Check out last year’s lineup
Celebrating art and music with local talent and 10 experiences. Free and ticketed events. Festival passes and concert tickets are on sale now.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd
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VIP OPENING RECEPTION
VIP only
5:00 - 8:00pm | Downtown KitchenerExplore the studio of Nicole Beno and try screenprinting your own festival poster.
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MURALS WALKING TOUR
Tickets are required
6:30-8:30pm | Downtown KitchenerStroll Walking Tours is hosting a special deluxe 2-hour Art Hop Edition of the Mural Tour!
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Last Hop on Earth Fashion Showcase
Free event (Pay-what-you-can)
5:00 - 8:00pm | Revive Game BarLocal fashion designer, Last Shop on Earth, showcase their styles. Contribute to a group art piece, watch live graffiti, see performances by FAYZ, and shop the night market.
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Secret Rooftop Concert
Festival Pass or Get Tickets
8:00-10:00pm | DTKAn exclusive concert on a secret rooftop in DTK. Come for the music, stay for the surprises.
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Glow in the Dark Party
Festival Pass or Get Tickets
11pm - 2am | Belmont VillageMark your calendar for an epic time filled with surprises. Live music by The Free Label and DJ Dana Sonic, art battles and enchanting performances - all by black light.
Saturday September 3rd
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get your ghost on pottery experience
Free to attend
11am - 4pm | Vogelsang GreenTry pottery, shop vendors, and see a floral installation.
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Mad Hatter Garden party
Free (Pay-what-you-can)
12pm - 5pm | Schneider HausThe Mad Hatter-themed garden party features tasty treats, teas, tinctures, and 35+ local artists to shop from. Kid-friendly.
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Printapalooza
Free to attend and shop
12pm - 5pm | Hall’s LanePunks, prints, and all things cool. Shop the best prints + more from your favourite local artists. Try screenprinting your own t-shirt with DNA Screen Printing.
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Breakdancing Workshop and Battle
Free workshop and battle
1 - 6pm | Waterloo Public Square
Break down or break dance? Watch the best local breakers compete 1 v 1 style for a great grand prize + test out your own skills with an afternoon workshop. -
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Planet Art Hop
Get Tickets (included in VIP Festival Pass)
6 - 11pm | Short Finger Brewing Co
The Finale! Skateboard Art Battle, Music by Juno-award Monowhales, opened by KW Locals, Softcult - it’s going to be next level.
