Enjoy a date night out that is easy on the wallet by checking out one of the many free events coming to Burnaby this summer.
The city is screening several flicks, and the best part is, it’s completely free. And there will a series of free concerts held at the local parks, including the return of the popular Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performance at Deer Lake Park.
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Free Summer Performances in Burnaby 2023
Free Movies in Burnaby – Civic Square
The beloved Summer Cinema is returning to Civic Square on Friday evenings at dusk this summer. Guests can just pull up a chair and bring along a blanket and some movie snacks to enjoy the show.
There’s even free parking available in the Bob Prittie Library parkade.
Here’s the full line-up:
- Friday, August 4 – The Wizard of Oz – wear a costume for free popcorn!
- Friday, August 11 – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
- Friday, August 18 – Spies in Disguise
- Friday, August 25 – The Lost City
- Friday, September 1 – West Side Story (2022)
Free Movies in Burnaby – Edmonds Park
Edmonds Park will also be hosting a movie night this summer.
- Saturday, August 26, 8:30 pm – Shazam! Fury of the Gods
All of the events will take place rain or shine.
Free Summer Concert in Burnaby
The iconic Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will once again be hosting their annual outdoor concert in Burnaby this summer, and it’s completely free to attend.
It will be taking place from 7:30 – 9:30pm at Deer Lake Park on Saturday, July 15.
Guests will be able to listen to a variety of beautiful pieces, including John Williams’ ET: Adventures On Earth.
Make sure to remember to bring your own chair or blanket and keep in mind seating on the lawn is first come, first served.
Summer Stages – Confederation Park
Confederation Park will be presenting a free live performance series every Tuesday to Friday from12 pm and 2 pm. There will be music, storytelling, face painting, music and dance, as well as performances. These are perfect for taking you little ones to.
The event series takes place from July 11 to August 25. You can see their full list of performances here.
Sounds Like Summer
Burnaby will be hosting a series of pop-up performances from local musicians in a number of their local parks this summer. These will take place daily on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from July 12 until September 1.
- July 12 12-1 pm Burnaby Heights Park Mar Emmanuel
- July 13 12-1 pm Robert Burnaby Park Joline Baylis
- July 14 12-1 pm Central Park (upper pond) Colin Sankey
- July 14 1:15-2:15 pm Central Park (upper pond) Sam Chimes
- July 19 12-1 pm Burnaby Mountain Park Shawn Bullshields
- July 20 12-1 pm Deer Lake Park Girl A Girl B
- July 20 1:15-2:15 pm Deer Lake Park Chris Ho
- July 21 12-1 pm Fraser Foreshore Park J.D Miner
- July 21 1:15-2:15 pm Fraser Foreshore Park Norine Braun
- July 26 12-1 pm Burnaby Mountain Park Teapot in The Tuba
- July 26 1:15-2:15 pm Burnaby Mountain Park 8 Bit Duo
- July 27 12-1 pm Suncrest Park Patrick Kao
- July 28 12-1 pm Edmonds Park Kaya Kurz
- July 28 1:15-2:15 pm Edmonds Park Leah Barley
- August 2 12-1 pm Willingdon Heights Ross Curan
- August 2 1:15-2:15 pm Willingdon Heights Linda Szentes
- August 3 12-1 pm George McLean Park Shruti Ramani
- August 3 1:15-2:15 pm George McLean Park Mar Emmanuel
- August 4 12-1 pm Fraser Foreshore Park Caden Knudson
- August 4 1:15-2:15 pm Fraser Foreshore Park Glisha
- August 9 12–1 pm Burnaby Heights Park Joline Baylis
- August 10 12-1 pm Robert Burnaby Park Cat Murphy Band
- August 10 1:15-2:15 pm Robert Burnaby Park Norine Braun
- August 11 12-1 pm Deer Lake Park Malaya Cooks
- August 11 1:15-2:15 pm Deer Lake Park Alastair McMurray
- August 16 12-1 pm Burnaby Heights Park Alison Jenkins
- August 17 12-1 pm Suncrest Park Malaya Cooks
- August 18 12-1 pm Edmonds Park Glisha
- August 18 1:15-2:15 pm Edmonds Park Shruti Ramani
- August 23 12-1 pm Brentwood Park Chris Ho
- August 23 1:15-2:15 pm Brentwood Park Leah Barley
- August 24 12-1 pm Robert Burnaby Park 8 Bit Duo
- August 25 12-1 pm Burnaby Mountain Park Colin Sankey
- August 25 1:15-2:15 pm Burnaby Mountain Park Patrick Kao
- August 30 12-1 pm Maywood Park Cat Murphy Band
- August 30 1:15-2:15 pm Maywood Park Adrienne Robles
- August 31 12-1 pm Richard Bolton Park Teapot in The Tuba
- August 31 1:15-2:15 pm Richard Bolton Park Wilson & Gibbons Duo
- September 1 12-1 pm Central Park (upper pond) Alison Jenkins
- September 1 1:15-2:15 pm Central Park (upper pond) Haremeet Kaur Virdee
