Waterloo Arts Events
Arts events Happening Next in Waterloo, ON
Glass Tiger - New Years Eve 2026 at Maxwell's
Maxwell's Concerts & Events
31 Dec 2025
NEW-YEAR
Christmas Sign Painting Workshop - FUNDRAISER
SHAMROCK CO-OP 446 Kingscourt Drive Waterloo ON N2K 3R9
30 Nov 2025
CHRISTMAS
Allow Me: A StandUp Comedy Show by Rahul Dua
Humanities Theatre, Theatres at UWaterloo
30 Jan 2026
PERFORMANCES
FREE
Pinch Improv: Student Showcase & Jam
Visitor Information Centre
1 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
FREE
Pinch Cabaret #44
Hepcat Swing Dance Studio
29 Nov 2025
ART
CAD 7 TO 34
Cycles
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
12 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Black Boys Code Waterloo - AI Solving Real-World Problems
University of Waterloo
13 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
FREE
Down With Webster at Maxwell's
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9
18 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub: HL Jean Paul*8 PM Showtime*
Morty's Pub
6 Dec 2025
COMEDY
CAD 23
POETRY OPEN MIC
Pink Crow Cafe
7 Dec 2025
OPEN-MIC
CAD 12
Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub: HL Drew Behm*8 PM Showtime*
Morty's Pub
5 Dec 2025
COMEDY
CAD 23
Enamel Ornament Workshop with Artist Gabrielle S. Castonguay
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
29 Nov 2025
ART
CAD 92
One Love One World Canadians for Jamaica
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9
4 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Robbie G performs Live in Waterloo on Dec 4 at Room 47
Room 47
4 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 29 TO 171
Laurier Master of Music C3 Students Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
12 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Author Talk: James Cairns, Tanis MacDonald & Mariam Pirbhai
Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) (Eastside Branch)
29 Nov 2025
ART
Jingle TELL! Open Mic & Potluck
16 William St W, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2L 1J3
10 Dec 2025
OPEN-MIC
Laurier Improvisation Convergence Ensemble (ICE) Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
19 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Laurier Concerto Competition Finals
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
23 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Laurier Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Comp Winners & Opera Excerpts
Theatre Auditorium
29 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Student Recital: Winds, Brass & Percussion
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
30 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Laurier Wind Orchestra Concert
Theatre Auditorium
28 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Musical Quirks of Art
Laurier Music
7 Dec 2025
ART
The MacQueens Christmas At The Little
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
13 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS
Winter Fest Acting Show 2025
Star Performance Academy
6 Dec 2025
ART
CAD 15
50th Anniversary Gala Concert – Laurier Faculty of Music
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
21 Mar 2026
MUSIC
CAD 0 TO 35
Laurier Percussion Ensemble Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
27 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Gryphon Piano Trio and Nordic Voices
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
29 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Lee Valley Tools Waterloo Store - Linocut Printmaking Workshop
620 Davenport Rd
10 Jan 2026
WORKSHOPS
CAD 50
Laurier Student Composers Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
5 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Tri-Cities Film Industry Meetup- One Year Anniversary!
Princess Cafe
1 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Student Recital: Contemporary & Commercial Music - Voice
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
13 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Laurier Jazz Ensemble Concert
Theatre Auditorium
3 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Holiday Indigenous Art Market
22 Willow Street, Waterloo ON
7 Dec 2025
ART
Music at Noon: Spitfire Brass
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
27 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Winter Fest Primary (Grades 1-3) Dance Show 2025
Star Performance Academy
6 Dec 2025
FESTIVALS
CAD 15
Winter Fest Youth (Grades 7-12) Dance Show 2025
Star Performance Academy
6 Dec 2025
FESTIVALS
CAD 15
BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration
Savvas Chamberlain Music Building
9 Jan 2026
MUSIC
CAD 79
The Intimacy Journey for Women L1 | NOV 29
Oasis of Healing Spa with Salt Rooms
29 Nov 2025
WORKSHOPS
CAD 239
Winter Fest Power Stars Dance Show 2025
Star Performance Academy
6 Dec 2025
FESTIVALS
CAD 15
Music at Noon: Daniel Ramjattan, guitar
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
27 Mar 2026
MUSIC
FREE
Student Recital: Classical Voice
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
13 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Student Recital: Piano
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
20 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Winter Fest Music Show 2025
Star Performance Academy
6 Dec 2025
MUSIC
CAD 15
Fan Halen: The World’s #1 National Touring Tribute to Van Halen at Maxwell's!
