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!
Sunday Blues Jam at UpFront Cafe features Backtracks with Terry Rose, Steve Fralick and friends.
The Jam is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1 – 4 pm. All welcome!
Doors open: noon
Music: 1 – 4 pm
No cover
BYOG (guitar)
Licensed venue
Snacks and pastries
A Free Art Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Belleville
FREE ART is hidden in secret spots throughout downtown—and it’s yours to find and keep!
Pick Up Your Map
BAA Gallery, 208 Front St.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hunt begins at NOON
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARTWORK:
FIND a piece of art.
FILL IN your info on the art tag and leave it with the merchant.
SNAP A SELFIE with your artwork.
EMAIL your name and photo to: [email protected]
Sunday Blues Jam at UpFront Cafe features Backtracks with Terry Rose, Steve Fralick and friends.
The Jam is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1 – 4 pm. All welcome!
Doors open: noon
Music: 1 – 4 pm
No cover
BYOG (guitar)
Licensed venue
Snacks and pastries
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe on the first Thursday of each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available
The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. This year’s Caribbean Festival will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025 in three different locations.