First Friday June 2026 schedule

Downtown Sarnia comes alive on May 1st with live music, art openings, a market, and community events spread across more than a dozen venues.

June’s First Friday takes advantage of the great weather and late sunset, inviting visitors to stroll through Downtown Sarnia while enjoying art, music, food, shopping, and community events indoors and outdoors.

Live Music & Entertainment

Sarnia Legion Branch 62
286 Front Street North
Live Music and Dancing with Neon Rain, 7 PM – 11 PM.
All are welcome. No cover.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sarnia
261 Christina St. N.
Community Hymn Sing, 6 PM – 7 PM.
Featuring special musical guests Lambton Brass. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

GRIND kitchen + bar
265 Front St N. Doors are open around back.
Live Music with The Celtic Hillbillies, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Free parking on the north ramp.

Bad Dog Sarnia
229 Christina St. N.
Live Music with Jackie Aarssen, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.

Ups N' Downs
226 Front St N.
Live music with Sue and Ben, piano and guitar, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.

Greens Sarnia
196 Christina Street North
Music by Daphne's Demise, 6:30 PM.
Yarn and rainbow art by Squazzy.

The Oasis
186 Christina St N.
DJ Ryan of RMX Entertainment, 4 PM – 7 PM.
Grand opening at the new location. Open until 8 PM.

Fork & Thistle Scottish Gastropub
170 Christina St N.
The Scottish Side Acoustic Duo, 9 PM – 11:30 PM.

Imperial Theatre
168 Christina St. N.
Hidden Talents Productions presents Faces of Broadway, 7:30 PM.
The excitement of 29 shows packed into one must-see, unforgettable performance.

AJ's Bar & Music Hall
143 Christina Street North
Chemical Valley production metal show.
Doors open at 6 PM. $20 cover. Open until 2 AM.

Tang's China House
165 Cromwell St.
Live Dinner Jazz with Brennah Freer, jazz vocalist, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Reservations recommended. Now open for lunch on Fridays, 11:30 AM – 2 PM.

In the Pocket
100 Christina Street North
Open Jam hosted by Brandon Riley, 6 PM – 9 PM.

Backhome Coffee
112 Christina St. S.
Frank Garcia and his swinging sax, 5 PM – 8 PM.
Platinum Winner for Best Café, Best Specialty Coffee, and Best Bakery 2025.

Sarnia Library Theatre
127 Christina St. S.
Sarnia Legion Pipe Band Showcase, 6 PM – 8 PM.
Donations at the door.

Art, Exhibitions & Shopping

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
147 Lochiel Street
Open until 9 PM on First Friday.
Mark Stebbins: The Lingering Instant.
Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, and Reva Stone: Together Apart | Under One Roof on view.
Last chance to view Making Space: Recent Acquisitions before it closes on July 12.

Blackwater Coffee Company
177 Christina St N.
Taryn Henry live painting demo and art sale.
JOYFULL: Chef Roza Phox will be serving $5 plates with dance music, 5 PM – 8 PM.
Regular café hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM, Sun 8 AM – 3 PM.

Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty
169 Christina St. N.
Join Lakeside Properties from 5 PM – 8 PM for an evening of music, local artists, and a meet and greet.

River Bank & Co.
172 Front St. N.
One Collage a Day: a tribute exhibition of Diane Reynolds' art, 5 PM – 8 PM.
Regular hours: Tue – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM.

The Painted Cat
137 Christina St N.
Art Studio Open House, 5 PM – 8 PM.
Come in and see what students have created and learn about upcoming Summer Art Camp.
Massive clearance sale on now. More info at thepaintedcat.ca.

Downtown Market
140 Christina Street North
Lens on Lambton: Lambton College First Year Photography Students and Faculty Show on the 2nd floor Mezzanine.
Open First Friday until 9 PM.

The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
127 Christina St. S.
Niswi Ishkoden Niibiing / Three Fires by the Water: artists from Aamjiwnaang, Kettle and Stoney Point, and Walpole Island First Nations.
Opening reception, 6 PM – 9 PM.
The Forest Excelsior Band, 7 PM – 8:30 PM.

Never Better Tattoo
234 Front St. N.
Flash Friday, 3 PM – 8 PM.
Walk-ins only. $80 for one, $140 for two. Cash or e-transfer only.

Norton Hairstyling
182 Front St N.
$20 for four hair tinsels, 5 PM – 8 PM.
Call 519-332-8226 to book a time.

Community & Special Events

With A Side of Fun
155 Front Street North
Family Game Night, 5 PM – 9 PM.
Drop-in, $5. Bring the family for a night of friendly competition, play, and laughter. A variety of games and activities will be available.

Sarnia Library Theatre
124 Christina St. S.
Now Showing: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), PG, 2 PM – 3:50 PM