Under a spotlight on the main stage at Centre in the Square, Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic announced new initiatives designed to showcase the city’s arts and entertainment scene.

One is the launch of Kitchener LIVE, a platform that will serve as a one-stop shop for ticket buyers, artists and event producers for performances and special events.

And a new event called Kitchener Takes The Stage will debut next spring, bringing together local musicians, artists and entertainers at Centre in the Square in what’s intended to become an annual tradition.

The announcements came Tuesday during Vrbanovic’s 2025 State of the City address, which highlighted progress on city projects while noting the resilience of local residents and businesses in the face of global economic uncertainty.

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