Free Summer Fun in Burnaby: Music, Movies, and More
Burnaby is turning up the heat with a vibrant lineup of free summer events! From live music and outdoor movie nights to family-friendly entertainment in local parks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in these vibrant public spaces.
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Free Summer Fun in Burnaby 2025
Sounds Like Summer
- When: Every Thursday and Friday afternoon from July 11 to August 29, 2025
- Where: Various Locations (on various dates):
- Deer Lake Park (main beach and festival lawn)
- Edmonds Park
- Fraser Foreshore Park
- Burnaby Mountain Park
- Central Park (Upper Pond)
- View the full schedule
Watch for pop-up performances from local musicians at outdoor spaces around Burnaby! Artists include Rebecca Sichon, Sidewalk Cellist, Ty Koch, Eliza Barry, Jim Hopson, Jas Wishes, Frankie Hidalgo, and more.
Summer Stages
- When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon from July 8 to August 28, 2025
- Special Saturday Family Night on Saturday, July 19 from 5:00pm to 8:15pm
- Where: Confederation Park
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Celebrate the summer with a series of free live performances at Confederation Park in Burnaby. Bring a chair or blanket for a picnic style show and enjoy a variety of performances by acts like The Magical Kingdom Sing and Dance A-long Show, Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers, Yuki the Juggler, Burnaby Lyric Opera, Cause & Effect Circus Show, and much more!
This year, enjoy a Special Saturday Family Night with performances by Ukrainian Dance Ensemble MRIYA, Vancouver Morris Men, Fuga Circus Show, and DISCOBABY: a 1970’s tribute show featuring The Retrolytes!
Summer Cinema
- When: Fridays and Saturdays in August
- Movies begin at around 8:15pm
- Where: Civic Square (Fridays) and Confederation Park (Saturdays)
- View the full schedule
Summer Cinema kicks off on Friday nights at Civic Square and continues on Saturday nights at Confederation Park during August. Bring a blanket or chair and some movie snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Civic Square | Movies being at approximately 8:30pm
- Friday, August 15: A Minecraft Movie
- Friday, August 22: The Tiger’s Apprentice
- Friday, August 29: IF
Free underground parking is available at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library, and there are also portable washrooms on-site.
Confederation Park | Movies being at approximately 8:30pm
- Saturday, August 16: Dog Man
- Saturday, August 23: Moana 2
Arrive early for a double feature of fun. There’s lots going on before the show. Step into the programming tent to enjoy fun interactive Coast Salish games led by an Indigenous educator between 6:30pm and 8:30pm each night.
Plus meet costumed characters. They’ll be making an appearance each evening between 6:00pm and 8:30 pm. Come dressed in costume and get ready to have a blast!
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