STRATAsphere Drone Show

Head to Waterloo Public Square every Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. for a lively evening of dance! Local dance groups will be leading fun and engaging sessions each week, offering something new and exciting for everyone. All skill levels and abilities are welcome.

• July 8: Chinese Square
• July 15: West Coast Swing
• July 22: K-Pop
• July 29: East Coast Swing
• August 5: Chinese Square
• August 12: West Coast Swing
• August 19: K-Pop
• August 26: East Coast Swing

Instruction by:

West Coast Swing: Remix Swing

K-Pop & Chinese Square Dance: 3Dz Dance

East Coast Swing: Hepcat Swing Community Dance Studio with live music by Grand River New Horizons Music

Grab a seat on a nearby patio or gather around the fire in Waterloo Public Square and listen to live music performed by different local musicians. Happening on select Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Performing artists to be announced.

• August 20

  • 6 to 7 p.m. – Miranda Journey is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. Described as “New Retro”, her style blends the likes of indie, alternative rock, and folk genres to create a colourful and dynamic sound on stage.
  • 7 to 8 p.m. – Mandippal comes from a family of musicians and writers and focuses solely on his own blend of poetry and pop/rock. With over a decade of experience, Mandippal has been recognized as a serious artist with the ability to capture an audience with his tone and humility.

Explore Uptown Waterloo during the Uptown Waterloo Night Market every Thursday evening between 7PM and 10PM at the Waterloo Public Library (Main Library), in the lower parking lot, July through August.

Taste local treats, enjoy entertainment from local musicians, discover programming from Waterloo Public Library and SO much more!

Come on up and explore what our amazing Uptown Night Market has to offer! The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be on site accepting donations.

• July 3
• July 10 – AfroVibes
• July 17 – Pokemon night
• July 24
• July 31
• August 7
• August 14
• August 21 – 2SLGBTQIA+ market in partnership with Spectrum
• August 28 – Oktoberfest kick off

Salsa in the Square, hosted by The Underdog Dance Corp., is a free weekly summer event in Waterloo Public Square featuring beginner-friendly Latin dance lessons and social dancing every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Open to all ages and experience levels, the event fosters community connection through dance, with no partner or prior experience required.

While registration is completely free, we do need to ask that you register here.

Bring the whole family to Uptown Waterloo between from August 21 to 24 for street shows you won’t forget. See acrobats, comedy, fire acts and so much more!

• Thursday, August 11

  • 7pm – 11pm

• Friday, August 12

  • 11am – 11pm

• Saturday, August 23

  • 11am – 11pm

• 11 am – 5pm

Busker performances take place across multiple locations in Uptown Waterloo, including the Public Square (75 King Street South, in front of Waterloo Town Square), Regina Street (between William and Erb), and the City Hall Lot (adjacent to Waterloo City Hall).