Live Music: Cousin Gibbard Suede
2025-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe on the first Thursday of each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available

Belleville Festival of Lights
2025-12-04 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Jane Forrester Park, Belleville, ON, Canada
Take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season with the Belleville Festival of Lights lighting display at Jane Forrester Park! This year’s display features three new installations: an interactive snowman photo frame, “Belleville” ASL finger spelling sign and a special display honouring the Kort family.

Youth Chess Club
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
​Join us for at Belleville Public Library for some chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.
For children & youth aged 9 – 17. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The chess club meets biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Four Acts of Christmas at Theatre in the Wings
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Theatre in the Wings, 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville, K8N 1L6
A holiday treat guaranteed to have audiences laughing and asking for more. Theatre in The Wings presents the world premiere of “Four Acts of Christmas”, four short seasonal plays by Belleville playwright Peter Paylor. With an all-star cast of talented actors bringing eleven lovable characters to life, the plays range from heartfelt to hilarious, taking audiences on a wintertime joyride that they’re unlikely to forget. Tickets are available online, or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve.

2nd Annual Christmas Charity Dance Party
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Reverend Freddie Vendetta and the Best Damn Dance Band bring you 53.7% more dance tunes than your average bar band! In support of Gleaners Food bank, we’ll provide several hours of fun, food, and frolic, including 50/50 draws, prizes, and a few surprises. So put on your fancy dance pants and come to the party!
Doors open: 6:30
Music: 7:30 – 9:30
Licensed Venue
No cover – donations accepted

Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show
2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Gallery 121, 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, K8P5N6, Canada
The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

Robert Huffman Exhibition at the Quinte Arts Council
2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, K8N 2Z5, Canada
The Quinte Arts Council is excited to host an exhibition for the great Robert Huffman! The QAC Cultural Hub will show a fine selection of Huffman’s incredible Canadian landscapes at the QAC Cultural Hub from December 5th to the 18th.
Robert Huffman is a professional artist and has been painting the landscapes and towns of Canada for over 40 years. From rugged bush country to intimate villages, both subject and style vary. Robert works in oils, acrylic and other mixed mediums on canvas and paper. His paintings are marked by a distinctive personal style, featuring bold use of colour and bravura brush work.

Belleville Lions Daily BINGO
2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Bingo Hall, 610 Dundas Street East, Belleville, Ontario, K8N5N5, Canada
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits

Police vs. Fire Hockey Showdown
2025-12-05 13:30 - 16:30 | CAA Arena, 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, K8N 4V8
The Belleville Police and Firefighter Services are excited to hit the ice in a special hockey matchup hosted by the Belleville Senators in support of the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health.
As part of the Belleville Senators’ annual Community Heroes Night, local police and fire services will face off in a “Police vs. Fire” charity hockey game on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the CAA Arena in Belleville. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come out and cheer on our community’s first responders.
Following the “Police vs. Fire” game, fans can stay for the Belleville Senators home game that evening or return on Saturday, December 6, for more hockey action. A discounted ticket link is available for both dates, with a portion of each ticket sale donated directly to the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health when you use the code “POLICE.” To purchase tickets visit: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Fire-vs-Police

FREE Screening of Elf
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St, Belleville, Ontario, K8N 2Z9, Canada
Downtown Belleville District BIA & the Empire Family invite you to join us for a FREE screening of the family favourite ELF!
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs, a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel
Runtime: 1 hr. 37 mins / Genre: Family, Comedy
Showing: Friday, December 5 @ 6:30 pm ONLY
Please pre-register at: https://theempiretheatre.com/movies/holiday-movie-elf/

Belleville Theatre Guild Presents: Dear Santa
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1, Canada
December 4 – December 21, 2025
A Christmas classic for the whole family! Tickets are now available:.

Directed by Jeremy Alarie

Written by Norm Foster
Santa Claus tries to fulfill a child’s special Christmas wish while his staff attempts to overcome a supply shortage at the North Pole. This is a laugh-filled holiday play innocent enough for the youngest boy or girl, and entertaining enough for adults.

LIVE MUSIC @ Meyers Creek Brewing – Cheryl Casselman
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Meyers Creek Brewing, 60 Dundas St E, Belleville, K8N 1B8
Cheryl’s passion is the art of creating the music, the words and melodies come easily to the talented folk/country artist, and she most enjoys recording her music in the studio. Cheryl worked at her music alongside raising her children, and was a single mother for a time after leaving an abusive relationship. She remarried, and her husband Jimmy, has been her rock of support, encouraging her from day one to get her music out there!
Cheryl now performs both solo and with a myriad of talented musicians at various venues – performing at weddings, house parties, pubs, and patios from Peterborough to Prince Edward County.

NQ Arbuckle Live at Signal Brewery
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Signal Brewery, 87 River Road, Corbyville ON, K0K 1V0
Beloved Canadian alt-country troubadour NQ Arbuckle is coming to Corbyville for a night roots-driven rock at Signal Brewery. Known for his gravelly voice, poetic lyrics, and magnetic live performances, NQ brings songs that celebrate the grit and grace of everyday life — equal parts barroom confession and heartland poetry.

