New M.A.D. Experiences & Licensed Events Announced
KITCHENER, ON | July 29, 2025 — THEMUSEUM is thrilled to announce the return of its Museum After Dark experiences featuring fresh, must-experience evenings of music, culinary fun and more!
Innovative events invite guests to let loose and embrace the moment during unsettling political times including fan-favourite food festivals!
- Divorced Dad Disco – Friday, October 24, 2025
Dust off your dad jeans and dig out your practical footwear – even if you’re not a dad or divorced, this night of rock anthems is guaranteed to take you Higher. - PickleFest – Friday, November 14, 2025
Celebrate Pickle Day with a briny bash that’s a big dill for foodies and pickle lovers alike! - The Brush Off – Saturday, January 31, 2026
We’re ready to host the 13th edition of Waterloo Region’s original live art-making event! The call for artist submissions will open September 1, 2025. - KW Mac & Cheese Festival – Friday, February 27, 2026
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Sample the region’s best mac & cheese creations in this comfort food showdown. - Emo Rewind – Saturday, March 21, 2026
Get ready to take back your Saturday and relive your teenage angst with a night of nostalgic hits and all-black outfits. Skinny jeans encouraged, eyeliner optional. - Spudstock – Friday, May 22, 2026
Get ready to mash your expectations. From fries to pierogies, this potato-centric celebration is the most a-peeling event of the year!
For PickleFest, KW Mac & Cheese Festival and Spudstock, we heard our audience. This year, tickets are returning to all inclusive at $60 including all taxes, fees plus one sample from each food and beverage vendor! Additional sample tokens are available for $2.50 each. For the ultimate foodie experience, purchase the combo $160 (taxes and fees included) ticket, which includes admission to all three iconic food events! Hurry, combo tickets are only available until Friday, November 14, 2025.
Music lovers can also catch high-energy concerts featuring legendary Canadian performers covering iconic hits from:
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Friday, September 12, 2025
- Creedence Clearwater Revival – Friday, October 17, 2025
- Fleetwood Mac – Friday, January 16, 2026
Combination tickets are also available for all three performances by the Tommy Youngsteen band for $150 (taxes and fees included) plus confirmed seating!
Whether you’re in it for the eats, the music, or the memories, Museum After Dark experiences offers something for everyone.