Celebrating 30 years of Concerts in the Park

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Taylor's Story - Tribute to Taylor Swift singing with a microphone on stage

Don’t miss the launch event in the VMC on June 12!


Get ready to be ‘enchanted’ by a summer filled with live music and fun! The City of Vaughan’s 30th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series is back, kicking off with Taylor’s Story – Tribute to Taylor Swift on Wednesday, June 12 in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. At the concert, there will be 1,000 free friendship bracelets handed out (one per person), while quantities last!

 

Join us for six FREE concerts, presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons, on select Wednesdays from June 12 to July 31, weather permitting, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

This year’s lineup features professional entertainment for all ages with genres like disco, pop, oldies and rock. 

 

Here is the full schedule:

 

  • Wednesday, June 12: Taylor’s Story – Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Transit Square located at 100 New Park Place (Free Parking)
  • Wednesday, June 26 (Ward 5): The Beatle Band – Tribute to The Beatles at Dufferin District Park, located at 1441 Clark Ave. W.
  • Wednesday, July 10 (Ward 4): Who Made Who – Tribute to AC/DC at North Thornhill Community Centre (Outdoor Amphitheatre), located at 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave. 
  • Wednesday, July 17 (Ward 3): Disco Fever – Tribute to Bee Gees, Donna Summer, ABBA, Diana Ross, KC and The Sunshine, Kool and The Gang, Gloria Gaynor and more at Chancellor District Park, located at 430 Chancellor Dr.
  • Wednesday, July 24 (Ward 1): Desire – Tribute to U2 at Mackenzie Glen District Park, located at 220 Cranston Park Ave. 
  • Wednesday, July 31 (Ward 2): The Jersey Seasons – Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Sonoma Heights Community Park, located at 100 Sunset Ridge

 

Accessible parking (limited), pathways and washrooms will be available at each concert location. Parking details for concert locations are available online, including information about park-and-walk options. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Find additional details at vaughan.ca/concerts

 

QUOTE

 

“Our City’s award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series returns for its milestone 30th year. Every season, the shows bring families, friends and neighbours together to enjoy an evening of music in the park. These much-anticipated, free events feature incredible artists and exciting performances that will satisfy anyone’s musical taste. This series is one that I personally look forward to enjoying every summer. So, whether you’re a Swiftie, or fond of the oldies, I hope you will join us this year for our annual celebration of music at one of the many concerts throughout the city.”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca 

 

QUICK FACTS 

  • This is the 30th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park.
  • This year’s schedule will feature professional entertainment for all ages with genres like disco, pop, oldies and rock. 
  • There are six concerts on select Wednesdays from June 12 to July 31, weather permitting, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at parks across the city.

 

LEARN MORE 

  • Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park webpage