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Community Events

There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

This page is updated frequently. Check back often to stay up to date with the latest activities and events in the Downtown District!

Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her […]

Fall Show at Gallery 121

Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works […]

Free

Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her […]

Fall Show at Gallery 121

Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works […]

Free

Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her […]

Belleville Diwali & Canadian Food Expo

Belleville Market Square

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It’s the most widely celebrated holiday of the year in […]

Free

Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her […]

Adult Chess Club

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Belleville Public Library’s Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets on Mondays at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program.

To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email [email protected]. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you’d like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

Fall Show at Gallery 121

Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works […]

Free

Crochet Tuesdays

Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

Join the Bridging Communities project!

Bridging Communities – Crochet Circle with artist/educator Emebet Belete
Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation where community members will create crochet, and cover the downtown Front Street Bridge in stripes, blocks and patterns! Over the past year, she has taught and involved students in six area schools in the art of crochet.

Open for youth and adults, experienced and beginners, individuals, families and friends!

How You Can Get Involved:
Crochet a piece (or more!) for the bridge.
Join the organizing committee to help steer the project.
Teach others to crochet and share your skills.
Help distribute crocheting materials to participants.
Collaborate with your group or organization to crochet pieces.
Form a crochet group with friends or partners.
Sponsor a pillar to support the project financially.
Donate yarn to ensure we have enough materials.
Contribute to the GoFundMe to help cover project costs.
Supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Belleville, Quinte Arts Council

Free

Night Light Walk

Empire Theatre 321 Front Street, Belleville

Join us for the Night Light Walk 2025, a moving community event where we walk together under the night sky in support of the Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ and Three Oaks Foundation.

Every step we take helps raise awareness and funds for women and children affected by domestic violence in our community. Together, we light the path toward safety, hope, and healing.

What to Expect:
* A glowing walk through downtown Belleville
* Powerful moments of solidarity and remembrance
* Community, connection, and purpose
* Opportunities to fundraise and show support

Whether you’re walking, volunteering, or sponsoring – your involvement makes a difference.
Save the date, gather your friends, and help us shine a light for change.

Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location:
Empire Theatre, Downtown Belleville
321 Front St, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z9

Register or Donate Here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/103622/royal-lepage-shelter-foundation-night-light-walk-belleville-2025
Check out our event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19mHb9KiXr/

Fall Show at Gallery 121

Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works […]

Free