About
Slush Puppie Place
1 The Tragically Hip Way Kingston Ontario
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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
Accessible
Venue Specs
Capacity6700
Venue Formatarena
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.
Upcoming Events
Slush Puppie Place
Past Events
20
Nov
2025
20:00
03
May
2025
13:00 17:00
03
May
2025
17:00 22:00
05
Jan
2025
19:30
24
Oct
2024
20:30
13
Oct
2024
20:00
Venue Past Posters
Venue Articles
Elvis Stojko and friends are coming to Kingston on December 7 for a special holiday-themed Stars On Ice tour
Tickets for Slush Puppie Place performance on sale now!
Published by:
Kingston Live
Author: Dan Marquez
10 years' cheers to MacKinnon Bros. beers: An interview with Back to the Farm headliners The Trews
Band talks homegrown pride, Kingston memories, and new music ahead of 10th annual Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival
Published by:
Kingston Live
Author: Virginia Meeks
Location
Address1 The Tragically Hip Way