What's on in Guelph for free?
41 upcoming events
We've rounded up 41 upcoming events in Guelph for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Guelph for free
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Sunday 27 September
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Monday 28 September
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Wednesday 30 September
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Thursday 1 October
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Thu 1 · 6:30 PMCA$0
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Gryphons Read 2026: A Creative Writing Event
University of Guelph
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🌳Outdoors
Ride for Refuge
60 Westwood Rd
Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Nature Walk at University Village Park
University Village Park Public Parking
Wed 7 · 5 PMCA$0
✂️Workshop
LEGO® Build It. Blast It. Save the Day! at Staples Store 81
Staples Guelph Store 81
Thu 8 · 11 AMCA$0
🧾Drop-in services
Guelph Jewellery & Coins Buying Event — By Appointment Oct 8–9 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Guelph
Mon 12 · 8:15 PMFree
🎷Swing🎓Classes
FREE West Coast Swing Dance Class - no partner needed!
42 Carden St
Tue 13 · 1 PMFree
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training
147 Delhi St
Sat 17 · 3 PMCA$0
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
FNMI Potluck (hosted by the GICC)
Diyode Community Workshop
Tue 20 · 9 AMFree
GW OHT MHA System Orientation
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Thu 22 · 6 PMCA$0
The Sage Stage LIVE IN Podcast Event
The Albion
Fri 23CA$0
Luna Halloween Market | Night of the Vampire
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234
Sun 25 Oct · 2 PMFree
Ninang's Here! Book Launch Event
Fixed Gear Brewing Restaurant and Patio
Sat 31 Oct · 9 AMCA$0
Guelph: Invasive Phragmites HALLOWEEN BioBlitz Survey
100 Stone Rd W
Mon 2 Nov · 3 PMCA$0–43.65
Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Guelph
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234
Fri 6 Nov · 9 AMFree
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training - LEADERSHIP SESSION
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMCA$0
Let's Talk Science Guelph presents the Magic of Science 2026
University of Guelph
Thu 12 Nov · 9 AMFree
GW OHT Frontline Staff Development Day
Italian Canadian Club Of Guelph
Thu 12 Nov · 10 AMCA$0
🪡Crafts🌳Outdoors
Fair November Craft Show 2026
University Centre
Fri 13 Nov · 7 PMFree
Ontario Youth Gaming Tournament Championship
The Salvation Army Guelph Citadel & Nursery School
Sat 14 Nov · 9 AMCA$0
🗣️Talk
LDAWC 121th Annual Family Conference
Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
Sat 14 Nov · 11 AMFree
Holy Trinity Winter Market
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Sat 14 Nov · 1 PMFree
Mohawk Creation Story with Cara Loft
Art Gallery of Guelph
Fri 20 Nov · 9 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Sat 21 Nov · 10 PMFree
🎸Rock🎫Concert
The Thick at Jimmy Jazz - Guelph
Jimmy Jazz
Fri 27 Nov · 9 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Sat 5 Dec · 11 AMCA$0
🧺Market🌳Outdoors
Luna Enchanted Holiday Market | A Magical Christmas Shopping Experience
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234
Sun 6 Dec · 10 AMCA$0
Christmas at the Farmers' Market
Guelph Farmers' Market
Thu 11 Feb · 1 PMFree
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Mon 22 Feb · 1 PMFree
GW OHT MHA Compassion Satisfaction Training
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Wed 3 Mar · 9 AMFree
Copy of GW OHT MHA System Orientation
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
See also in Guelph for free
At 8 PMCA$29–59
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Homecoming 2026 Concert: Down with Webster and special guest Dee Holt
Guelph Gryphon Athletics Event Centre
At 7 PMCA$25.57
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎶Singer-songwriter
Craig Cardiff (Guelph, ON) - Friday, September 25, 2026 - The Albion
The Albion, Guelph
At 7 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌐World music
Fourth Friday: The Rag & Bones Collective
Guelph Civic Museum
Sun 27 · 11 AMCA$23.85–32.06
🎫Concert
GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party
Sonic Hall, Guelph
Thu 1
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Take It To The Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
River Run Centre, Guelph
Fri 2 · 7 PMCA$25
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Gayle Ackroyd/Speed River Band
176 Morris St, Guelph
Sat 3 · 7:30 PMCA$0–20
🪕Folk / Acoustic🪗Folk dance
Guelph Celtic Orchestra: Concert & Community Ceilidh
The Village Social, Cambridge
Sun 4 · 2 PMCA$44.29
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Sanctuary Series
400 Stevenson St N, Guelph
Fri 9 · 7:30 PMCA$10
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌙Indie
Nico Valeriote, El Lehman, Emily Gilbart
The Cornerstone, Guelph
Fri 9 · 8 PMCA$22.63
🎷Jazz🔬Experimental
Silence Presents: Shapeshifter
Silence Sounds
Fri 2 · 7 PMCA$15
🎸Rock🌙Indie
Whisper Gang featuring Habit and Avro Arrows at The Union
The Union, Kitchener
At 5 PMCA$20.50–49.26
🎪Street party
Royal City Brewing Oktoberfest 2026
Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall, Guelph
Tue 29 · 7 PMCA$0
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
True Crime & Mystery Trivia at Four Fathers Brewing
The IV Loft at Four Fathers Brewing, Cambridge
Sat 3 · 8 PMCA$13.56
👑Drag show🔢Bingo
DRAG BINGO AT 1881 GUELPH!
