There’s nothing like summer in Vancouver—especially when you pair sunshine with live music. Here’s a list of free shows you can find around the Vancouver area over the next few months. Don’t forget your SPF and to stay hydrated!
Event: Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Date: Friday, June 20 to Tuesday, July 1
Details: The 40th annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival will mark the start of summer with a mix of free and ticketed shows.
Event: Whistler Summer Concert Series
Date: Multiple dates in July and August starting Tuesday, July 1
Details: This free summer concert series might just convince you to make the drive up. Scheduled performers include Bahamas on July 1, Wild Rivers on July 4, 54•40 on July 11, and more!
Event: Canada Together at Canada Place
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Details: Canada Together is planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. This year’s music lineup includes Ramen Fog, John Welsh & Los Valientes, Blue Rivera, Hotel Mira, and headliner Dear Rouge.
Event: Surrey Canada Day
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Details: This free full-day celebration features live music and entertainment across four stages, Indigenous cultural sharing, and family-friendly activities. In the lineup: The Reklaws, Goldie Boultilier, Goldie Boutilier, Garret T. Willie.
Event: Khatsahlano Street Party
Date: Saturday, July 5
Details: Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival is back! Meltt and Missy D are the headliners for the event, with lots of local talents and favourites in the lineup.
Event: Trout Lake Wednesday Night Summer Concerts
Date: Wednesday, July 9 to Wednesday, August 27
Details: Every Wednesday night, enjoy live music at Trout Lake at the outdoor performance area on the east side of the building.
Event: Vancouver Civic Theatres Summer Sounds
Date: Thursdays from July 10 to August 14
Details: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ open-air concert series (just outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre) returns to šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn with a diverse lineup of local, national, and international artists, and exciting collaborations with Indian Summer Festival, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, and Caravan World Rhythms.
Event: Symphony At The Park
Date: Saturday, July 12
Details: For over 30 years, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has performed exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park.
Event: Coquitlam Summer Concert Series
Date: Friday, July 18; Friday, August 1; Friday, September 5
Details: Find family-friendly fun and two full 45-minute sets each night for this live concert series, featuring Bobby Bruce’s Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, Karen Lee Batten, and ABRA Cadabra.
Event: Pleasant Day Fest
Date: Saturday, August 9
Details: The Mount Pleasant BIA just announced the inaugural Pleasant Day Fest with a stacked local lineup that includes Actors, Hailey Blais, Fionn, Ayla Tesler-Mabe, and more!
Event: Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
Date: Saturday, August 9
Details: Admission is free for the annual Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival at Deer Lake Park. The lineup will be announced on June 24—stay tuned!
Any free shows that we’re missing on here? Email us at hello@asapmusicblog.ca with the details!
