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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Thursdays in July: Handpicked musical artists, performance stage acts, and artisan vendors, Jam in Jubilee can be described as fabulous community fun.
August 14: 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.
July 18: 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 for a FREE performance.
July 19: Opera in the Park is back! Catch this musical spectacle under the stars as you enjoy a show by the Vancouver Opera. Bring a chair or a blanket and pick some treats to enjoy during the show.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from July 14 – August 27, 2026: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, catch not one but TWO show times with incredible performers at the Summer Stages series.
Thursdays & Fridays from August 13-21: The City of Burnaby is hosting Summer Concerts across the city. All of the live entertainment is family-friendly and FREE.
August 7 & September 4: The Summer Concert Series is back at Town Centre Park with a stellar line-up of musicians. Come early to save your spot!
July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24: 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 Historical Society.
Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26: The Pitt Meadows Summer Concert Series combined two of the best aspects of summer: live music and being outdoors! Head to Spirit Square each Wednesday from 7-9 pm to hear some incredible musicians.
Sundays in July & August: 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 2 pm, and everyone is welcome.
Wednesdays & select Fridays throughout July & August: 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.
June 17 – August 23: 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 2026 with more incredible shows. Stay tuned to their site to see what’s coming up next, since most shows are weather-dependent.
August 11 – 13, 2026: Music on Main is thrilled to return to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park to brighten up your summer evenings with FREE live music.
Thursdays, July 16 – September 3: The streets are alive with the sound of music for Gastown Thursday Nights! From jazz to slow jams and everything in between, enjoy live music from the comfort of your favourite patio or while walking down the cobblestone streets.
Sundays, July 5 – September 6: Gastown Sunday Set returns! Enjoy a free, car-free Sunday destination with rotating activations: coffee parties, flower markets, live art battles, and a relaxed Water Street celebration, plus murals, music, drag, games, and more.
