Rockin' the Square sponsored by Empire Life
Featuring Choir!Choir!Choir!, and a special performance by prominent Kingston musicians.
Epic anthems unite us and are the soundtrack to our lives. And in Canada, there is none more epic than the anthems from The Tragically Hip. When a space filled with hundreds (or thousands) of strangers starts to harmonize, you’ll feel it deep in your soul.
This year’s Rockin’ the Square concert is celebrating the tenth anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston that took place on August 20, 2016.
When and where
Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., at the Springer Market Square (1 Market St.)
Choir!Choir!Choir!
Join Choir!Choir!Choir! for the ultimate Forever Hip singalong community event and sing your way through the greatest songs of The Tragically Hip! Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike.
They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit the Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, and creating memorable videos that have garnered millions of views.
Rockin’ the Square will also feature a very special set of live performances by notable Kingston musicians including Miss Emily, The Abrams, and Kasador’s Cam Wyatt and Thom Draper with more to be announced, as they pay tribute to the music of The Tragically Hip.
Forever Hip
Learn more about the activities planned for this event and more on programming, murals, stories and more on Tourism Kingston’s website.
Transportation
Everyone is encouraged to use public transit this weekend. Use the Kingston Transit Trip Planner to find your way there!
Parking
There is limited street parking around Springer Market Square. There are multiple options for parking, all located less than a 10-minute walk away from Springer Market Square, including surface lots, parking garages and on-street parking.
Accessibility information
- Springer Market Square is fully accessible.
- Accessible public washrooms are available in the Visitor Information Centre in Confederation Park. Additional accessible washrooms are located inside City Hall where there is one single-stall non-gendered restroom.
- Water bowls will be available for service dogs at the Special Events Office information booth.
If you have any specific accessibility needs, please email specialeventsoffice@cityofkingston.ca
Washrooms
There are public washrooms in the lower level of City Hall, accessible from both the courtyards, and there is a ramp via the north entrance off Brock Street.
Weather
These events will happen rain or shine. The events will only be cancelled if it becomes unsafe to be outside. Some activities may need to stop temporarily if it is raining but will start again when it is safe to do so.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
