Free Outdoor Concerts Around Vancouver This August

We love music and honestly summer feels like the best time for concerts Especially when they’re outside and free and happening all over Vancouver. We put together a quick list of some cool free concerts and music events happening this August Whether you’re into chill acoustic tunes lively festivals or something cultural theres something for everyone

Here’s what’s happening

Powell Street Festival
Aug 2 and 3 at Oppenheimer Park
Celebrate Japanese Canadian culture with taiko drumming music dance and more

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival
Aug 9 at Deer Lake Park Burnaby
Soulful blues folk and roots music outdoors on a beautiful stage

Pleasant Day Fest
Aug 9 on Main Street in Mount Pleasant
Street festival vibes with pop up concerts food trucks and artisan stalls

VCT Summer Sounds Closing Show
Aug 14 outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre downtown
Local artists and DJs wrapping up the summer series with great beats

Grandview Park Playlist
Aug 16 at Grandview Park
Unique intercultural chamber music in a cozy park setting

Light Up Chinatown
Aug 16 and 17 on Columbia Street
R and B DJs traditional and contemporary performances in historic Chinatown

Music on Main Pop Up Concerts
Aug 18 to 20 at Mount Pleasant Park
Relaxed local music great food trucks and a chill park hangout

Some quick tips from us

Get there early for good spots especially the bigger festivals
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on
Pack some snacks or check out the food trucks nearby
Check event websites or socials for last minute updates

We hope you get out and enjoy some of these shows this summer!

Here’s to a summer full of music sunshine and good vibes

Cheers

Toly and Josie