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9
31 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Shared Stage
The Jazz Room
8 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 12
Laurier Symphony Orchestra Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
7 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Waterloo-Snowflake or Winter Wonderland Dot-Painting Workshop
The Pickle Barrel (Conestoga Mall)
6 Jan 2026
WORKSHOPS
Bed By 10pm Is Coming To Waterloo!
RARE NIGHTCLUB & EVENTS CENTRE
28 Feb 2026
PERFORMANCES
CAD 65
Meet & Greet with Dr. Sarah Stanners, the CCGG’s new Executive Director
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
7 Dec 2025
ART
FREE
Local Author Showcase with KW Writer's Alliance
Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) (Main Library)
11 Dec 2025
ART
Laurier Choirs Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
10 Feb 2026
MUSIC
CAD 0 TO 35
KWLT Presents A VHS Christmas Carol - December 18th
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
18 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS-CAROLS
CAD 12 TO 28
ZED - Canada’s Premier Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Maxwell's
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9
24 Jan 2026
MUSIC
AOMS Presents: Winter's Light (w/ Penderecki String Quartet)
Knox Waterloo
13 Dec 2025
MUSIC
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Penny & Pound Theatre
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
19 Feb 2026
ART
Student Recital
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
16 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Laurier Concerto Competition Round #1
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
16 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
VOX at Laurier
Theatre Auditorium
2 Apr 2026
MUSIC
CAD 0 TO 35
Music at Noon: Diar Band
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
9 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier
Theatre Auditorium
28 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Laurier Wind Orchestra Concert
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
13 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Jully Black at Maxwell's
35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9
20 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW
YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y
21 Mar 2026
BUSINESS
CAD 23 TO 52
Student Recital: Contemporary & Commercial Music
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
12 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
Future-Ready Careers Seminar: Build a Successful Career in the Age of AI
RIM Park
7 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
CAD 2
Kreative Keyboards Concert
Maureen Forrester Lobby
17 Mar 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Music at Noon: Kimberly Barber, mezzo-soprano and friends
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
6 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE
50th Anniversary Gala Concert – Laurier Faculty of Music
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
22 Mar 2026
MUSIC
CAD 0 TO 35
First Light Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW
YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y
31 Jan 2026
ART
CAD 23 TO 52
Sloan in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events
20 Mar 2026
CONCERTS
Pentaèdre Wind Quintet, Penderecki String Quartet and Friends
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall
15 Mar 2026
ART
CAD 0 TO 35
The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier
Theatre Auditorium
26 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier
Theatre Auditorium
25 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
CAD 0 TO 35
Free Family Skate with Santa - 12 - 2 pm
RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex
30 Nov 2025
KIDS
Waterloo M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!
Brewmeister Green Park
5 Jul 2025
ART
CAD 10 TO 20
2026 Canadian Community Psychology Conference
Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo Campus
21 May 2026
BUSINESS
CAD 0 TO 263
KWLT Presents The Prince, By Abigail Thorn
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
30 Jan 2026
ART
CAD 12 TO 28
KWLT Presents God of Carnage, By Yasmina Reza
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
21 Nov 2025
ART
CAD 12 TO 28
Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Laurie Spieker
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
2 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
CAD 86
Motion and Light Photography Workshop - Kitchener/Waterloo
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
7 Jun 2025
WORKSHOPS
CAD 297
Improv Workshop & Jam | Pay What You Can
Visitor Information Centre
30 Jan 2025
WORKSHOPS
FREE
Art Cart: Kids Crafts for Ages 5-12
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
24 May 2025
KIDS
FREE
IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS | Workshop Series
Visitor Information Centre
4 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
CAD 119
Claytime
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
14 Jan 2023
WORKSHOPS
CAD 38
Glasstime
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
18 Feb 2024
WORKSHOPS
CAD 40
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