Slush Puppie Place

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Slush Puppie Place

1 The Tragically Hip Way Kingston Ontario
since 2008
Slush Puppie Place (formerly Leon’s Centre) is a 6,700 seat sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada, at the intersection of Ontario Street and The Tragically Hip Way. Kingston’s ‘The Tragically Hip’ performed the inaugural concert in the arena the next night on Saturday, February 23, 2008.

Since opening, Slush Puppie Plac has hosted hundreds of sporting events, concerts, special events, and community activities. World-renowned artists, athletes, and performers have come to Kingston through this facility. Slush Puppie Plac has been recognized at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry awards by being named “Major Venue of the Year” for facilities under 8,000 capacity 8 times over the past 10 years.

Past concerts include:

  • Elton John

  • Neil Young

  • Bryan Adams

  • Luke Combs

  • Bob Dylan

  • Carrie Underwood

  • The Glorious Sons

  • Willie Nelson

  • Brooks & Dunn

  • Leonard Cohen

  • Reba McEntire

  • Arkells

  • Jeff Dunham

  • Florida Georgia Line

  • Sting

  • City and Colour

  • And many many more!
Open / Operational
Music Venue
Accessible

Venue Specs

Capacity6700
Venue Formatarena
Liquor LicenseLicensed (minors allowed)
Capacity Notes/DetailsOur facility is a modern event venue that can host concerts up to a capacity of 6,700 along with conferences, trade shows and gala dinners for up to 1000 on our arena floor.
Has StageYes
RentableYes
Venue StaffingProvided (Included in Rental)
Staffing NotesOur turn-key experience, including in-house ticketing, marketing, and event team will assist you while preparing your event to ensure your private event is a memorable one. Our staff will be your partner and consultant throughout the planning process all the way to the execution.
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

24
Oct
20:00
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Returning to Kingston with his brand-new comedy tour.
$49-$188
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
03
Feb
2027
19:00
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
30 breathtaking years. One worldwide phenomenon.
$70-$200
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
09
Feb
2027
19:00 00:00
BIGGER THAN YOU THINK! Canada Tour: Simple Plan, Yellowcard, Bowling For Soup
Simple Plan's first Canadian headlining tour in 10 years!
$75-$300
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

25
Aug
Bryan Adams, Lights
The Roll With The Punches tour comes to Kingston!
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
24
May
14:00
Monster Spectacular 2026
The ultimate motorsports family show returns to Kingston!
$48-$110
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
01
May
11:00 12:00
Rhythm & Roots: Kingston's Music History
Presented by Jane's Walks in Kingston. Guided walking tour led by Jessika Moore.
Free
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
15
Mar
20:00
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Classical musicians breathe beautifully dark energy into rock and metal anthems
$109-$268
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
14
Dec
2025
17:00
Re-Scheduled - Champions Of Magic: Chasing The Unbelievable
Dazzles audiences with a show like no other!
$48
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
20
Nov
2025
20:00
Blue Rodeo, Adam Baldwin
Blue Rodeo's "Lost Together" 40th Anniversary Tour
$84-$406
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
15
Nov
2025
19:30
Jerry Seinfeld
Presented by JS Touring & Ken Craig Productions
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
29
Oct
2025
19:30
Foreigner, 54-40
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers joined by Canadian alt-rock icons.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
26
Jul
2025
10:00
PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure"
Presented by Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group
$53-$164
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
10
May
2025
10:00 15:00
Science Rendezvous Kingston
FREE, annual science festival for families hosted by Queen's University.
Free
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
03
May
2025
17:00 22:00
Cancelled - I Heart Beer & Taco Festival
Beer, spirits, cider, games… and tacos!
$9.99-$19.99
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
03
May
2025
13:00 17:00
Cancelled - I Heart Beer & Taco Festival
Beer, spirits, cider, games… and tacos!
$9.99-$19.99
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
03
Apr
2025
20:00
Riley Green, Ella Langley, Jake Worthington, Erik Dylan
Riley Green brings his Damn Good Country Music tour to Kingston!
$53.35-$126.35
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
09
Mar
2025
13:00
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
The hidden world at our feet is tender/torrid, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
2025
13:00
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
The hidden world at our feet is tender/torrid, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
07
Mar
2025
19:00
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
The hidden world at our feet is tender/torrid, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
06
Mar
2025
19:00
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
The hidden world at our feet is tender/torrid, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
05
Mar
2025
19:00
Cirque du Soleil: OVO
The hidden world at our feet is tender/torrid, noisy/quiet, peaceful/chaotic.
Slush Puppie Place
Event can be attended in person
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Venue Articles

Big Heart, Small Large Band: Lyle Lovett in Kingston
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band join The Hello Darlins for an intimate night of masterful musicianship, community and healing through music in Kingston.
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Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Virginia Meeks
Lyle Lovett announces Canadian tour with his Small Large Band and special guest The Hello Darlins
Nationwide tour comes to Kingston, October 1 at Slush Puppie Place.
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Author: Bobbie Gale

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Address 1 The Tragically Hip Way

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