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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 Arts Festival – Art Crawl

Downtown Belleville Gallery District

Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville […]

Free

Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National […]

Free

The Doodle Group

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free

Belleville Arts Festival – Writing Workshop

Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Join award-winning local authors Linda Bond and Joy Lynn Goddard in this lively and interactive writing workshop that offers tips and tricks to breathe life into your story. By exploring […]

$20

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 Arts Festival – Art Crawl

Downtown Belleville Gallery District

Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville […]

Free

Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National […]

Free

Kids Got Talent

The Empire Theater 321 Front Street, Belleville

Kids Got Talent is the signature fundraising event for the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville. This exciting and heartwarming talent showcase celebrates the incredible abilities of youth aged 4 to 17 from across our region. Singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comedians, and other young performers take the stage in a joyful celebration of talent, creativity, and confidence.

The event is inclusive of all skill levels and open to children of all abilities. It offers a rare opportunity for local youth to shine in a professional theatre setting while their friends, family, and community cheer them on.

Proceeds from Kids Got Talent directly support the Children’s Safety Village and its mission to provide free safety education programs on topics like fire safety, street safety, internet safety, and more. Every ticket purchased and every donation made goes toward creating a safer future for the children in our community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, inspiration, and community spirit — all for a great cause.

Kids Got Talent 2025

Empire Theatre 321 Front Street, Belleville

Kids Got Talent – Live at The Empire Theatre Looking for a fun night out with family, friends, or even a date? Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at […]

$20

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 Arts Festival – Art Crawl

Downtown Belleville Gallery District

Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville […]

Free

Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National […]

Free