Concerts at the Pier is a series of free outdoor live music performances on select summer days in White Rock. There are typically around five or six concerts.
This article includes the following information about Concerts at the Pier:
Schedule Details | Locations | Tips & Advice | About White Rock | Other Information
Concerts at the Pier in White Rock
The Concerts at the Pier series has been taking place each summer since 2017. Presented by TD Ready Commitment, the shows are free to attend and highly recommended. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket to sit on. It’s a good idea to bring food too.
The concerts run on various Thursdays from late June until late August and begin and end at around 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. They typically feature a headliner band as well as one or two opening groups.
Interestingly, the music festival doesn’t always take place near the pier in White Rock. It’s usually held at West Beach or East Beach depending on the day.

2025 Concerts at the Pier Details
The White Rock evening concerts that take place on Thursdays in 2025 include the following:
- 26th of June – Odds (headliner) at East Beach at 7:00 pm. Opening the show is Aidan Farrell.
- 10th of July – Mostly Marley (headliner) at Miramar Village at 7:00 pm.
- 17th of July – Simply Queen plays a Queen tribute concert at East Beach at 7:00 pm. The opening act is Avenue Elle.
- 14th of August – sGaanaGwa performs at West Beach at 7:00 pm. The opening act is The Wilds.
- 21st of August – Five Alarm Funk performs at West Beach at 7:00 pm. Pax opens the show.
White Rock Concert Locations
The Thursday events used to take place on the Main Stage by the pier at the waterfront in the 15000 block of Marine Drive.
As of the last few years though, some concerts now take place at East Beach by the strip of restaurants that includes Moby Dick’s at 15479 Marine Drive. A couple of concerts still take place at West Beach, which is located near the pier and not far from the museum.
In 2025 one of the concerts takes place at Miramar Village which isn’t on the beach at all. It’s about a 20-minute walk north into town from the promenade.

Tips & Advice
Below are some tips to help you make the most of your Concerts at the Pier experience next time you attend.
TIP #1: Arrive early if you want to find parking anywhere near the beach. It can get busy in the area even on days without free concerts.
TIP #2: If you like live music and beautiful beaches then go at least once to a Concerts at the Pier event. They are really worth it!
TIP #3: Try to visit White Rock at least once at low tide. The exposed sandy beach is amazing! Click White Rock Tide Schedule to see where the water will be at different times and dates.
About White Rock
White Rock is an exceptional resort town in the south-central region of the Lower Mainland not far from the US border. It features a long, beautiful sandy beach and numerous restaurants.
The town also hosts a number of interesting events in addition to the Concerts at the Pier series including the following:
- White Rock Farmers Market – a large weekly market running from May until October.
- Canada Day Celebrations – on July 1st each year.
- Tour de White Rock – a major cycling race in mid-July.
- White Rock Sea Festival – a large festival over the BC Day long weekend in early August.
- Picnic on the Pier – a fundraising event for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation where participants enjoy a fancy dinner on the Pier in August.
Other Information
For more details about the summer concert series, see the White Rock BIA website.
To learn more about the town itself, click White Rock.
For a list of other free concerts in the Lower Mainland in summer, click Free Outdoor Concerts.
For a list of other major events in the region, see Vancouver’s Events Calendar or click Festivals & Events.