Kingston’s Spring Reverb festival is back for its fifth year, running from May 28 to 31, 2026, and it is bigger than ever with four days of live music, panels, and workshops across downtown and inner harbour venues.
Presented by KPP Concerts, the festival mixes free and ticketed shows featuring headliners Bedouin Soundclash, The Dirty Nil, and Pony Girl. Venues include the Broom Factory on Rideau Street, The Toucan, Musiikki, Hotel Wolfe Island, and The Wherehouse.
Bedouin Soundclash, the JUNO award-winning indie rock and reggae band that started at Queen’s University in 2001, closes the festival Sunday night at the Broom Factory. Tickets are $35. Hamilton rockers The Dirty Nil play Friday for $30, while Slaves of Spanky and Pony Girl open the festival Thursday for $20.
All panels and workshops are free but require an RSVP because space is limited. The lineup includes a Slaight Music Video Program mixer, a DIY merch workshop, Mentorship Cafe sessions, and a Punk Rock Flea Market. Organizers say volunteer applications are still open on the festival website.
Spring Reverb first started in 2022 after the pandemic put live music on pause. Local radio station CFRC encouraged KPP Concerts to showcase Kingston musicians for visiting NCRA (National Campus and Community Radio Association) conference delegates, and the event has kept growing ever since. This year’s edition is funded by FACTOR, Ontario Creates, and the Department of Canadian Heritage, with additional support from the City of Kingston and Tourism Kingston.
