Kingsbridge Centre Events

Rural Ontario was built by people coming together to make their communities better. That spirit lives on in the lakeshore hamlet of Kingsbridge where the community organized to save St. Joseph’s Catholic Church when it was closed in 2012. They formed a charitable organization, the St. Joseph’s Kingsbridge Community, bought the church from the diocese for $1 and set about renovating the building and bringing it up to current code, creating the Kingsbridge Centre. The Kingsbridge community has become an example to other church communities looking to repurpose and revitalize these important hubs.

Since those renovations were complete, the building has gained a reputation as a sought after event venue, playing host to everything from sold-out community plays like Kingsbridge the Musical, 1 through VI to legendary Scottish-Canadian tenor and Juno Award nominee John McDermott. 

This summer’s lineup looks to cover everything from rural theatre to celebrating Celtic heritage to some of the best and brightest musicians in the region.

On June 22, Lite N Easy with Evie Shand - Enjoy an evening of wonderful jazz standards, swing, Latin, country and rock and roll! Admission by donation.

Letters from Wingfield Farm arrives on June 27. The first in a series of hilarious plays about big city stockbroker Walt Wingfield, who quits the rat race and buys a hundred acre farm in fictional Persephone Township about an hour north of Toronto. The play, written by Dan Needles and performed by Rod Beattie, has delighted capacity audiences across Canada.

In July, there are musical evenings every week. Taking to the stage are Strings ‘n Traps (6th), Hearthstone (13th), an Open Mic/Pub and Wings Night on July 19 and the musical stylings of Upside of Maybe is on offer on July 27.

The renowned Goderich Celtic Roots Festival brings its Rural Roots Concert to Kingsbridge to kick off the 2024 festival on August 4. Local favourites, The Teeds and Friends are sure to delight audiences on the 16th. Don’t miss local celebrity Phil Main and

Friends with a concert on August 30. September sees musical trio Reynolds, Robinson & Lodge back on stage on the 4th. On September 14, The Next Generation Leahy takes to the stage - A talented group of siblings who perform high-energy, infectious music. They explore many genres and pull influences from far and wide. Their live performances are filled with fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step-dancing.

‘With Love, Toni’, by Brian Dalton and Marcie Reigling on September 28 will be a two-act play by local playwrights celebrating family stories and history.

For tickets or more information on this unique community centre at kingsbridgecentre.ca. 84675A Bluewater Highway RR 3, Goderich