25 things to do in Kingston summer 2019

By Visit Kingston

Let’s kick off summer 2019 in Kingston with Canada Day celebrations and roll right into an incredible lineup of festivals ranging from music to theatre, food, and everything in between. It’s going to be a fun three months so start planning!

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1. Canada Day Celebrations 2019 in Downtown Kingston — July 1, 2019

1. Canada Day Celebrations 2019: Downtown Kingston - July 1, 2019

2. Artfest Kingston at City Park — June 29 – July 1, 2019

2. ArtFest Kingston: City Park - June 29 - July 1, 2019

3. Cirque du Soleil Crystal at the Leon’s Centre — July 3-7, 2019

Cirque Du Soleil Crystal: Leon's Centre - July 3-7, 2019

4. Kingston Buskers Rendezvous 2019 in Downtown Kingston — July 4-7, 2019

4. Kingston Buskers Rendezvous: Downtown Kingston - July 4-7, 2019

5. Storefront Fringe Festival in Downtown Kingston — July 19-27, 2019

5. Storefront Fringe Festival 2019: Downtown Kingston - July 19-27, 2019

6. Fort Henry Annual Tattoo at Fort Henry — July 27, 2019

6. Fort Henry Annual Tattoo: Fort Henry - July 27, 2019

7. The Kick & Push Festival at The Grand Theatre — Dates to be announced

7. The Kick & Push Festival 2019: The Grand Theatre - Dates TBD

8. Taste of Kingston Festival at Confederation Park — July 28, 2019

8. Taste of Kingston Festival 2019: Confederation Park - July 28, 2019

9. Kingston Penitentiary Tours — All Summer Long

9. Kingston Pen Tours: The Kingston Penitentiary - All month long

10. Movies in Springer Market Square — Thursday Nights

10. Movies in the Square: Springer Market Square - Thursday Nights

11. Haunted Walk Tour departing from Downtown Kingston — Daily

11. Haunted Walk Tour: Downtown Kingston - Daily

12. Chef Cooking Demos at Springer Market Square — Saturdays

12. Chef Cooking Demos: Springer Market Square - Saturdays

13. Princess Street Promenade 2019 — August 3, 2019

13. Princess Street Promenade 2019: Downtown Kingston - August 3, 2019

14. The 38th Annual Kingston Women’s Art Festival at City Park — August 18, 2019

14. 28th Annual Kingston Women's Art Festival: City Park - August 18, 2019

15. Back to the Farm: Beer & Music Festival at MacKinnon Brothers Brewery — August 18, 2019

15. Back to the Farm: Beer & Music Festival - Mackinnon Brothers Brewery - August 18, 2019

16. 1000 Islands Cruises departing from Confederation Basin — All Summer Long

16. 1000 Islands Cruises: Starts at Confederation Basin - All Summer Long

17. Limestone City Blues Festival in Downtown Kingston — August 22-25, 2019

17. Limestone City Blues Festival: Downtown Kingston - August 22-25, 2019

18. Wolfe Island Music Festival — August 9–10, 2019

18. Wolfe Island Music Festival: Wolfe Island - Dates TBD

19. Kingston Ribfest & Craft Beer Show at Memorial Centre — September 6-8, 2019

19. Kingston RibFest & Craft Beer Show : Memorial Centre - September 6-8, 2019

20. The 10th Anniversary Kingston Multicultural Arts Festival at Confederation Park — September 8, 2019

20. Multicultural Arts Fest: Confederation Park - September 8, 2019

21. Classic Kingston Food Tours starting at the Visitor Information Centre — Various Days

21. Classic Kingston Food Tours: Starts at the Visitor Information Centre - Various Days

22. Rockin’ the Big House at the Kingston Penitentiary — September 14, 2019

22. Rockin' The Big House: Kingston Penitentiary - September 14, 2019

23. Kingston Poutine Feast at City Park — September 19-22, 2019

23. Kingston Poutine Feast: City Park - September 19-22, 2019

24. Kingston WritersFest in Downtown Kingston — September 25-29, 201924. Kingston WritersFest: Downtown Kingston - September 25-29, 2019

25. Fall Art After Dark in Downtown Kingston — September 27, 2019

25. Fall Art After Dark 2019: Downtown Kingston - September 27, 2019