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The Spire

82 Sydenham St. Kingston Ontario
since 1852
A notable Kingston landmark in the heart of the city for over 160 years.

The Spire is an anchor heritage building and venue in the historic “Old Sydenham Heritage Conservation District” in downtown Kingston, built by the Methodists in 1851. For generations it has been a place where community members have gathered to worship as well as to receive support, sing, learn, rehearse, perform and attend concerts.

Every week over 1,200 Kingstonians use The Spire to create music, to plan programs, to find counsel, and to gather for learning and support.

The Performance Hall at The Spire

The Performance Hall at The Spire is Kingston’s undiscovered venue in the heart of the downtown! A 5,600 sq. ft. adaptable and flexible space, The Spire is ideal for professional and community performances. Seating for 700 people in this intimate hall will ensure the success of your event.

The Spire is home to additional performance spaces including a large hall, with a stage and sound system, that can seat apprx. 200, and a smaller hall that can fit apprx. 80 people. The facility is home to two commercially designated kitchens, and has offices, and a meeting conference room available for rentals.
Open / Operational
Music Venue Rehearsal Space Recording Studio / Producer / Engineer Miscellaneous Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area

Venue Specs

Capacity725
Venue Formatchurch
Liquor LicenseLicensed (minors allowed)
Has StageYes
RentableYes
Rental RatesPlease contact
Rental / Usage Restrictionshttps://thespirekingston.org/rentals/
Has Sound / LightingYes
Soundsystem DetailsMeyer CAL (Column Array Loudspeaker) System with four Meyer USW-210P Subwoofers, Allen & Heath SQ-6 Audio Console, Stage Right Stage Box, 2 QSC K12 monitors with stands upon request. Full inventory available here: https://thespirekingston.org/wp-content/uploads/Inventory-Technical-Production-Elements-1.pdf
Lighting / Projector Specs14 Lustr+ Series 3 S4 LEDs in FoH. 4 Slim Par LEDs at upstage wall. ETC Element 2 lighting board.
Parking Noteshttps://thespirekingston.org/parking/
Venue StaffingAvailable (Optional)
Staffing NotesFront of House Manager, House Technician, and Volunteer Usher included with rental. Staffing, dedicated sound and/or lighting technicians available on request. Street teams, merch sellers, and more can be hired upon request.
Other EquipmentMulti-camera live streaming and archival recording available on request. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Mics and Audio:

  • 4 x SM 58, 4 x SM 57, 1 x SM 55, 2 x SM 81, 1 x e914, 1 x SM137.
  • 4 x DPA 4097 with dedicated tall boom stands, 2 x DPA piano instrument mics (piano mounted).
  • 8 Transmitter QLX-D Wireless Mic System. Two Beta5aA Wireless Handheld Vocal Mics, 6 Wireless Belt Packs.
  • 4 Earworn headset mics (Point Source and Countryman)
  • 2 Wooden Lecturns
  • 6 Boom Mic Stands

Projections:

  • 2 Stand Alone Mobile Projection Screens
  • 1 Small Presentation Projector
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

04
Apr
14:30
Suite Moves: Queen’s University Concert Orchestra
Featuring Danzón No. 2 and other musical suite pieces!
By Donation
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
05
Apr
20:30
Candlelight - QUEEN vs. ABBA: Listeso String Quartet
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience...
$30-$48
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
05
Apr
18:30 20:00
Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More: Listeso String Quartet
Live music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
$28.50-$66.50
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
11
Apr
19:30
SOS: The ABBA Experience
An ABBA-charged celebration unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
$55
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
12
Apr
19:30
The Ultimate Elton John Tribute Show: Elton Rohn
Presented by Mondeo Entertainment
$58
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
Apr
18:00
The Hobbit
A children’s opera by Dean Burry featuring Cantabile Choirs of Kingston.
$12-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
24
Apr
18:00
The Hobbit
A children’s opera by Dean Burry featuring Cantabile Choirs of Kingston.
$12-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
25
Apr
15:00
The Hobbit
A children’s opera by Dean Burry featuring Cantabile Choirs of Kingston.
$12-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
26
Apr
15:00
The Hobbit
A children’s opera by Dean Burry featuring Cantabile Choirs of Kingston.
$12-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
30
Apr
19:30
Steve Poltz , Terra Spencer
Steve celebrates his 14th solo album, JoyRide.
$46.93-$54.84
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
01
May
19:30
Big G & Matty's Friends in Low Places Party: Shaun Savoy & The Black Tie Affair ...
Grab your friends, sing along, and enjoy a night of great country music!
$40
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
02
May
11:00 12:30
Frozen In Time
Join your 2 favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling & sing along!
$25-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
02
May
14:00 15:30
Frozen In Time
Join your 2 favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling & sing along!
$25-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
03
May
14:30
Into the Dreaming: Kingston Choral Society
Lavish, soothing, & imaginative music to bring your dreams to life.
$20-$40
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
07
May
19:00
Half Moon Run
Presented by Flying V Productions.
$58.78
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
10
May
14:30
Magic of Sibelius: Orchestra Kingston
Come out for a Mother’s Day treat to experience our final concert of the season.
$0-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
15
May
19:00
Music of Stranger Things live by Candlelight
Featuring unforgettable themes performed by a stunning string quartet.
$43.50-$56.50
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
May
19:30
Mauricio & The Latin Beat Band
Performing original music & Latin World music supporting Home Base Housing.
$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
23
May
20:00 22:30
A Tragically Hip Celebration with 50 Mission
Live music that'll ignite your memories of Canada's favourite band.
$19.96
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
25
May
20:00
World Tour 2026: Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton
Celebrating the music of One Tree Hill.
$33.48-$148.07
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
19
Jun
19:30
Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty
A Two Band Celebration of Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac!
$65
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
26
Jun
20:00
ELVIS Returns: Connor Russo, Louis Brown, The Casino Brothers Band
An Elvis & Co Production
$40-$60
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
02
Jul
19:30
The World's Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys
Presented by Legends Revisited.
$69
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
05
Jul
19:30
Billy Bragg
English punk poet laureate comes to Kingston!
$60.21
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
14
Jul
20:00
1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience: Dale Ray
The genius, innovation and grandeur of the one and only Prince.
$44.70-$73.70
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
11
Sep
19:30
Destroyer. An Evening of Full-On KISS!
Presented by Legends Revisited.
$65
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
03
Oct
19:00
Tribute to the Eagles: Los Desperados, Eric Uren, Meghan Balogh
Los Desperados: a tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music of the Eagles.
$39.58-$47.49
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
06
Oct
19:30
The Industrial Sport and Sound Tour: Bahamas
Presented by Flying V Productions.
$55.29
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
16
Oct
19:30
Tribute to Bryan Adams: Reckless Fire
Experience the "Summer of '69" all over again!
$32-$37.25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
13
Nov
20:00
Only Gonna Say This Once Comedy Tour: Jeff Leeson
A night of live stand-up comedy you will never forget!
$44.10
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area

