Free outdoor concerts take place in Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver‘s Lower Lonsdale district on Saturday evenings in July and August most years.

In 2025 Long Summer Nights took place in the Shipyards on Saturdays between July 19th and August 16th. It will likely happen around the same time in 2026, although exact details are to be confirmed. Also at the same venue, there is the Shipyards Night Market on Fridays throughout the summer until mid-September. It also has evening concerts.

Live Music at the Shipyards in North Vancouver

The Shipyards Night Market takes place between mid-May and mid-September. It runs weekly from 3:00 to 10:00 pm at Shipbuilders’ Square. The event features live music, food vendors and a beer garden.

Another series of summer events is Long Summer Nights at the Shipyards. That events run on Saturdays between mid-July and mid-August. At that event, there is themed entertainment, workshops and more to enjoy.

North Vancouver Saturday Concerts

Pre-COVID the Summer Sessions series of concerts took place every Saturday from early July until early to mid-August. The series hasn’t returned since then. However, in 2025, the renamed Long Summer Nights at the Shipyards took place on Saturdays from July 19th until August 16th.

If you like live music and entertainment, then Shipbuilders’ Square is a great place to be on Saturday evenings. Most of the Long Summer Nights events run from around 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

2025 Live Music Lineup

Below is the lineup of performers for the Long Summer Nights events last year (and the 2026 schedule will likely be comparable).

• 19th of July – Mariachi Tabasko, Fernanda Sardeneta, Lussilia, Wasakaka All Stars, Mazacote.
• 26th of July – Léral, Luke Beach Brown, Aiden Ayers, Kylie V, Wyper & Parker. 
• 2nd of August – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation members, Virginia Slim, Assbestos, Nicole Demers, Tim Hewitt, Bad Shah, The Squares Barbershop Quartet, Universal Gospel Choir, That’s Gay Comedy Troupe, The Dimes, Alexis Karr, The “Unstoppable” Conni Smudge, Gary Woods and DJ WhySoSerious, DJ Sage.
• 9th of August – Van Django, ArdyTronics, Delco, Big Easy Funk Ensemble, Felipe Gordon.
• 16th of August – Anna Navarro, Ben Parker & Phoenix Lauren, Josephine Walker, Dawn Pemberton, Uncle Strut.

Note: Exact details are subject to change.

Where is Shipbuilders’ Square?

Shipbuilders’ Square is located at 138 Victory Ship Way. It’s at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver just a five-minute walk east of the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay.

Look for the giant building with “The Shipyards” written in large white letters on the roof and the popular Tap & Barrel restaurant inside. Shipbuilders’ Square is on the other side of the building.

If coming from downtown Vancouver or anywhere by SkyTrain, the easiest way to get to Lonsdale Quay and Shipbuilders’ Square by public transit is via the SeaBus from Vancouver’s Waterfront Station.

If coming by car, Shipbuilders’ Square is in North Vancouver at the very bottom of Lonsdale Avenue. It’s on the waterfront side of the large white Pinnacle Hotel.

Other Information

To learn more about Long Summer Nights, see the City of North Vancouver’s website.

If you’re ever on the North Shore in the summer on a Friday evening and you like outdoor concerts, then also check out the Shipyard Night Market. It takes place at the same venue on Fridays and features dozens of fresh produce vendors, artisans, food trucks and a beer garden. It’s highly recommended.

For other ideas on things to do in the area, see Vancouver’s North Shore.

For a list of major events taking place in the Lower Mainland at different times of the year, see Vancouver’s Festivals & Events Calendar.

To learn about other free live music venues throughout Metro Vancouver, click Free Summer Concerts.