Western Hotel Burgers & Steaks, Guelph
Wed 7 · 7 PMCA$19.56–22.55
👑Drag show🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Dirty Drag Bingo - Hosted by Crystal Quartz
Atmosphere Cafe + Etc., Guelph
Wed 14
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Market Square Lighting – Breast Cancer Awareness
Market Square
Fri 2 · 10 PMCA$22.63
💿DJ set☀️Open air
Desi Bling - Bollywood X Bhangra
CACTUS JAXX, Cambridge
Sat 3 · 5 PMCA$0
🎉Parties
Radiant ladies Night
The Gardens Event Centre Cambridge
Fri 9 · 6 PMCA$11.98–22.63
🎊Village dance🌏South Asia
Ratri Before Navratri
Radha Krishna Mandir & Cultural Centre, Cambridge Ontario
Tue 29 · 7:30 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Kitchener
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Kitchener
At 7 PMCA$17.31
🎪Street party🔢Bingo
80's Music Bingo For Cats!
E.V.O. Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge
Tomorrow · 1 PMCA$0
🎪Street party🤝Volunteering
Protect the Foodbelt: Barn Mural Community Celebration
6078 Hwy 6, Centre Wellington
Tomorrow · 1 PMCA$99.99
🌳Outdoors
CTG Paddle and Howl BBQ
3734 King St E, Kitchener
Sun 27 · 11 AMCA$17.31
🎪Street party🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Petals & Pumpkins
Andrews Farm Market & Winery, Milton
Wed 7CA$0
🌳Outdoors🎊Socials
Community Drum Circle
1018 Orrs Lake Rd, Cambridge
Fri 9
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Rockton World's Fair
Rockton Agricultural Society
Sat 10 · 6 PMCA$15
🎪Street party🎊Socials
GHS Garba Night
Duncan McIntosh Arena, Cambridge
Fri 2 · 7 PMCA$28.25–44.29
🎤Stand-up
Listen, Sister! GIRLS NIGHT - Guelph Christian Life Church
3 Watson Rd S, Guelph
Thu 1 · 8:30 PMCA$27.96
🪄Magic
Misdirection: Magic and Mentalism Show | Cambridge
Farm League Brewing, Cambridge
Sun 27 · 6:30 PMCA$24.76–27
🎤Stand-up
Henry Sir: Live In Guelph
The Albion, Guelph
Sat 3 · 7:30 PM
✨Belly dance👑Drag show
Mosaic: Crimson Roots
River Run Centre, Guelph
Sun 4 · 8 PMCA$14.64–27.96
🎤Stand-up
Ryan Visser "Tall Dark & Autistic" Comedy Tour LIVE @ Silence Sounds
Silence Sounds
Fri 2 · 8:30 PMCA$13.17–33.28
🎤Stand-up
Guelph Pro Comedy Show - Upstairs at the Albion - October 2
The Albion, Guelph
Sun 4 · 4:30 PMCA$101.70
🍽️Food🗺️Guided tour
Harvest On-Farm Dinner
Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, Puslinch
Fri 2CA$29.99–80
🗣️Talk
2026 FEB Youth Ministry Summit
Heritage College and Seminary, Cambridge
Tomorrow · 7 PMCA$40.01–44.29
🎬Cinema
Sapphic Movie Night : Private Screening of Gia
64 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
Sun 27 · 10 AMCA$9.93
🍽️Food
KW Gluten Free Fest 2026
Bingemans, Kitchener
Sun 27 · 11 AMCA$37.47
🍽️Food🏰Heritage
Flavours of Fall Tea by the Grand at McDougall Cottage
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, Cambridge
Sun 27 · 5:30 PMCA$73.71
🍽️Food🧘Wellness
An Evening Of Connection Dinner With A Medium
The Red Harp Pub, Acton
Wed 30 · 6 PMCA$0
📚Literature
Speech Bubble Graphic Novel Book Club Meeting
Studiocomix Press Ltd., Kitchener
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Venues in Guelph for free
15 Surrey St W #3
5 events
Sonic Hall
4 events
The Albion
15 events
River Run Centre
79 events
Royal City Mission Church
9 events
Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre
8 events
Rogue Studios Guelph
4 events
73 Delhi St
6 events
Guelph General Hospital - Assembly Hall
6 events
Royal City Brewing & Beer Hall
4 events
Diyode Community Workshop
3 events
CMHA Waterloo Wellington
7 events