Kitchener 
Enjoy free concerts all through the summer season in Kitchener-Waterloo Region.
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
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 14, 28, July 5, 19, 26 & August 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Music in the Park in Ayr
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free concerts every Wednesday night. Details
- Wednesdays, June 3 – September 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Centennial Park in Ayr
Sunset Sessions
Free pop-up concerts every Friday evening at the Vogelsang Green! Details
- TBA
- Fridays, June 20 – August 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM @ Vogelsang Green
Roos Island Music Series
This free series is designed to enliven this scenic location in Victoria Park with local music for the benefit of the community. The music presented this summer represents the breadth and depth of Kitchener’s amazing music scene. Details
- TBA
- Select days, July 6 – August 28, 2025 @ Roos Island in Victoria Park, Kitchener
Galt Jazz
Jazz music returns to Main Street on the first Sundays of the month. Details
- Sundays, May 31 – September 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 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 7 – August 30, 2026 – 9:00 PM @ Gibson Park, Elmira
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Held annually for one evening in June with two performing stages in Civic Square and Market Square. Details
- June 19 – 20, 2026 @ Various locations in Cambridge
Castle Kilbride Summer Concert Series
Held every Thursday evening, the series celebrates summer with live music. Details
- Thursdays, June 25 – August 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Castle Kilbride, Baden
Cambridge Summer Live
Enjoy free outdoor entertainment, concerts, dog shows, busker-style entertainment, and more in July and August across Cambridge. Details
- Various dates, July 5 – August 30, 2026 | 6:30 PM
The Backlot Weekly Concert Session
Free live music at the Event Pad behind Monigram’s. Details
- TBA
- Sundays, July 6 – September 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Event Pad behind Monigram Coffee Roasters, Water Street Backlot, Downtown Cambridge
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. Details
- July 10 -12, 2026 @ Waterloo Park – Bandshell area, Waterloo
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
- TBA
- 2024 – Thursdays, August 1 – September 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Kitchener Farmer’s Market
Hespler Village Music Festival
Celebrate community with music, games and fun activities. Details
- TBA
- Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10.00 PM @ Forbes Park, Cambridge
Wayback Festival
Kitchener’s classic rock celebration and a trip back in time. Details
- July 24 – 25, 2026 @ 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 17 – 19, 2026 @ 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
- select Wednesdays, June 24 – August 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Rockway Centre, Kitchener
Free music at Gaslight District Square
Enjoy free music, art, and fun at the Gaslight District Square. Details
- Various dates @ Gaslight District Square
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