CBC Musical Nooners are free outdoor concerts in July and August featuring local live music talent on Wednesdays at noon in Vancouver’s CBC Plaza.
The series of events last took place in 2019. After not happening for five years, it’s back in 2025!
CBC Musical Nooners in 2025
In previous years, CBC Musical Nooners ran on most weekdays in July and August. In 2025, however, the series of concerts only takes place on Wednesdays from July 2nd until August 20th. All shows begin at 12:00 pm.
Concert Times & Location
The CBC Nooners live music entertainment takes place in the CBC Plaza at 700 Hamilton Street which is between Georgia Street and Robson in downtown Vancouver.
Close by are Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vancouver Public Library and BC Place Stadium. Trendy Robson Street, Robson Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Pacific Centre shopping centre also aren’t too far away.
Concert Schedule
Below is the 2025 schedule of events, including all dates and names of performers. Exact details are subject to change.
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
- Brass Camel – rock and progressive music
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
- Vox Rea – performing indie and pop music
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
- Oh Clementine – songs for children
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
- Raman Bains – a mix of Punjabi, R&B and hip-hop
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
- Boslen – hip-hop songs
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
- Missy D – English and French hip-hop
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
- Empanadas Ilegales – performing Latin music
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
- Fionn – a mix of rock, folk and pop music
About CBC Nooners
CBC Vancouver has been hosting the free CBC Musical Nooners concerts most summers since the Olympics in 2010.
The CBC Musical Nooners is a popular event that attracts up to a couple of hundred people on sunny days. The audience typically comprises downtown office workers on their lunch breaks as well as tourists and supporters of the bands.
Although participating bands are generally local and not hugely famous, the quality of the performances is high and many of the bands are exceptional. If you’re in the area around lunch time on a nice day, check it out! You won’t be disappointed.
Other Information
For more information about the free music series click CBC Musical Nooners.
TIP: Combine your trip to the CBC Plaza for a live music concert with a visit to other downtown attractions. Yaletown is fairly close, as is Gastown.
For a list of other free concerts in Metro Vancouver, click Free Outdoor Concerts.
