Symphony in the Park featuring the VSO
For over 30 years, Symphony in the Park has been a summer favourite, not only to the residents of Burnaby, but to patrons from the all over the region. This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park (get directions).
Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Just a reminder that parking in the vicinity is limited, so alternate transportation is recommended. Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Repertoire
Conductor: Andrew Crust
- Coast Salish Anthem
- William Tell: Overture — Rossini
- Carmen: Suite No. 1, No. 1 & 1a Prelude & Aragonais, No. 2 Intermezzo, No. 5 Les Toreadors — Bizet
- Buzzer Beater — Miller
- Star Wars: Across the Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode II) — Williams
- Jurassic Park: Highlights — Williams
- Samson and Delila: Danse Bacchanale — Saint-Saëns
- Howl’s Moving Castle: Symphonic Variation “Merry-go-round” — Hisaishi
- E.T.: Adventure on Earth — Williams
There will be no bus access on Deer Lake Avenue from 9-11:30 pm on Saturday, July 12. If your are planning to take transit, please board at the Burnaby City Hall bus stop. Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Questions and answers
No, there is no limit for the 2025 Symphony in the Park.
There is no public parking available onsite except for those guests with SPARC passes. Please consider using public transit, taxis, bicycles, ridesharing or an offsite parking lot.
Deer Lake Avenue – eastbound (Deer Lake Parkway to Sperling Ave) will be closed.
After 4 pm: limited and authorized access only, one direction traffic heading west on Deer Lake Avenue. Full closure from 9 pm onwards.
The Highway 1-Kensington Avenue westbound offramp is closed for pavement repairs. Use Gaglardi Way or Willingdon Avenue exits for north/south travel off Highway 1 westbound. Please plan ahead and give yourself more time to reach your destination.
Our commitment to your safety
Public safety is our top priority. The City of Burnaby has put in place strict safety measures to ensure the well-being of everyone during the event, including new measures for 2025. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation with these practices. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
We are dedicated to creating an event that brings our community together, setting aside our differences and celebrating our shared identity as neighbours. Rest assured, as we gather for Symphony in the Park, all organizers have taken extensive steps to secure both the public and the event site.
There will be a bike valet service available on site, as well as limited bike racks. We ask that you do not lock your bike to fences or sign posts.
The pathway from the SPARC accessible parking location to the main site is a minimum of 16 ft / 5 m wide, with a flat concrete surface and minimal sloping. Portable toilets with a 32” wide self-closing door, flat entrance, reinforced grab bar and extra room for turning. A ramped platform directly ahead of the main path will be reserved for accessible seating, it is located adjacent to the concrete path at the top/center of the field. The platform will have shade tents and a handful of folding chairs for those who require them. The accessible seating area is limited to the attendee and one guest to accommodate the volume of attendees.
SPARC parking will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis, and is located at the Shadbolt Centre surface lot.
Yes, we recommend downloading the Bettear app. This free app provides high-quality, personalized audio accessibility for individuals with hearing loss.
Yes, there will be a number of food trucks on site!
- Groovin Grill
- Juicy Green Express
- Dos Amigos
- Rocky Point Ice Cream
- Reel Mac & Cheese
- Cravings Kettle Corn
- G's Donairs
- Mr Tubesteak
- Aloha Poke
- Twisted Potato
This event draws a very large crowd to the park. Visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Service animals with proper identification are permitted.
- lawn chairs
- refillable water bottles
- dress for the weather – jackets, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses
- outside food is permitted
- large tents, tarps, umbrellas, or other items that will block the view of others
- barbeques or fires
- professional video or audio recording devices
No, the Shadbolt Centre will be closed, and there will be no public access to the building.
Yes, If you've misplaced an item, or if you you've found something, please visit the info tent.
No, there is no smoking or vaping (including tobacco and cannabis products) permitted in Deer Lake Park. Learn more about smoke-free Burnaby.
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