The City has granted the University of Guelph an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw on September 5, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. and September 6, 2026, from 4:15 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. for Orientation Week celebrations including two free outdoor shows on Johnston Green off Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario. The exemption allows for noise from amplified music and noise from crowds.
If you are impacted by this exemption, you can request that Council review the approval of the noise exemption. Please submit your request by August 26, 2026, by emailing [email protected] or calling
519-822-1260 extension 2423.
For more information
Dustin Gronc, Manager
Corporate and Community Safety, Operations
City of Guelph
519-822-1260 extension 3475
[email protected]







