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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!

Lorraine Roy’s “Living Language Land: Word Portraits from the Earth”

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception for “Living Language Land: Word Portraits from the Earth” on Saturday, November 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meet the artist, Lorraine Roy, and learn more about this travelling exhibition that features textile appliqué artwork. Free event! Everyone welcome, light refreshments available. This show will […]

LIVE MUSIC: Happy Ghost Gang @ Meyers Creek Brewing

Meyers Creek Brewing 60 Dundas St E, Belleville

Playing music from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and even some of of their favs from now. The Happy Ghost Gang have worked hard at honing their hunting harmonies and song selections to keep everyone happy and singing along. Jess and Ben musicians from Belleville, Ontario together are the Happy Ghost Gang. They have been recording […]

Free

Pinnacle Music School presents ROCK BAND

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St, belleville, Canada

Join us for a rockin’ evening in Belleville! Belleville’s very own School of Rock! Presented by Pinnacle Music School Get ready to be blown away by the incredible talents of our young musicians!  They are TOMORROW’S STARS TODAY, and you won’t want to miss their electrifying performances. Come and show your support for these budding […]

Free

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Belleville

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most well-loved comedies. Join us at the Pinnacle Playhouse from November 28th to December 15th. Evening shows run from 7:30 to 10:00 and the Sunday matinees run from 2:00 to 4:30pm. “The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, and so it is for four young […]

$16.50 – $26.50

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Belleville

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most well-loved comedies. Join us at the Pinnacle Playhouse from November 28th to December 15th. Evening shows run from 7:30 to 10:00 and the Sunday matinees run from 2:00 to 4:30pm. “The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, and so it is for four young […]

$16.50 – $26.50

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, […]

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

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Belleville

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most well-loved comedies. Join us at the Pinnacle Playhouse from November 28th to December 15th. Evening shows run from 7:30 to 10:00 and the Sunday matinees run from 2:00 to 4:30pm. “The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, and so it is for four young […]

$16.50 – $26.50

Breakfast with Santa at The Bistro..

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

Looking for a fun and affordable ‘Christmas’ family breakfast? Breakfast with Santa at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s stopping by The Smokin’ 116 Bistro to spread some holiday cheer! Join us for a magical morning filled with joy and surprises. Date: Sunday December 1st , 2024 Time: Breakfast […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Belleville

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most well-loved comedies. Join us at the Pinnacle Playhouse from November 28th to December 15th. Evening shows run from 7:30 to 10:00 and the Sunday matinees run from 2:00 to 4:30pm. “The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander, and so it is for four young […]

$16.50 – $26.50

EASTSIDE RAVENS – Improv Show

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

Hey Belleville area friends…Come watch our local High school put on an amazing Improv show for you. You will be mesmerized by the talents of our students “eastside’s Improv Team is a group of creative theatrical individuals who love performing on stage and creating scenes on the fly with suggestions from the audience. The team […]