 2026
$75 + any applicable taxes and fees
Craft Beer. Local Food. Good Times. Joins us for a night of fun, while sampling the best our Region has to offer. »
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 ... »
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Kultrún is a free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world. »
RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
$3
Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin' good BBQ!! »
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. »
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. »
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 ... »
Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge
July 18, 2026
$22.63 - $27.96
Join us for the annual Cambridge Scottish Festival. A Scottish celebration filled with pipe bands, highland dance, heavy weight events, highland cattle & more »
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. »
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. With hits that will take you back ... »
Marden Park, 7368 Wellington County Road 30, Guelph
August 1, 2026 To August 3, 2026
$12 - $20, depending on age
Come visit the pirate village of Dry Bluffs - a glorious day out for the whole family. There's food and ale; merchants and crafters, and more entertainment ... »
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. The outstanding ... »
Lions Harbour Park, Goderich
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$24.86 to $50.85
Bourque Émissaires, Brian Taheny, Caroline Keane & Tom Delany with Alison Crossey, Huron Harp School, Jess & Richard Arrowsmith, Kavaz, Kim & Travis Teed, Maggie’s Wake, Matt & Kim Watroba, ... »
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 of ... »
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo
August 14, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$10-$15
Eight new plays created by members of the KWLT community! The New Works Festival is back! After its successful debut in 2024, KWLT’s New Works Collective are ... »
251 Jacob St, New Hamburg
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$20
Moparfest ia Canada’s Largest all Mopar Car Show. »
Graceland Festival Grounds, 557 Walter Street, Lucknow
August 27, 2026 To August 29, 2026
$75 & up
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields is an exciting music festival tailored for friends and family in small-town, rural Ontario. 100% of proceeds are donated to charity to ... »
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. »
Whistling Gardens, 698 Concession 3 Townsend, Wilsonville
August 28, 2026 To September 26, 2026
$20 to $32.50 + taxes and fees
Festival of Fountains – The Night Gardens introduces guests to a highly visual immersive visitor experience to indulge all your senses! This interpretive storytelling experience of music, water, ... »
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 ... »
Keterson Park, 55 Wellington St, Mitchell
September 4, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$10
The Biggest "Little" Fair in Ontario since 1854. »
Victoria Park, 32 Dill St, Kitchener
September 5, 2026
Free
Encore your summer with this unforgettable free concert! There’s no better way to wrap up the season than a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and live ... »
30 Park Hill Rd W, Cambridge
September 10, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$30 SuperSaver all-day admission and ride pass
For over 180 years Cambridge has in many ways been defined by our celebration of local culture and diversity at the annual Cambridge Fall Fair. With an eclectic ... »
Dundalk Fair Grounds and Arena, Dundalk
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
TBA
Join us for a weekend of family fun - truck & tractor pull, exhibits, vendors, live entertainment, livestock shows, free kids’ zone & inflatables, and much more! »
Downtown Fergus, Ontario
September 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
Free
Downtown Fergus will be transformed into a Victorian steampunk festival extravaganza. With juried vendors, fashion shows, a scavenger hunt and much more. »
Belmont Village, Belmont Ave W, Kitchener
September 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
6474550585
Free
Belmont Village Bestival is a European-style music and art street festival in Belmont Village, a neighbourhood nestled between Kitchener and Waterloo. Who is it for? All ages ... »
293 James St, Paisley
September 13, 2026
$2 - $10
Paisley Agricultural Society Mission "Celebrating Agricultural Traditions'. The Entire Family Will Enjoy the Famous Heavy Horse Show, 4-H Beef & Dairy Invitational Shows, Homemade Food, Interactive Games, Entertainment & ... »
Polski Dom 2000, 2711 Shantz Station Rd., Breslau
September 13, 2026
519 505 0987
$5 per person children under 14 free of charge
Dozynki is a celebration of thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest dating back to 16th century Poland. It remains a long-standing tradition in Polish communities throughout the world, ... »
Across Ontario
September 18, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events ... »
Fair Grounds, 11 George St S, Harriston
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$5 to $10
Join us for the Fall Fair the second Saturday after Labour Day in September! »
Village of Eden Mills, ON
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Early Bird $10 to $35
Annual literary festival for all ages in an idyllic outdoor setting near Guelph. The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is a magical celebration of literature in a warm, ... »
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$4 - $10
Whether you're a veteran fair goer or first time attendee there's something for everyone at the Fair. Come for a day, an evening or the whole weekend. ... »
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! »
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). »
Uptown Waterloo, 75 King Street, South, Waterloo
September 19, 2026
Free.
Explore uptown Waterloo like never before! Lumen is an annual, free, all-ages festival that is open to the public and run by the City of Waterloo’s ... »