What's On

The Isabel welcomes back the JUNO Award–winning New Orford String Quartet for a special public concert inspired by the Northern Tornadoes Project, a Canadian research initiative exploring how tornado patterns are changing due to climate change. Presented as part of the Currents of Change residency, this concert features music shaped by environmental data and explores themes of nature, transformation, and resilience. 

Join the Kingston Symphony as we bring to life this classic tale by Mordecai Richler, with music by award-winning Canadian composer, Dean Burry, and text adapted by the author's son Jacob Richler.

Join the Queen’s University Orchestra and Choral Ensemble for a performance of Dan Forrest’s newest and most expansive work to date – CREATION

From Handel to Humperdink, and Strauss to Gilbert and Sullivan, come enjoy an evening at the opera with an included performance from the Queen's Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

The Queen's University Wind Ensemble, directed by Dan Tremblay, presents Folklore & Fantasy for Wind Ensemble, a selection of vibrant and rhythmically driven works by corner stone composers.

⭐ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Kingston! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Persian music as the Amir Amiri Ensemble takes you on a journey through the rich cultural tapestry of Iran.

Kuné World is an eleven-piece collective made up of ten musicians from all over the world and one Métis-Canadian. Through music, they speak to their roots, even as they envision a pluralistic future.

A moving performance unites neurodiverse artists and caregivers’ voices, blending film and dance from birth to adulthood, revealing how love, care, and creativity shape art, relationships, and lived experience together.

Join a free community event focused on living well with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

The Kingston Symphony season concludes with an enduring and much-loved masterwork: Mahler's gargantuan Fifth Symphony.

Celebrate the launch of our 2026–2027 Season with an afternoon of refreshments and a special presentation unveiling the exciting performances and artists coming to our stage next year.

Violinist James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism, and an unfaltering musicality, Ehnes is a favourite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls.

After our sold-out, show-stopping performances in 2024 and 2025, The Isabel Voices returns with not one, but two dazzling shows! Don’t miss this high-energy celebration of Broadway’s biggest hits!

Day 1 of the Semi-Final Rounds of the 2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition at the Isabel! Join us in watching today’s top young Canadian pianists.