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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!

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke .. Hosted by ODIN

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke .. Hosted by ODIN

The ‘Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St. Belleville. ON, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Hey karaoke’ers! You don't wanna miss out on our Thirsty Thursday Karaoke Party! This is where Thursday LIVES! The food is fab & the vibes are as cool as your drink. Dive into the ultimate fusion of great bites, chill vibes & karaoke magic! Every week there is a special theme! Sing anything you like […]

Enchanted Holiday Market

Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Enchanted Holiday Market is a three-weekend Christmas spectacular! November 29th to December 1st December 6th to December 8th December 13th to December 15th – Fridays from 5pm – 8pm Saturdays from 11am – 5pm Sundays from 11am – 5pm The Downtown District will be filled with Christmas cheer, holiday vendors, carriage rides, and more! There […]

Free

COLLUSION Live @ The Bistro

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

A Modern Rock style band with incredible sound! After meeting for the first time in 2010. Billy Frost (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Producer) and Shane Vanderlugt (Vocals, Lyrics) quickly found their chemistry and passion for writing and performing songs that can make you weep and make you rock all at the same time. Throughout the years, […]

Enchanted Holiday Market

Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Enchanted Holiday Market is a three-weekend Christmas spectacular! November 29th to December 1st December 6th to December 8th December 13th to December 15th – Fridays from 5pm – 8pm Saturdays from 11am – 5pm Sundays from 11am – 5pm The Downtown District will be filled with Christmas cheer, holiday vendors, carriage rides, and more! There […]

Free

Armchair Traveller Presentation “Two Favourite Ontario Provincial Parks”

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites you to join us for a free travelogue presentation of Richard “Tai” Grove’s exhibitions “Two Favourite Ontario Provincial Parks” on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Meet Tai at 2:00 p.m. and enjoy light refreshments before the presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. This photography exhibition and sale is part of the Armchair Traveller […]

Free

Stand Up for Mental Health

We Thrive Wellness Centre 161 Front St., Downtown Belleville

Join us for a night of laughter and awareness at our Stand Up for Mental Health™ comedy show! This unique event provides a platform for folks who live with mental health challenges to share their stories through stand-up comedy. Each of the amateur comics – Heather Armstrong, Janet Richards, Luisa Sorrentino, Holly Von Michalofski, Johanna Goodfellow […]

$22 – $33

NITETIME DRIVE Rocks The Bistro with Lowery Mills

The ‘Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St. Belleville. ON, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Nitetime Drive is back at our favorite Bistro in Belleville. Come join us for a night of good friends, good food, stellar drinks and of course loud ass rock & roll. If you like catchy rock riffs, guitar solos, and vocal hooks these bands won't disappoint. Original music at it's finest! Show starts @ 9PM! […]

Enchanted Holiday Market

Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Enchanted Holiday Market is a three-weekend Christmas spectacular! November 29th to December 1st December 6th to December 8th December 13th to December 15th – Fridays from 5pm – 8pm Saturdays from 11am – 5pm Sundays from 11am – 5pm The Downtown District will be filled with Christmas cheer, holiday vendors, carriage rides, and more! There […]

Free
Smokin’ Trivia

Smokin’ Trivia

The ‘Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St. Belleville. ON, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Smokin’ Trivia - Every Sunday at 3 pm. Lots of fun categories with questions that range in difficulty for points. There will be lots of prizes for players and swag giveaways throughout each event. There will be so many random bonus points that you’ll swear Oprah is hosting!! You may even win just off those! […]

The Studio of Douglas Von Edelmann presents “Celebration of Song”

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites you to “Celebration of Song” from the Studio of Douglas Von Edelmann on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free concert in Gallery 1! Refreshments will be available and donations are welcome. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. and the concert starts at 3:00. LINK […]

Open Mic & Jam @ The Smokin’ 116 Bistro

Open Mic & Jam @ The Smokin’ 116 Bistro

The ‘Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St. Belleville. ON, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Come hangout every Wednesday from 7-10pm at The Smokin' 116 Bistro for a free Open Mic & Jam night, sponsored by Long & McQuade Belleville! Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome. We will provide a Piano, Acoustic Guitar, and a Cajon, or you can bring your own instrument and rock out!

Christmas in Rosewood – Theatre in the Wings

Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

Please join us for this rollicking comedy by Peter Paylor. Dr. Sheila Shuman is a best-selling author. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on happiness. She’s known around the world by her pen name, Doctor Happy. But she’s stuck in Rosewood. On Christmas Eve. At the Elk’s Hall. In a blizzard. It’s the last […]

$20