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Celebrate Canada and the art of storytelling with your Kingston Symphony! Wonderful music inspired by our country awaits, including a special presentation of Carrier’s famous short story, The Hockey Sweater

In the Darbar brings North Indian classical dance and music to life through a dynamic exchange between dancer and drummer, celebrating Indo-Canadian identity with dazzling spins, intricate footwork, and rich rhythm

An opportunity for the University to honour recipients for their distinguished service to Queen's University.

Internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki has captivated audiences worldwide with his poetic insight and refined virtuosity. In this recital, he explores dance-inspired works by Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, and Béla Bartók, culminating in Chopin’s triumphant Polonaise in A-flat Major.

Begin your holiday season with this magical candlelit tradition, featuring Ola Gjeilo’s stunning Dreamweaver with string orchestra. This year, we are thrilled to welcome emerging Canadian soloist and award-winning harpist, Juliette Duguay. Juliette’s artistry and mastery of the harp have already dazzled audiences across her home province of Québec, and we are delighted to share her talents with you in this moving holiday program. Two breathtaking performances of music, peace, and wonder.

The Kingston Choral Society season begins with "The Heart of Winter: A Choral Advent", celebration of the magic and mystery of the Advent season.

Join the Queen's University Wind Ensemble presenting works from Vaughan Williams, Persichetti, and Curnow, evoking mischief, nostalgia, and the wonders of nature.

The Jupiter Ensemble unites some of today’s most dynamic young period-instrument artists in performances of electrifying energy and artistry.

Celebrate Christmas with an incredible night of live music, special guests and some of Kingston’s favourite performers, while helping Lionhearts launch an ambitious new campaign: Lionhearts 1000.

Founded in 1996, Swing Shift Big Band is recognized as one of Canada’s premier big bands, known for high-energy performances, powerhouse vocals, and a full, classic horn section.

Join the Queen's Orchestra for romance, longing and resolution playing repertoire by Mendelssohn, Bizet, and Schubert.

Join the Kingston Symphony for the meeting of opera and orchestra, and experience two masterpieces depicting generational love and friendship, Puccini’s immortal La Bohème and, Martinů’s astonishing Epic of Gilgamesh.

We look forward to welcoming graduates and their guests back to Kingston to celebrate Fall 2026 Convocation

Kingston Symphony’s Candlelight Christmas is Kingston’s most beloved holiday musical tradition. Revel in all of your Christmas favourites with your Kingston Symphony and our friends in the Kingston Choral Society.

Canadian vocal harmony trio Good Lovelies’ much-loved Christmas Tour returns this December as they celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band!