Past Events

31
Mar
17:30
Transgender Day of Visibility: Queen's University Chorus
Speakers, refreshments, snacks, giveaways, music & more.
Free
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
29
Mar
14:30
Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival Community Choirs: Sistema Kingston, Cantabile Ch...
Come and celebrate sensational music and singing talent with ‘Community Choirs’.
Free
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
28
Mar
15:00
Spring Recital: Queen's University Chorus
Open to all members of the Kingston community.
By Donation
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
21
Mar
14:00 17:00
Concert in Scarlets - Concert en Écarlate: RMC Band
Come out & celebrate Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada's 150th Anniversary.
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
15
Mar
19:00
Séan McCann sings the Great Big Songbook
One-night-only tribute performance this Saint Patrick’s Week
$42.50
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
14
Mar
19:30
The Celtic Kitchen Party
A wide range of styles, with a contagious energy and a penchant for engagement.
$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
13
Mar
19:30 23:00
East Coast Experience, Irish Millie
Don’t miss Kingston's BIGGEST St. Paddy’s celebration—get your tickets now!
$30
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
08
Mar
18:30 20:00
Candlelight - Coldplay & Imagine Dragons: Listeso String Quartet
Live music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
$29.50-$47
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
08
Mar
20:30
Candlelight - Tribute to Taylor Swift
Live music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
$25-$57.50
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
07
Mar
19:30
Sold Out - JIGS & REELS with the Barra MacNeils
Presented by Cantabile Choirs of Kingston.
$15-$35
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
28
Feb
20:00
Limestone City Burlesque presents: My Kinky Valentine
Celebrating the stormy side of romance with dance, acrobatics, leather and lace.
$20-$40
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
22
Feb
14:30
Orchestra Kingston presents: Magic Dances
Come join us for some high-energy music to blow away the February blahs.
$0-$25
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
21
Feb
19:30
Almost Home Benefit Concert: The Western Swing Authority, Savannah Shea
Headlining is one of Canada’s most celebrated roots and swing ensembles.
$45
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
15
Feb
18:30 19:30
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
A live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight.
$30-$51
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
15
Feb
20:30 21:30
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
A live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight.
$30-$50
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
14
Feb
19:00 21:00
Canadian Improv Games - Kingston Regional Tournament Finals Night
The best young improvisors gather for an epic tournament full of big laughs.
$10-$15
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
13
Feb
19:00 21:00
Canadian Improv Games - Kingston Regional Tournament
The best young improvisors gather for an epic tournament full of big laughs.
$10-$15
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
12
Feb
19:00 21:00
Canadian Improv Games - Kingston Regional Tournament
The best young improvisors gather for an epic tournament full of big laughs.
$10-$15
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
11
Feb
19:00 21:00
Canadian Improv Games - Kingston Regional Tournament
The best young improvisors gather for an epic tournament full of big laughs.
$10-$15
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
07
Feb
19:00
Alex Cuba
Presented by Flying V Productions.
$37.83
The Spire
Event can be attended in person Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
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The Spire Competes in National "Next Great Save" Campaign — Community Support Needed
How Kingstonians can help secure funding to preserve the building’s historic integrity and ensure the space remains open and welcoming in every season.
Read Article
Author: Sam MacLeod
Steve Poltz announces extensive Canadian tour for spring 2026 supporting new album "Joyride"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter plays The Spire in Kingston on April 30.
Read Article
Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Eric Alper

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