Summertime, outdoors, and live music…the combo is like a peanut butter and jam sandwich, they are meant to be together! In cities all across Metro Vancouver, outdoor summer concert series are offering up free (or nearly free) live performances throughout the summer. Mark your calendar, plan a picnic, and soak up the evening sun while listening to beautiful music.
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Abbotsford:
Handpicked musical artists, performance stage acts, and artisan vendors, Jam in Jubilee can be described as fabulous community fun. Enjoy the FREE performances on Thursday evenings throughout July.
On August 16, bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy Symphony in the Park, conducted by Calvin Dyk. The concert begins at 6:30pm at Mill Lake Park.
Burnaby:
VSO at Deer Lake Park – I think the whole city waits in anticipation for this yearly event. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra returns to Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park on July 13 for a FREE performance.
The City of Burnaby is hosting Summer Concerts across the city from July 5- August 30. All of the live entertainment is family-friendly and FREE.
Don’t miss exciting concerts all summer long at Confederation Park. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, catch not one but TWO show times with incredible performers at the Summer Stages series.
Coquitlam:
The Summer Concert Series is back at Town Centre Park with a stellar line-up of musicians. Come early to save your spot!
Maple Ridge:
The beloved Music on the Wharf concert series happens 4 times throughout the summer. Admission is by donation and the proceeds benefit the Maple Ridge Historic Society.
New Westminster:
Head to Westminster’s Queen’s Park every Thursday and Sunday through July and August for the Queen’s Park Concert Series. These FREE performances happen at 7pm on Thursdays and 2pm on Sundays.
Port Moody:
Come to Rocky Point Park for Summer Sundays! The FREE blues, soul, funk, R&B and reggae concerts on Sundays run throughout the summer! The concerts start at 2pm and everyone is welcome.
Surrey:
You are invited to enjoy Surrey’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series The City of Surrey hosts FREE outdoor concerts at various parks around the city. The music style & performers is different for every show. Arrive early, explore the park, and bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music. Please note that most venues don’t permit pets.
Vancouver:
Symphony at Sunset is one of the most popular outdoor shows of the summer season! On July 6th, enjoy an incredible FREE concert at Second Beach from VSO where they will play a mix of classic repertoire and songs from films.
Back by popular demand! From August 19-21, 2024 Music on Main is thrilled to return to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park to brighten up your summer evenings with FREE live music.
The Kitsilano Showboat has been a staple in Vancouver since 1935. In 2023, a fire damaged the structure and led to several weeks of closures, but the Showboat persisted and is back for 2024 with more incredible shows. Stay tuned to their site to see what’s coming up next, since most shows are weather-dependant.
