Celebrate summer with free live performances and movies in Burnaby’s parks

Last updated: July 2, 2025

We’ve got great ways for you to be outdoors and celebrate summer with free live entertainment and movie nights in the city’s spectacular parks. 

Summer Stages at Confederation Park (by the spray park), starts July 8. Enjoy two amazing live performances every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30 am and 2 pm. At the same time, check out family-friendly art sessions and lawn games. Entertainers include The Magical Kingdom sing and dance along, Beatlemania with The Boytles, Cosmo’s Clown Circus Show and much more! Don’t miss the special family night edition on Saturday July 19 featuring DISCOBABY 1970’s tribute show. For a full listing of all performers, visit Burnaby.ca/SummerStages

Sounds Like Summer brings live music to public parks throughout Burnaby every Thursday and Friday afternoon from July 10 to August 29. Listen to Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Rebecca Sichon, upbeat tunes of Patrick Gavigan or soulful melodies by Tiffany Rivera. For a full schedule of pop-up performances by local musicians, visit Burnaby.ca/SoundsLikeSummer.

Summer Cinema returns this August with an amazing round-up of movies for all ages. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy outdoor movies at Civic Square and Confederation Park (by the running rack):

  • A Minecraft Movie – Friday, August 15, Civic Square 
  • Dog Man – Saturday, August 16, Confederation Park 
  • The Tiger’s Apprentice – Friday, August 22, Civic Square 
  • Moana 2 – Saturday, August 23, Confederation Park
  • If – Friday, August 29, Civic Square

Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:15 to 8:30 pm), rain or shine. Arrive early for a double feature of fun, where you can meet costumed characters and play Coast Salish games. For more information, visit: Burnaby.ca/SummerCinema.

All performances, concerts and movie screenings are presented free of charge.

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