Sound of Music Festival

So much music, so much fun. Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic combination of emerging artists, blasts from the past and current performers. Activities include the Kick-off Concert, Sound of Music Club Series, Grande Festival Parade, free concerts for four days on Father’s Day Weekend, Downtown Streetfest, Silver Series, Children’s Village, carnival and vendors. Bring the whole family, you’ll find something for everyone.

The Grand Parade featuress marching bands from across Canada and the United States, the Festival’s official mascot “Maestro”, and whimsical floats and performers. Feel like a kid again with everything from thrill rides, Ferris wheels and easy-going train rides, there is something for everyone at the Carnival.

This year, we have combined Family Zone with Streetfest to give people of all ages an eclectic mix of music, dancing and shopping, along with many other activities. Enjoy the animation and fun as the streets of Downtown Burlington come alive with outdoor patios, performers and sidewalk sales. In addition to live music and amazing food, one of the Festival’s favourite attractions is the midway!

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : FREE and ticketed events

General Admission to Sound of Music Festival is FREE – no tickets required!
Front Row and VIP upgrade tickets are on sale.

Midway:

• 4 Coupons: $10.00
• 16 Coupons: $40.00
• 26 Coupons: $60.00

How to get tickets?
Midway rides: At the door.

Buy Online

Date & Time: Thursday June 12 to Sunday June 15, 2025 – Schedule

Grande Festival Parade – Saturday | 11 AM

MIDWAY HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursday 5 to 11pm
Friday 4 to 11pm
Saturday 12 to 11pm
Sunday 12 to 5pm

Venue :
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore Road
Burlington
PARADE ROUTE
The Parade commences at 11:00AM, Saturday June 14, from The Royal Canadian Legion at Legion Rd & Grahams Lane proceeding East to Brant St, and travels South on Brant St ending at the corner of Brant St & Elgin St.

Trip Planning

Limited Parking
Public transit accessible

SOM Park Shuttle
To assist with the limited parking in downtown Burlington, SOM will have a free shuttle running from Burlington Centre to Spencer Smith Park.

Shuttle Stops:

Hudson’s Bay @ Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Ln.

Downtown Burlington @ Lakeshore Rd. & Elizabeth St.