We are located in:
Kitchener, Ontario.
Let us tell you about some of our city gems.
Where to Eat, Drink and Everything Else in Downtown Kitchener
Check out downtownkitchener.ca for great suggestions on where to eat and extra things to do in town, before the festival.
Where to Stay
Crowne Plaza
The official hotel of the Kitchener Blues Festival is in the heart of Downtown Kitchener and steps away from the festival as well as many local amenities.
Coming from Out of Town?
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FAQs
How much does the Festival cost to attend?
It’s Free!
You can enjoy world class blues performances in a great urban setting for free! Our Thursday night fundraising concert is the only ticketed event.
You can also contribute to the success and sustainability of the Festival by donating at one of our donation stations.
What about parking?
Check out this LINK for parking in Kitchener.
Is there sponsor seating?
There are sponsor areas at the YNC Stage at City Hall and the OLG Clocktower Stage. Tickets are not sold. They are part of our sponsorship packages and provided to sponsors as part of their benefits. If you want to learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact us by using the link in our footer to take advantage of a range of customized opportunities available to you.
Festival accessibility?
Persons requiring accessibility requirements should contact us via email at info@kitchenerbluesfestival.com. Support persons require a full priced ticket for admission.
What kind of seating is there at the festival?
Seating is available on a first come first served basis, other than the reserved GOLD seating provided at the Thursday concert. You are welcome to bring your own portable folding chairs to the festival. For your safety and convenience there will be designated portable folding chair seating at each of our three major stage locations.
Introducing Bikecheck!
When you ride your bike to an event with Bikecheck, you can hand your bike to one of our attendants and then enjoy the event without having to worry about your bike! All bikes must be picked up within 15 minutes of the event ending.
Our Bikecheck location is in Victoria Park close to the Clocktower. Look for the signs
Location
Stage Locations:
Parking
Parking your car in the downtown core during the festival can be tricky, check out DTK parking map to park with ease.