Concerts at the Pier is a series of free outdoor live music performances on Thursdays and Saturdays in July and August in White Rock.

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.

In 2024 the concerts run on various Thursdays starting July 4th and ending August 29th. The nights run from around 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm and they typically feature a headliner band as well as one or two opening groups.

Interestingly, the concerts don’t always take place near the pier in White Rock. They are held at West Beach or East Beach depending on the day.

Platinum Blonde in White Rock — Platinum Blonde at Concerts at the Pier in 2017

2024 Concerts at the Pier Details

The White Rock evening concerts taking place on Thursdays in 2024 include the following:

4th of July – 54-40 (headliner) at East Beach at 7:00 pm. Opening the show is Nadine States with Rob Montgomery.
11th of July – Crystal Shawanda (headliner) at West Beach at 7:00 pm. Ayotte Paxton is the opening act.
25th of July – Arrival & Gaslighter play ABBA & Dixie Chicks tribute concerts at East Beach at 7:00 pm.
22nd of August – Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts perform at East Beach at 7:00 pm. The opening act is Star Captain Trio.
29th of August – Night Moves & Dead Man’s Town perform at West Beach at 7:00 pm.

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, 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.

White Rock Concert Crowds — A Concert at West Beach by the Museum

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 hope to have a chance 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.