Holly Jolly Holiday Market 2025
2025-12-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Belleville Armouries, 187 Pinnacle St.
We’re excited to announce the return of the Holly Jolly Holiday Market in 2025! Join us as we once again transform the Belleville Armoury into a festive, community-centered holiday market.
Presented by PEC Markets, this beloved event brings together the very best of Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region’s vibrant maker communities. From handcrafted gifts and gourmet goodies to locally made art, jewelry, home décor, and more, the Holly Jolly Holiday Market is a true celebration of small business and seasonal spirit.
We proudly support and collaborate with local producers, artists, and entrepreneurs, and we welcome applications from makers, creators, and small businesses ready to bring their holiday best.

5th Annual Holiday Walk at Trillium Wood Golf Club
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Trillium Wood Golf Club, Hwy 37, Belleville
Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10 am – 2 pm for our 5th Annual Holiday Walk at Trillium Wood Golf Club. During our first four Holiday Walks, our expectations were exceeded with 500+ people joining us for the event and we were able to donate truckloads of food and monetary contributions to the Belleville Gleaners Food Bank.
Come out with your family and friends to enjoy the scenic walk with live music, holiday photo shoot, games, complimentary hot beverages, snacks, and a chance to win prizes. There will be multiple walking paths available with varying distances.
There is no cost to this event, however, we do ask you to bring a food item or a monetary donation that will go directly to the Belleville Gleaner’s Food Bank.
No registration or sign up required. Just come out and enjoy the day. Dogs are welcome too, but please be sure they stay on a leash.
During the event, Bosco restaurant will be open for food and drink. ac

31st Annual Indigenous Arts Festival
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Loyalist College, Shark Tank Pub, Wallbridge Loyalist Road 376, Belleville, K8N 4Z2, Canada
31st Annual Indigenous Arts Festival
On Saturday, Dec. 06, Loyalist College is proud to host the Annual Indigenous Arts Festival, a celebration of Indigenous entrepreneurship through art, craft, music, and food. Formerly known as the Native Arts Festival, this event includes a free, public market organized by the College’s Tsi Titewaya’tarό:roks Indigenous Centre.

Winter Serenade
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Mathew’s United Church, 25 Holloway Street, Belleville, K8P 1N8
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of song. Shout Sisters, Happy Harmony, and the Military Wives Choir unite in a Winter Serenade celebrating unity, resilience, and joy through music.
Let their voices lift your spirits and remind us all of the power of community and song. Whether you’re a music lover, a supporter of local arts, or simply looking for a moment of shared joy, this is an event not to be missed.

December Delights: Carpe Diem String Ensemble’s Christmas Concert at the Parrott Gallery
2025-12-06 14:30 - 15:30 | JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, K8N 3B1
The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Carpe Diem String Ensemble’s Christmas Concert “December Delights” on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. “December Delights” will bring you some seasonal favourites such as Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Delius’ Sleigh Ride and an arrangement of Winter Wonderland. The ensemble will also present one of their favourites: Iditarod by Soon Hee Newbold. All are welcome to attend this free concert in Gallery 1, doors open at 2:15 p.m.

Christmas in the Village
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | 129 south john street, 129 South John Street, Belleville, K8N 5E3, Canada
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Children’s Safety Village of Belleville on Saturday, December 6, 2025! This free community event is filled with festive fun for the whole family — from twinkling lights and holiday music to sweet treats for the kids.
Walk through our beautifully decorated Village, enjoy the cozy Christmas atmosphere, and make memories with your loved ones in this safe and family-friendly holiday tradition.

Quinte Little Theatre Presents: Eats, Sweets & Holiday Treats
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Road, Belleville
Join us for a magical evening of theatre!
Our Quinte Little Theatre Youth Finale Showcase is the grand celebration of an incredible season of creativity, teamwork, and imagination. Come cheer on our talented young performers as they light up the stage on December 6th, 2025 at 6:00 PM!
Location: Centennial Secondary School Auditorium (doors open at 5:40 PM)
160 Palmer Road, Belleville ON (Palmer St Entrance)
Tickets: $10 — donations are graciously accepted
Everyone is welcome to attend and support these amazing young stars who have poured their hearts into bringing this performance to life. Let’s fill the auditorium with applause and give them a night they’ll never forget!

LIVE MUSIC @ Meyers Creek Brewing – Dave McGrath
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Meyers Creek Brewing, 60 Dundas St E, Belleville, K8N 1B8
Dave plays a variety of classic rock, country and blues giving them his own spin with live looping and foot percussion. He is a recording and performing artist covering hundreds of cover songs ranging from country to blues, rock and oldies in addition to a catalogue of originals.

Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:30 | The Kafana, 199 Front St #101, Belleville, K8N 5H5
Every 1st Saturday of the month – get your Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party!
All-ages – from toddlers to grandmas! No experience necessary – super beginner-friendly, open and welcoming. Lesson 7-8pm, party 8pm til late!
Dance on the plaza, weather permitting.
Rotating dance teachers from different backgrounds – Greek, Macedonian, Serbian, and beyond!
Do you know traditional circle dances from the Balkans? Let us know if you’d like to join the teaching rotation!
