About The Venue

The 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. The arena is the home of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Ground breaking took place July 28, 2006, and construction began November 3, 2006. Owned by the City Of Kingston, The City hired SMG, the world leader in venue management, marketing and development, to manage this innovative facility.

On February 6, 2008, local radio station K-Rock 105.7 purchased the naming rights to the arena.

The Kingston Frontenacs played their first game at their new home on February 22, 2008, Don Cherry dropped the puck for the ceremonial face off prior to the game.

On August 14, 2013, the K-Rock Centre was officially renamed the Rogers K-Rock Centre. Rogers Communications had purchased the radio station in 2009. On July 1st, 2018 the venue became known as the “Leon’s Centre” after a local Leon’s Furniture store took over the naming rights agreement. Learn more about Leon’s Furniture store by visiting www.leons.ca.

On October 1, 2019, SMG merged with AEG Facilities to form ASM Global. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. To learn more about ASM Global and the exciting new ways we can serve you, visit our website at www.asmglobal.com.

Leon’s Centre 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.

Highlights include:

• Elton John

• Neil Young

• Jerry Seinfeld

• Bryan Adams

• Luke Combs

• Bob Dylan

• Carrie Underwood

• The Glorious Sons

• Willie Nelson

• Brooks & Dunn

• Leonard Cohen

• Skate Canada International

• Reba McEntire

• Arkells

• Florida Georgia Line

• Sting

• Cirque du Soleil

• Scotties Tournament of Hearts, and many more!

For a full listing of all past events, see our Event History page.

Awards

The Leon’s Centre captured the attention and recognition of the media and entertainment industries right from the start. Since its opening on February 22, 2008, the Leon’s Centre has received some of the highest honours in the entertainment industry. The entertainment businesses promoters, managers and artists are not the only ones to notice the venues hard work. In 2011 Venues Today recognized the Leon’s Centre as being the top grossing venue in its category in Canada. Along with Venues Today, in 2012 Pollstar Magazine named the Leon’s Centre the number one Canadian venue under 10,000 and in 2013 number 19 for highest grossing sales worldwide. Our facility staff pride themselves on providing the industry and the public with the best service possible and appreciate the recognition of our efforts.

For a full list, see below;

• 2018 –  CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2016 –  CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2015 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2014 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2013 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2013 – Number 19 worldwide sales [Venues Today]

• 2012 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2012 – CMBIA Magazine #1 Canadian Venue under 10,000

• 2011 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000) (Nominee)

• 2010/2011 – Venues Today “Top Stops” #1 grossing venue in Canada

• 2010 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)

• 2009 – CMBIA Major Facility of The Year (Under 8,000)