The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Kingston Events

    1/29/2026 - Call for Performers for 2026 Music in the Park Series

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 29, 2026

     

    Call for Performers for 2026 Music in the Park Series

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble, the Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and the Kingston Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the application process is now open for musical performers for the 2026 Music in the Parks.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to bring back our summer concert series, which showcases both our beautiful parks and all of our talented local artists. We look forward to seeing the array of applicants and working with our Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team to put on a fantastic series of free, family-friendly music events.”

    Music in the Parks is a free, family-oriented concert series held in City of Kingston parks on weekdays during the summer from 6:00-7:30pm (dates and locations to be announced). The 2026 theme is 250 Years of America’s Voices: The Music That Influenced American and World Society.

    City of Kingston Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs Kitt Potter said, “Music has served as a powerful, universal force that has shaped American and world society over time by driving cultural change, fostering community, and enabling emotional expression. I look forward to presenting this series as a very special part of the city’s 250 Years of America’s Voices year-long series of events.”

    Performers must bring their own instruments, microphones, stands, cables, extension cords, and power strips. Full bands with a minimum of four members are preferred, but duos and trios will be considered. Ensembles using soundtracks will not be considered.

    The online application can be found here. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2026.

    In addition to the online application, a pdf of the application can be found here. Please print and complete the form, then email to [email protected] or deliver to City of Kingston Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, City Hall, 240 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 by February 27, 2026.

    A selection panel will review all submissions in March. Selected performers will be notified by the end of March, and all applicants will receive a response once selections are confirmed. If an application is not selected, it will be kept on file in the event of cancellation/opening.

    More information about Music in the Parks at https://www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks

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