Fort Henry’s renowned Sunset Ceremony will return for the 2024 season on select evenings in August. This event, rich with pageantry and performance, set against a striking sunset backdrop, has become a significant attraction for both Kingston residents and visitors. Tickets for the shows are now available for purchase.
The Sunset Ceremony is a display of military precision, featuring marching maneuvers, rifle drills, military music, cannon firing, and a fireworks finale. Guests will experience the Fort Henry Guard performing military music and drill sequences within the historic limestone walls of Fort Henry National Historic Site.
Performances will be held in Fort Henry’s Parade Square on August 14 and August 21. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with the show running from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. General adult admission is $20.00 plus HST, while youth tickets are $16.00 plus HST. Premium balcony seating is available for $50.00 plus HST, which includes reserved seating with high-back chairs, an optimal view of the performance, and a complimentary snack from the on-site bakery.
An accessibility shuttle will be provided for guests requiring assistance into the Lower Fort, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fort Henry, built between 1832 and 1837, was designed as the key site in a network of fortifications for the defense of the Rideau Canal and Kingston harbour. Garrisoned by British soldiers until 1870 and abandoned by Canadian troops in 1891, the fort fell into disrepair. It underwent restoration in 1936 and opened as a living history museum in 1938.
Now a National Historic Site, Fort Henry has welcomed millions of visitors, offering self-guided tours, scenic views, musical performances, and military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard, a disciplined group of student recruits trained as British soldiers from 1867.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit forthenry.com.