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 2023 Long Summer Nights took place in the Shipyards on Saturdays between July 22nd and August 26th. Also in 2023, there was the Shipyards Night Market on Fridays throughout the summer until mid-September. It too had evening concerts. Both the Long Summer Nights and Shipyards Night Market are happening again in 2024, although exact details are to be confirmed.
Shipyards Night Market
After not happening for a few years, the Shipyards Night Market returned on Friday nights between May 12th and September 15th in 2023. The weekly event ran from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Shipbuilders’ Square. The event featured live music, food vendors and a beer garden.
Another series of summer events in 2023 was Long Summer Nights at the Shipyards. The events ran on Saturdays between June 22nd and August 26th. At that event, there was themed entertainment, workshops and more to enjoy.
North Vancouver Saturday Concerts
In 2019 the Summer Sessions series of concerts took place every Saturday from July 6th to August 10th. The series hasn’t returned since then. However, in 2023, Long Summer Nights at the Shipyards took place on Saturdays from July 22nd until August 26th, and is likely to happen again in 2024, although exact details are to be confirmed.
If you like live music and entertainment, then Shipbuilders’ Square was a great place to be on Saturday evenings. Most of the Long Summer Nights events ran from around 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
2023 Live Music Lineup
Below was the lineup of performers for the Long Summer Nights events. The lineup for 2024 will likely be similar, but with details to be confirmed.
- 22nd of July – Rumba Calzada, Abalaê Capoeira, Sambacouver
- 29th of July – Scott Verbeek Trio, Teresa Marie Quartet, Colin Sankey Quartet
- 5th of August – Ginalina Music, Ava Music, Method of Modern Movement, Karima Essa, Kel Modern Magic, DJ Em Reese Music, DJ Sage
- 12th of August – Danielle Ryan, Silver Diamond Country Dancers, West Coast Slackers, Dave Hartney Band
- 19th of August – Diamonds in the Rough Dance Crew, Side One, DJ A-SLAM
- 26th of August – DJ A-SLAM, Karima Essa, Shao Line Hung Gar Lion Dance Team, Brazilian Swag, Gabriel Dubreuil, Ache Brasil, Bitterly Divine
Note: Exact details were 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.
