EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

St. Jacob's, Stratford, Waterloo, Perth, Guelph, Elora-Fergus, Burlington, Hamilton, Sarnia and London are the main destinations for festivals and events in Southwestern Ontario but you can find smaller events everywhere. You can watch highland dance, marvel at strongmen/women, weigh in at a pumpkin competition, admire pristine antique cars, or get down at a music festival. There are food fests, music fests and lots of fun at the many events all across the province.

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Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival - Fri 18 - Sun 20 July, 2025

100 Regina St S. , Waterloo, Ontario
Southwestern Ontario

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Fri 18 - Sun 20 July - World class live music near City Hall. Headliners: Fri - Monkey House - infectious Steely Dan influenced jazz rock, Sat - Tap Dance phenom Travis Knights with live band, Sun - JUNO winner Christine Jensen & her Quartet (Sun) 15 performances in all. Family fun, food & bevs. FREE admission.  

Wayback Festival - FREE Two-Night Rock Party in Downtown Kitchener! July 25–26, 2025

Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West , Kitchener,
Southwestern Ontario

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Rock the night away at The Wayback Festival in Downtown Kitchener! Friday night: epic AC/DC & KISS tribute bands. Saturday night: Canadian rock icons Big Wreck & Default. FREE shows, licensed area -- Come early to grab your spot and be part of one of Ontario’s must-attend summer music weekends.  

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