Summer Stages
Call for Community Partners
Bring Summer Stages to life this summer through the Summer Stages Community Partner Program! From July 14 to August 27, the City of Burnaby is inviting registered non-profit organizations, collectives and individuals to activate vibrant, welcoming community spaces at Confederation Park with free, engaging public programming. Successful applicants may receive a one-time funding opportunity of $1,000 to $5,000.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Celebrate the summer with a free live performance series at Confederation Park (by the spray park)! Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy live performances every:
- Tuesday & Wednesday at 11 am, 12:15 pm and 2:30 pm
- Thursday Family Nights from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- July 14-August 27, 2026
Enjoy fun activities between performances. Dive into free family-friendly art sessions or challenge your crew to lawn games.
Location: Confederation Park, 250 Willingdon Ave | Get directions
Interested in performing? Please submit our online form—submissions are accepted year round.
Have questions? Email [email protected].
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| July 14, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Magical Kingdom: Sing & Dance A-Long Show 12:15–1:00 pm | Aaron Wong: Elvis Tribute Artist 2:30–3:15 pm | Stories on Wheels: Japanese Kamishibai Street Theatre |
| July 15, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Burnaby Lyric Opera 12:15–1:00 pm | Brazilian Flavours: Enjoy guitar, marimba and accordion 2:30–3:15 pm | Musiki Parea: Traditional Greek Music |
| July 16, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Maple Melodies: Classic Canadian Hits 6:30–7:15 pm | Magician Voltaire 7:45–8:30 pm | Lache Cercel and the Roma Jazz Ensemble |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| July 21, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Vancouver Puppet Theatre presents: Baba Yaga and the Black Flower 12:15–1:00 pm | The Trollsons present: The Selkie 2:30–3:15 pm | Cosmo's Pop Up Clown Circus |
| July 22, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Folktales and stories with Russell Hirsch 12:15–1:00 pm | Kellie Haines Ventriloquist 2:30–3:15 pm | Zlatna Mountain: Balkan Folk Music |
| July 23, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Celtic Cowboys: Traditional Celtic Tunes 6:30–7:00 pm | Vancouver Morris Men: Traditional English Folk Dance and Song 7:30–8:00 pm | The Colours of Juggling featuring Yuki & Friends |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| July 28, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | The Music with Marnie Band with Monkey, Kangaroo & Cowgirl 12:15–1:00 pm | Folk Fusion Trio with GinaLina 2:30–3:15 pm | Lion dance performance and Tai Chi lesson |
| July 29, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Don Bryan Ventriloquist 12:15–1:00 pm | Aaron Wong: Elvis Tribute Artist 2:30–3:15 pm | Burnaby Lyric Opera |
| July 30, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:00 pm | Vancouver Morris Men: Traditional English Folk Dance and Song 6:15–7:15 pm | Mdundo Arts: African Art and Dance 7:45–8:30 pm | DJ Ira Kids Dance Party! |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| August 4, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Stories on Wheels: Japanese Kamishibai Street Theatre 12:15–1:00 pm | Musiki Parea: Traditional Greek Music 2:30–3:15 pm | Guitarist Alastair McMurray: Folk Music Classics |
| August 5, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Folk tales and stories with Russell Hirsch 12:15–1:00 pm | The Blues Rocks! Band: Kids can listen, clap and sing along 2:30–3:15 pm | Nikita Afonso: A blend of pop, country and rock |
| August 6, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Will's Jams: Children's music with a fun high-energy beat 6:30–7:15 pm | Brass Tax: Danceable upbeat swing jazz 7:45–8:30 pm | Blackthorn: Canadian Celtic folk band |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| August 11, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | The Music with Marnie Band with Monkey, Kangaroo & Cowgirl 12:15–1:00 pm | V'ni Dansi: Traditional Métis music and dance 2:30–3:15 pm | Kung Jaadee: Indigenous storyteller and educator |
| August 12, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Vancouver Puppet Theatre presents: The Three Little Pigs 12:15–1:00 pm | Murphy and the Cats: Upbeat jazz, folk and classical tunes 2:30–3:15 pm | The Trollsons present: The One Eyed Troll |
| August 13, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Cosmo's Pop Up Clown Circus 6:30–7:15 pm | The Motown Show: Featuring the Hitsville USA Band 7:45–8:30 pm | Magician: Travis Bernhardt |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| August 18, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Rhythm Resource: Immersive cultural drumming for all ages 12:15–1:00 pm | Lion Dance performance and Tai Chi lesson 2:30–3:15 pm | Bollywood dancing with Karima Essa |
| August 19, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Vancouver Puppet Theatre presents: Baba Yaga and the Black Flower 12:15–1:00 pm | Burnaby Lyric Opera 2:30–3:15 pm | Zlatna Mountain: Balkan Folk music |
| August 20, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers performance and lesson 6:30–7:15 pm | Savoir Faire: French Canadian music 7:45–8:30 pm | DISCOBABY 70's Tribute Show |
| Date/Time | Show/Performer |
|---|---|
| August 25, Tuesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Rhythm Resource: Immersive cultural drumming for all ages 12:15–1:00 pm | Magician Voltaire 2:30–3:15 pm | Kellie Haines Ventriloquist |
| August 26, Wednesday |
11:00–11:45 am | Johnny & June: Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash tribute 12:15–1:00 pm | Magician: Travis Bernhardt 2:30–3:15 pm | Don Bryan Ventriloquist |
| August 27, Thursday evening |
5:30–6:15 pm | Juggler Mike Battie 6:30–7:15 pm | The Boytles: A Beatles tribute band 7:45–8:30 pm | Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers |
Blackthorn, Canadian Celtic folk band
Aaron Wong, Elvis tribute artist
Music with Marnie
V'ni Dansi, Traditional Métis music and dance
Chinese Lion Dancers
Drumming with Rhythm Resource
Roving performers: Danielle & Michèle
Kung Jaadee
Face painting
Thank you to our partner:
