Bon Evans at Tir Nan Óg

Bon Evans is on the Friday-night bill at Tir Nan Óg on December 4. Kingston Live lists a 9 p.m. start and free admission. December evenings downtown can fill up quickly, and this late set leaves room to meet people earlier before heading to Ontario Street. Give yourself a little time for the music, whether the performer’s name is already familiar or this is the first time you’re coming across it.

Pair the set with an early dinner downtown if you’re meeting friends before the music starts on Ontario Street.

If you’re curious about the performance but don’t know the music yet, that’s a perfectly good reason to go. Follow a part you can pick out and see what changes around it. A bass line, a turn in a singer’s phrasing or a moment of quiet can make the whole thing click. In Kingston, a single outing can put a new performer on your radar.

If you live nearby, it’s an easy date to keep in mind when somebody asks for a plan in Kingston. If you’re meeting a visitor, pass along the venue and the street address rather than relying on them to recognise the name. Check the event page together for anything you need before making the trip.

This is an outing you can make your own. Meet a friend beforehand, go straight to the venue on your own, or make it a stop on a night you were already going to spend in Kingston. Use the event link to check for changes, and give yourself enough time to arrive for the beginning.

Give yourself time to be present for the opening. It’s often where you get your bearings and find out what you’ll want to follow more closely as the event goes on.

When and where

Tir Nan Óg, 200 Ontario St, Kingston, on December 4, 2026. Starts at 9 p.m. The listing shows free admission. See