Opening Day at St. Matthews Centre

Organ Festival Canada 2025
St. Matthews Centre – 54 Benton St, Kitchener

Join The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) as the Organ Festival Canada kicks off with an inspiring evening of music and storytelling at St. Matthews Centre. The Community Hall will be the central hub for this national gathering of over 90 musicians and guests from across Canada and beyond. Two unique performances mark the start of the festival—open to the public!

6:30 PM – Larry Larson Quintet (FREE Outdoor Jazz Concert)
Cap off the evening with a relaxed jazz performance in the St. Matthews parking lot, headlined by renowned trumpeter Larry Larson and his quintet. Bring a chair, grab a bite at the food truck, and enjoy great music under the summer sky.

Free and open to all – food truck on site!
Weather permitting