Summer Music

A quintessential part of summer is unpacking your lawn chairs and finding the perfect spot to enjoy an outdoor music concert.

1. WESTBEN
6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford

Westben celebrates an incredible 25 seasons of music at their iconic barn! Dave Mowat will join co-founders Donna Bennett and Brian Finley to kick off the celebrations on June 30 with a special anniversary show and a glass of bubbly and strawberry treat. Steven Page, Sarah Slean, Holly Cole, and the Barra MacNeils are scheduled throughout the summer.
westben.ca

2. MUSIC AT PORT MILFORD
89 Colliers Road, Milford

What began in 1987 as a summer music program for youth, founded by dedicated music teachers Meg Hill and Doris McLaughlin, is now an annual summer chamber music academy and Festival. Chamber music luminaries such as the Linden and Harlem String Quartets perform with promising young musicians.
musicatportmilford.org

3. BASE 31– SUMMER CONCERT EVENTS
26-343 County Road 22, Picton

The former WWII air force base turned cultural hub is planning a summer of music packed with big name concerts and intimate musical experiences. Ron Sexsmith, Carole Pope, Shawnee Kish and Jane Siberry are among the headliners. Stay and explore the many galleries and enjoy local fare served up at the open-air food and drink market. Concerts start on June 1.
base31.ca

4. QUINTE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Frankford Tourist Park, 1 Mill Street, and Ted Snider Bandshell, 52170 Fraser Park Drive, Quinte West

Quinte celebrates the best in local rock, country and a bit of flamenco music too. Outdoor concerts are every Friday and Sunday evening (from June 28 to August 30) in Fraser Park and Wednesdays at Frankford Tourist Park (starting on July 3rd), from 6-8 pm.
quintewest.ca

5. BIG LAKE ARTS
Various locations in Wellington

Co-founded by renowned Canadian Opera Company Music Director Johannes Debus and Juno Award-winning violinist, Elissa Lee, this unique musical experience brings together international musicians for a summer of collaboration. Canadian pop icons and jazz and classical musicians reimagine Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, while the “musical and edible promenade” takes audiences to four surprise locations for live music paired with the County’s best wines and food creations. July 14 – August 31.
biglakearts.com

6. CROOKS RAPIDS COUNTRYFEST
29 Pickens Road, Hastings

For a true summer concert camping experience, book a site and enjoy a campfire while listening to a full lineup of country artists onstage – Cory Marks, The Washboard Union, Cale Crowe and 2023 open mic sensation, Old Wet Hen. August 23 and 24.
crooksrapidscountryfest.com

7. THE ROAD TO CULTIVATE CONCERT SERIES
44 Queen Street, Port Hope

Every Thursday night in July and August from 6-8 pm, the Memorial Park bandshell in downtown Port Hope comes alive with free concerts. Foot tapping fiddlers and soulful guitar solos give us a taste of what’s to come for the 10th anniversary of the popular Cultivate Festival coming up in September.
cultivatefestival.ca

8. SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE BANDSHELL
Cobourg Bandshell, Victoria Park

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music and warm summer breezes as the Concert Band of Cobourg performs at the bandshell every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm through July and August (weather permitting).
theconcertbandofcobourg.com