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Surrey Sounds of Summer Concert Series

The Sounds of Summer Live Music Series are free outdoor concerts at different parks in Surrey on Wednesday evenings in July and August.

The series of events happened between July 3rd and August 28th in 2024 at various venues.

Other free events in Surrey this summer included Canada Day Celebrations and the Surrey Fusion Festival.

 


This article contains information about the following events in 2024:

July 3 at Clayton Community Centre | July 10 at Glades Garden | July 17 at Surrey Civic Plaza | July 24 at Francis Park | July 31 at Museum of Surrey | August 7 at Darts Hill Garden Park | August 14 at Surrey Civic Plaza | August 21 at Unwin Park | August 28 at Bear Creek Park


 

Note: The Surrey concerts details are subject to change. See below for more details about each date and venue.

 

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Sounds of Summer Live Music in 2024

Residents of Surrey and the entire Lower Mainland can take their lawn chairs and blankets to sit on, plus their picnics to eat, and come out and enjoy the free music entertainment.

The 2024 Sounds of Summer concerts ran in July and August. Admission is free and advanced registration isn’t necessary. All events are open to the public. Below was the summer schedule of dates and locations for 2024, along with suggestions on what else to do while in the area.

 

July 3rd (2024) Concert at Clayton Community Centre

On July 3rd, the free concert happened at Clayton Community Centre and started at 6:30 pm. The venue is located at 7155 187A Street. It’s a short walk away from Clayton Park, which features lawn bowling fields, tennis courts and a nearby off-leash area for dogs.

The Free Label performed a fusion of disco, R&B and funk music.

 

July 10th (2024) Concert at Glades Garden

The July 10th concert happened at Glades Woodland Garden and started at 6:30 pm. At the event Leo D. E Johnson performed a mix of gospel, soul and West Coast Grunge.

Glades Garden is at 457-172nd Street in South Surrey. The park is close to the Peace Arch Border and not far from White Rock. It’s a wonderful garden that’s only open on select days.

 

Concert Audience at Glades Garden
An Outdoor Concert at Glades Garden

 

July 17th (2024) Concert at Surrey Civic Plaza

On July 17th, the free concert took place at Surrey Civic Plaza. It started at 6:30 pm and featured multiple performers, including Tess Anderson, Maddy Lofvendhal and Ranj Singh.

Surrey Civic Plaza is located at 13450 104th Avenue. It’s easy to get to via public transit, as it’s just beside the Surrey Central SkyTrain Station. The venue is also across the street from Holland Park and near Central City Shopping Centre which has over 140 stores.

 

July 24th (2024) Concert at Francis Park

Francis Park is located at 15951 83rd Avenue. It’s beside Surrey’s Fleetwood Public Library. The park features fitness equipment, a playground and a walking loop.

On July 24th, the free concert opened with Colin Sankey and then featured Ben Dunnill.

 

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July 31st (2024) Concert at The Museum of Surrey

On Wednesday, July 31st, there was live music at the Museum of Surrey at 17710 56A Avenue in Surrey. Lola Parks kicked off the show, followed by main act Hayley Wallis.

The museum is always free to enter and is a good place to learn about the city’s history. There are also fun activities and play structures for kids.

 

August 7th (2024) Concert at Darts Hill Garden

On August 7th, the free concert took place at Darts Hill Garden Park. The live music was performed by the band Get Back Unplugged.

Darts Hill is located at 1633-170th Street in South Surrey. White Rock is only about a 10-minute drive away. It’s a beautiful semi-private garden that’s open to the public at specific times of the year.

 

Don Alder Performing at Darts Hill Park
Summer Concert at Darts Hill

 

August 14th (2024) Concert at Surrey Civic Plaza

On Wednesday, August 14th, the free concert was held at Surrey Civic Plaza. The show opened with Richard Tichelman and then featured the band Bad Mny.

 

August 21st (2024) Concert at Unwin Park

The free concert on Wednesday, August 21st featured Mikey Jose. Ayla Tesler-Mabé opened the show.

Located at 13313 68th Avenue, Unwin Park is a huge place with many different facilities. There are lacrosse boxes, cricket fields, an outdoor pool, spray park, and a lot more.

 

Salmon Sessions Music Festival

 

August 28th (2024) Concert at Bear Creek Park

On Wednesday, August 28th, the free concert took place at Bear Creek Park. Music was performed by Madelyn Read and Francis Baptiste.

The park is a popular place in Surrey. It includes a miniature train, an outdoor swimming pool, a mini-golf course and other things to see and do.

 

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Other Information

To learn more about the Sounds of Summer Music Series, see the City of Surrey‘s website.

For a list of other things to do in the area, see the City of Surrey.

 

Other Free Summer Music Venues

The Sounds of Summer Music Series in Surrey isn’t the only place to find free (or almost free) live music in the Lower Mainland in the summer. Other places with good free concerts include the following:

For a list of other best places to find free concerts in the Lower Mainland, check out our Free Outdoor Music page.