Arts events in Waterloo

Check out happening arts events all around Waterloo, ON

Glass Tiger - New Years Eve 2026 at Maxwell's

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Maxwell's Concerts & Events

Christmas Sign Painting Workshop - FUNDRAISER

 Sun, 30 Nov at 01:00 pm SHAMROCK CO-OP 446 Kingscourt Drive Waterloo ON N2K 3R9

Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub: HL Sammy Farid

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Morty's Pub CAD 23

Student Recital: Contemporary & Commercial Music

 Fri, 28 Nov at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Allow Me: A StandUp Comedy Show by Rahul Dua

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Humanities Theatre, Theatres at UWaterloo Free

Pinch Improv: Student Showcase & Jam

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:30 pm Visitor Information Centre Free

Robbie G performs Live in Waterloo on Dec 4 at Room 47

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm Room 47 CAD 29 to 171

Laurier Percussion Ensemble Concert

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Pinch Cabaret #44

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 pm Hepcat Swing Dance Studio CAD 7 to 34

Cycles

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Laurier Chamber Music Concert

 Thu, 27 Nov at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub: HL Jean Paul*8 PM Showtime*

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Morty's Pub CAD 23

POETRY OPEN MIC

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm Pink Crow Cafe CAD 12

Black Boys Code Waterloo - AI Solving Real-World Problems

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am University of Waterloo Free

Tri-Cities Film Industry Meetup- One Year Anniversary!

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm Princess Cafe Free

Rusty Nail Comedy at Morty's Pub: HL Drew Behm*8 PM Showtime*

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Morty's Pub CAD 23

Enamel Ornament Workshop with Artist Gabrielle S. Castonguay

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery CAD 92

Laurier Master of Music C3 Students Concert

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Holiday Indigenous Art Market

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm 22 Willow Street, Waterloo ON

Author Talk: James Cairns, Tanis MacDonald & Mariam Pirbhai

 Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 pm Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) (Eastside Branch)

Laurier Improvisation Convergence Ensemble (ICE) Concert

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

One Love One World Canadians for Jamaica

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:30 pm 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9

Meet & Greet with Dr. Sarah Stanners, the CCGG’s new Executive Director

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Free

Jingle TELL! Open Mic & Potluck

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm 16 William St W, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2L 1J3

Local Author Showcase with KW Writer's Alliance

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) (Main Library)

Laurier Concerto Competition Finals

 Fri, 23 Jan at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Laurier Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Comp Winners & Opera Excerpts

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Student Recital: Winds, Brass & Percussion

 Fri, 30 Jan at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Laurier Wind Orchestra Concert

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

The MacQueens Christmas At The Little

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre

Musical Quirks of Art

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm Laurier Music

50th Anniversary Gala Concert – Laurier Faculty of Music

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Down With Webster at Maxwell's

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9

Laurier Percussion Ensemble Concert

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

The Margins Club – Quiet Reading Night + Book Swap (Nov 27th)

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Midnight Run Cafe Free

Winter Fest Acting Show 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:15 pm Star Performance Academy CAD 15

Lee Valley Tools Waterloo Store - Linocut Printmaking Workshop

 Sat, 10 Jan at 01:00 pm 620 Davenport Rd CAD 50

Future-Ready Careers Seminar: Build a Successful Career in the Age of AI

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm RIM Park CAD 2

Gryphon Piano Trio and Nordic Voices

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Student Recital: Contemporary & Commercial Music - Voice

 Fri, 13 Feb at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Laurier Student Composers Concert

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Laurier Jazz Ensemble Concert

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Music at Noon: Spitfire Brass

 Fri, 27 Feb at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Winter Fest Youth (Grades 7-12) Dance Show 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:15 pm Star Performance Academy CAD 15

First Light Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW

 Sat, 31 Jan at 12:30 pm YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y CAD 23 to 52

BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm Savvas Chamberlain Music Building CAD 79

The Intimacy Journey for Women L1 | NOV 29

 Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Oasis of Healing Spa with Salt Rooms CAD 239

Music at Noon: Daniel Ramjattan, guitar

 Fri, 27 Mar at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Student Recital: Classical Voice

 Fri, 13 Mar at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Student Recital: Piano

 Fri, 20 Mar at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Winter Fest Music Show 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Star Performance Academy CAD 15

Shared Stage

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:00 pm The Jazz Room CAD 12

Bed By 10pm Is Coming To Waterloo!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 04:00 pm RARE NIGHTCLUB & EVENTS CENTRE CAD 65

Laurier Symphony Orchestra Concert

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Waterloo-Snowflake or Winter Wonderland Dot-Painting Workshop

 Tue, 06 Jan at 06:00 pm The Pickle Barrel (Conestoga Mall)

Winter Fest Primary (Grades 1-3) Dance Show 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:15 pm Star Performance Academy CAD 15

Winter Fest Power Stars Dance Show 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Star Performance Academy CAD 15

KWLT Presents A VHS Christmas Carol - December 18th

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre CAD 12 to 28

ZED - Canada’s Premier Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Maxwell's

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9

Laurier Choirs Concert

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Penny & Pound Theatre

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:00 pm Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre

Student Recital

 Fri, 16 Jan at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Laurier Concerto Competition Round #1

 Fri, 16 Jan at 02:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

VOX at Laurier

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Music at Noon: Diar Band

 Fri, 09 Jan at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Laurier Wind Orchestra Concert

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

AOMS Presents: Winter's Light (w/ Penderecki String Quartet)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Knox Waterloo

Fan Halen: The World’s #1 National Touring Tribute to Van Halen at Maxwell's!

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9

Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:30 pm YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y CAD 23 to 52

Student Recital: Contemporary & Commercial Music

 Thu, 12 Mar at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

Jully Black at Maxwell's

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Ontario N2J 2V9

Kreative Keyboards Concert

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 pm Maureen Forrester Lobby CAD 0 to 35

Music at Noon: Kimberly Barber, mezzo-soprano and friends

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall Free

50th Anniversary Gala Concert – Laurier Faculty of Music

 Sun, 22 Mar at 03:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

Sloan in Waterloo

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm Maxwell’s Concerts and Events

Pentaèdre Wind Quintet, Penderecki String Quartet and Friends

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm Maureen Forrester Recital Hall CAD 0 to 35

The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Free Family Skate with Santa - 12 - 2 pm

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 pm RIM Park Manulife Financial Sportsplex

The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:30 pm Theatre Auditorium CAD 0 to 35

Waterloo M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!

 Sat, 05 Jul at 10:00 am Brewmeister Green Park CAD 10 to 20

2026 Canadian Community Psychology Conference

 Thu, 21 May at 09:30 am Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo Campus CAD 0 to 263

KWLT Presents The Prince, By Abigail Thorn

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre CAD 12 to 28

KWLT Presents God of Carnage, By Yasmina Reza

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre CAD 12 to 28

Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Laurie Spieker

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:00 pm Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery CAD 86

Motion and Light Photography Workshop - Kitchener/Waterloo

 Sat, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Lazaridis School of Business and Economics CAD 297

Improv Workshop & Jam | Pay What You Can

 Thu, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Visitor Information Centre Free

Pottery + Pints + Prosecco

 Fri, 25 Oct at 06:30 pm Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery CAD 47 to 52

Art Cart: Kids Crafts for Ages 5-12

 Sat, 24 May at 01:00 pm Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Free

IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS | Workshop Series

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Visitor Information Centre CAD 119

Claytime

 Sat, 14 Jan at 10:30 am Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery CAD 38

Glasstime

 Sun, 18 Feb at 02:00 pm Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery CAD 40