Begonia with Cartel Madras
Step into the colourful, emotional and wonderfully unpredictable world of Begonia when the acclaimed Canadian pop artist comes to The Broom Factory in Kingston on Friday, October 2, 2026. Experimental hip-hop duo Cartel Madras will join her for this all-ages concert presented by Flying V Productions.
Begonia is the stage name of Winnipeg singer-songwriter Alexa Dirks, a performer known for powerful vocals, candid lyrics and a stage presence that can make a large room feel surprisingly intimate. Her music creates space for joy, vulnerability, humour and darkness—sometimes within the same song.
Her voice can be delicate one moment and commanding the next, carrying lyrics that invite listeners to laugh, cry and feel everything a little more deeply. Begonia’s performances combine the glamour of a classic entertainer with an unconventional personality that remains entirely her own. The result is honest pop music filled with colour, risk and emotional truth.
Her newest full-length release, Fantasy Life, finds Begonia pushing further into bold arrangements, intricate vocals and pop-diva energy. The album follows the acclaimed records Fear and Powder Blue, which helped earn her two JUNO Award nominations and two Polaris Music Prize nominations. She has also been recognized by NPR as an artist audiences should know.
Opening the evening is Cartel Madras, the boundary-pushing project of sisters Contra and Eboshi. Their experimental electronic hip-hop sound promises a striking complement to Begonia’s theatrical and deeply expressive pop.
Together, the artists offer a concert for listeners who like their music vivid, adventurous and impossible to place inside a single box. Expect an evening that can move from intimacy to spectacle, pairing fearless creativity with performances designed to draw the audience fully into the moment.
Whether you already know every word or are entering Begonia’s world for the first time, this is a chance to experience one of Canada’s most distinctive live performers in an intimate Kingston venue.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
Show: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau Street, Kingston
Admission: $32.02
Age restriction: All ages
Format: General admission
Presented by: Flying V Productions
Featuring: Begonia with Cartel Madras
Category: Music
Tickets: Broom Factory
