Free Summer Music Concerts & Activities
July 15, 2022
Looking for free summer fun? CityVibe is your go-to guide for free events, arts and cultural activities, festivals, museums and galleries and public markets. This online guide can be used from your phone, tablet, or computer with direct links to event information and maps to venues.
Music Downtown - FREE
The city will be alive with the sound of music this summer at six different outdoor venues.
Lunchtime Concerts
Fort Common, 1017 Blanshard Street
Thursdays | noon – 1 p.m. | June - September
Afternoon Concerts
Broad Street South (Between Fort and Broughton)
Fridays | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays, 3 – 5 p.m. | June - September
Afternoon Concerts by the Water
Fisherman’s Wharf Park, 12 Erie Street
Saturdays & Sundays | 2 – 3 p.m. | July and August
The 9th Annual Eventide Music Series
Centennial Square
Wednesdays | 6 – 9 p.m. | July and August
Pop Up Concerts
Government Street (at View)
Select Saturdays and Sundays | 2 – 3 p.m. | July and August
Afternoon Concerts by the Water
Johnson Street Bridge East Plaza
Select Saturdays and Sundays | 4 – 5 p.m. | July and August
Music in Beacon Hill Park - FREE
Spread out a picnic blanket on the lawn or relax on bench seating while enjoying the performances.
Afternoon Concerts
Cameron Bandshell
Friday – Monday |1:30 – 3:20 p.m. | June - September
Folk Music Series
Cameron Bandshell
Tuesdays | 6 – 8 p.m. | July and August
Family Fun – Children’s musicians and storytellers
Cameron Bandshell
Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – noon | July and August
Community Arts Programs - FREE
If being part of the action is more your thing, we’ve got lots of opportunities for you to dance, sing and make music.
Swingin’ in the Shell
Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Thursdays | 7 – 9 p.m.
June 23 | July 7, 21 | August 4, 18 | September 1
Join the Swing Dance Association of Victoria as they jive and boogey! Everyone is welcome for this 30-minute beginner lesson followed by social dancing. Live bands include Hoppin’ Mad Jazz Band on July 21 and Swing Rhythm Kings on September 1! No partner or previous dance experience required.
Garden City Harmony
Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Wednesdays | 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
July 13, 27 | August 10, 24
A drop-in choir for everyone! Sing indie, pop, rock, and folk songs in simple two-, three- or four-part harmony. All you need is a desire to sing with others.
Interactive Guitar Jam/Singalong
Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Sundays | 4 – 6 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24 | August 7, 14, 21, 28
Let’s jam! This session is for anyone who can read guitar tab chords or standard notation or is a quick study. Bring your own guitar. Some guitars may be available for those who do not have one. Lyric sheets are also provided for others to sing along to familiar songs such as Broadway tunes, folk and pop songs.
Exploring the Art of Jazz and Community Music Making Workshop
James Bay United Church
Monday – Friday | 3 – 4 p.m.
August 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Build community by making music together. This is a fun, hands-on workshop exploring jazz, world-music and improvisational art forms. No instrument or previous music experience required.
All events and concerts are rain or shine and are subject to change. For full details, visit victoria.ca/cityvibe. Please consider this announcement for your community calendar or event listings.
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