Announced during Mayor Vrbanovic’s 2025 State of the City address, Kitchener Takes the Stage is a live music showcase and the official launch of Kitchener LIVE, a new one-stop digital destination for residents and visitors looking to discover arts and entertainment events and information across the city.
Taking place Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, the event features an evening of performances from standout local and regional talent.
The City of Kitchener is expanding access to recreation through a new partnership with Equip Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart), providing free access to sports and fitness equipment at community locations across the city.
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic delivered his 2026 State of the City address this evening at The Glovebox, outlining a clear vision for Kitchener’s future built on local leadership, collaboration, and action.
The City of Kitchener is launching another vibrant season of family‑friendly summer events designed to bring neighbours together and celebrate this community. With beloved favourites and brand-new celebrations, this is set to be a season of fun for all ages.
The City of Kitchener today celebrated the official reopening of the upgraded outdoor spaces at the Centreville‑Chicopee Community Centre, following a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with residents, community partners and local officials.
The revitalization upgrades outdoor amenities originally built in the 1980s and 1990s, ensuring the community centre continues to serve as a vibrant gathering place for residents of all ages.
The City of Kitchener has introduced Kitchener LIVE (KitchenerLIVE.ca), a new one-stop digital destination for arts and entertainment across the city.
Through Kitchener LIVE, users can explore events and purchase tickets across multiple City-owned venues and event spaces including Centre In The Square, The Registry Theatre, Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, and The Aud. The platform is designed to be a trusted source for residents, visitors and artists looking to tap-in to the City’s creative heartbeat.
Do you have an idea for a great neighbourhood project?
The LoveMyHood Matching Grant supports projects that bring neighbours together, build connections, and create new programs and spaces that make Kitchener a great community. Past projects include little libraries, community gardens, greening projects, neighbourhood pop-up markets, street parties, art murals, neighbourhood programs and more.
Fire crews were called to Tudor Street at 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, due to a significant structure fire affecting multiple townhomes. Seven trucks were dispatched.
All residents are accounted for and there are no reported injuries to occupants. Residents from all units will be displaced, and arrangements are underway to secure temporary housing.
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The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.
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