Free Music Festivals Along the Fraser River
Spending the Summer in Vancouver’s Coast and Mountains on a Budget
May 29, 2009
British Columbia has no shortage of music festivals this summer. Whether it’s jazz, rock, folk, country, blues or any other musical style that suits your taste, there is an abundant amount of live performances taking place across the province to choose from. So, to narrow it down, here is a guide to some of the music events happening in the Fraser Valley area. And the best part is – these concerts are free!
Central Fraser Valley
Location: Mission - Fraser River Heritage Park
The Envision Twilight Concert Series provides musical entertainment every Wednesday and Friday in July and August. The line-up will include bands from across B.C. performing rock, folk, barbershop and Celtic. Admission by donation.
June 3 – August 28
Location: Langley - Douglas Park
A full day of jazz music in a beautiful park setting. Talented local musicians will play on three stages in downtown Langley. There will also be a swing dance performance.
Saturday, June 6 from 11am - 9pm
Location: Maple Ridge - Memorial Peace Park Bandstand
This is a free, all day music festival featuring local talent from around the lower mainland. Local youth bands will perform a variety of music at the gazebo in Memorial Peace Park.
Sunday, July 5
Jammin’ in Jubilee Concerts in the Park
Location: Abbotsford - Jubilee Park on McCallum
This annual summer concert showcases local artists. The performances will include contemporary rock, Celtic rock, blues and classic rock. Bring a chair or blanket and relax in the park Thursday evenings from July to August.
July 9 – August 13 from 7pm – 8pm
Location: Maple Ridge - Port Haney Wharf
Bi-weekly concerts celebrating historic Port Haney. Come by the wharf every other Monday night to hear great live music.
July 13– August 24
East Fraser Valley
Location: Hope - Memorial Park
The Hope & District Arts Council presents Sunday Afternoon Concerts. Spend the Sunday afternoons in the park enjoying live music throughout July and August.
July 05 – August 30
These are just a few of the wonderful music festivals and events B.C. will be hosting this summer. To find events and festivals in West Fraser Valley, check out Vancouver, Coast and Mountains. There are also a number of free concerts and performances taking place in the Rockies, Okanagan and on The Islands. So make the most of your summer and get out there and enjoy the music!
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