Enjoy free concerts all through the summer season in Kitchener-Waterloo Region.
Take your pick from lunch hour concerts or evening concerts. Hear some of the best as well as upcoming talents on the music scene.
Music in the Park
Enjoy live performances from local groups at Waterloo Park Bandshell. Details
- Sundays, June 11 – August 20, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Music in the Park in Ayr
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free concerts evey Wednesday night. Details
- Wednesdays, June September 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Centennial Park in Ayr
Galt Jazz
Jazz music returns to Main Street on the first Sundays of the month. Details
- First Sundays, June to October 2023 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Main Street, Downtown Cambridge
The Elmira Sunday Night Concert Series
Hear country and bluegrass music on Sunday nights at the park. Details
- Sundays, June 4 – August 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Gore Park, Elmira
Castle Kilbride Summer Concert Series
Held every Thursday evening, the series is all about celebrating summer with live music. Details
- Thursdays, July 16 – August 31, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Castle Kilbride, Baden
Kultrun World Music Festival
Celebrate the music of the world with live performances from artists across Canada and beyond. There are also workshops, arts and crafts and other programs. The festival is free except for the opening night concert. Details
- July 13 – 16, 2023 @ St Jacobs Ball Diamond Outfield
Music at the Market
Music at the market runs every thursday nights at the Market. Thursdays are going to be fun with food, shoppinig and entertainment! Details
- Wednesdays, July and August, 2023 @ Kitchener Farmer’s Market
Live at Lunch
Grab a delicious meal and relax by the fountain while enjoying a mix of musical stylings all summer. Details
- Wednesdays + Fridays, May 24 – August 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM –1:00 PM @ Carl Zehr Square, DTK
Hespler Village Music Festival
Celebrate community with music, games and fun activities. Details
- Saturday July 8, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 10.00 PM @ Forbes Park, Cambridge
Wayback Festival
Kitchener’s classic rock celebration and a trip back in time. Details
- Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
An annual 3-day free music festival showcasing jazz music. Details
- July 21 to 23, 2023 @ Waterloo City Centre parking lot
Rockin’ it at Rockway
Enjoy live entertainment every Wednesday night in July and August on the Rockway Centre patio and back lawn. Voluntary donations of $5 to support program costs will be appreciated. Details
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Wednesdays, July 5 – August 23, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ Rockway Centre patio and back lawn, Kitchener
The Gaslight District
Enjoy 3 days of free music, art, and fun as you celebrate Gaslight Grand Opening. Details
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July 28 – 30, 2023 @ 64 Grand Ave. Cambridge
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