Back to SearchLarge gatherings and events likely will not be permitted again this summer, so the City of Kitchener is rethinking its signature summer events. Many will return in a new format – both virtual and safely in person. Pending provincial restrictions, smaller and more mobile neighborhood events in Kitchener will keep residents connected, while also ensuring safety protocols and gathering limits are followed.
“I know the past 14 months and the most recent stay-at-home order has been tough on all of us. That’s why we’re doing our best to bring summer entertainment and activities to residents across Kitchener in a safe and fun way,” said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “If provincial government restrictions allow, we will be offering many options like pop-up neighbourhood concerts, micro-events and park activities throughout our community for the whole family.”
Some city-run and third-party events will also move online, while others have been cancelled for this summer.
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Rescheduled to fall 2021 |
Neighbours Day has been rescheduled to fall 2021. Stay tune for more information soon. |
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Outdoor Movie Nights |
June, July, August 2021 |
Pre-registered outdoors movie nights across the city. More information to come. |
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Summer 2021 |
Summer Lights will continue in a modified format in DTK. Stay tuned for details. |
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Cancelled for 2021. |
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Summer 2021 |
KW Multicultural Festival organizers are going virtual and offering programming online in 2021. The festival is expected to return in-person in 2022. |
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Kitchener Food Truck Days |
June 2021 |
Kitchener Food Truck Days are expected to return for 2021. Stay tuned for locations and details soon. |
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June 25 - July 1, 2021 |
Event organizers are looking at opportunities for smaller activations across the city in 2021. Stay tuned for more details. |
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Cancelled for 2021. |
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Cancelled for 2021. |
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Cherry Festival |
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Cancelled for 2021. |
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July 2021 |
Cruising on King is expected to take on a new format for 2021. Stay tuned for more details on mini cruising events across the city. |
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October 2021 |
Kultrun World Music Festival is moving to October in a hybrid of in person and online activations based on Provincial guidelines. More information to come. |
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September 17-19, 2021 |
Kitchener Ribfest has been tentatively rescheduled to Sept 17-19. Stay tuned for more information. |
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Cancelled for 2021. |
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Downtown Cycling Race |
Cancelled for 2021. |
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August 2021 |
Kitchener Blues Festival is expected to provide live music throughout the downtown based on Provincial guidelines in addition to online performances. |
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Weekends throughout August 2021 |
Kidspark is expected to be offered in a new format with smaller mobile neighbourhood events across the city in 2021. Stay tuned for more details. |
“If public health guidelines permit, we’ll be bringing the Canada Day experience to neighbourhoods through a variety of smaller activations,” said Jeff Young, manager of special events for the City of Kitchener. “Health and safety are our top priorities, but we’re keeping optimistic about offering smaller unique experiences across our community this summer – because everyone needs a bit of fun.”
More information about the City's events and festivals, visit www.kitchener.ca/events.
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For more information:
Shawn Falcao
Manager, Corporate Communications
shawn.falcao@kitchener.ca
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