Due to air quality concerns, City of Kitchener programs, events and services may be impacted. Please check back regularly for additional updates.
The Kitchener Market will be open this Saturday, July 18, for a limited-time outdoor experience in the Breezeway, featuring local farmers, makers and vendors. While the Market building and Food Court will remain closed following this weekend’s fire, we are pleased to welcome the community back to shop and support local.
Due to air quality concerns, City of Kitchener programs, events and services may be impacted. Please check back regularly for additional updates.
The City of Kitchener is accepting applications from entertainers for the 2026 Christkindl Market, taking place this year on December 3-6 and December 10-13.
Kitchener Fire crews responded to a fire at the Kitchener Market at 1:02 am on July 12, 2026. The fire appears to have originated within a vendor stall. The suspected source of the fire is unknown but foul play is not suspected. There are no reported injuries.
The City of Kitchener is inviting residents to share “what matters most” as work continues on the City’s next Strategic Plan.
Starting this week, City of Kitchener Street Teams will be out in neighbourhoods and community spaces across the city, connecting with residents and gathering feedback.
Residents can also participate online by visiting: engagewr.ca/KitchenerStrategicPlan
From Sunday, July 26 to Friday, July 31, King Street from Young Street to College Street will transform into a vibrant pedestrian-only destination filled with free activities, live entertainment, games, markets, music, dancing and more.
Unfortunately, Loverboy will no longer perform at Wayback Festival on Saturday, July 25, due to a health-related issue within the band's touring party. Wayback Festival will continue as planned on July 24 and 25 in downtown Kitchener, with two days of classic rock, tribute performances and Canadian music favourites.
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City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
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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