The City of Sarnia’s annual free outdoor concert series, Sounds of Summer, features local and out-of-town performers, providing live musical entertainment across a full range of genres. Sounds of Summer performances take place every Monday – Thursday, throughout June, July, and August (with some exceptions) at five different locations across the community.
Sounds of Summer runs from the first Tuesday in June until the second-last Thursday in August. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair.
2025 Performances
Consult the table below for Sounds of Summer performance dates and locations. All shows start at 7 p.m. Shows may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
| Date | Park | Artist & Genre |
| Tuesday, June 3 | Suncor Agora | Scottish Night |
| Wednesday, June 4 | Kenwick Park | Work in Progress (rock, country, folk) |
| Thursday, June 5 | Paul Blundy Park | JPD Review (country) |
| Thursday, June 5 | Germain Park | Cassie Noble (folk) |
| Monday, June 9 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | The Old Souls (rock) |
| Tuesday, June 10 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Thoz Guys (Americana) |
| Wednesday, June 11 | Kenwick Park | Forest Excelsior Band (variety) |
| Thursday, June 12 | Paul Blundy Park | Wayne Hayward (country, jazz, classical) |
| Thursday, June 12 | Germain Park | The Overtones (rock) |
| Monday, June 16 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Good Times Ukulele Club (variety) |
| Tuesday, June 17 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | The Legends of Country Classic Songs (country) |
| Wednesday, June 18 | Kenwick Park | 402 West (rock, country) |
| Thursday, June 19 | Paul Blundy Park | Missy Burgess (country, blues, folk) |
| Thursday, June 19 | Germain Park | Annette Dillon (folk, rock, pop) |
| Monday, June 23 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Dynamic Duo (rock, country) |
| Tuesday, June 24 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Lambton County Fiddlers (country, folk, Irish fiddle) |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Kenwick Park | Blackwell Station (variety) |
| Thursday, June 26 | Paul Blundy Park | The New Oldies (rock) |
| Thursday, June 26 | Germain Park | Joan Spalding (country, blues) |
| Monday, June 30 & Tuesday, July 1 | No Performance | |
| Wednesday, July 2 | Kenwick Park | Lise Michaud (rock, country, folk) |
| Thursday, July 3 | Paul Blundy Park | Borderline (variety) |
| Thursday, July 3 | Germain Park | The Wulfpack (Jazz) |
| Monday, July 7 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | The Joyful Noise Drummers (percussion) |
| Tuesday, July 8 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Jules Cee (folk, rock) |
| Wednesday, July 9 | Kenwick Park | The Rents (rock, country, pop) |
| Thursday, July 10 | Paul Blundy Park | Country Classics by Mark Blayney (variety) |
| Thursday, July 10 | Germain Park | RELIC (variety) |
| Monday, July 14 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Jeff Baldock (folk, rock) |
| Tuesday, July 15 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Wood Strings Wind (variety) |
| Wednesday, July 16 | Kenwick Park | New Moon Views (rock, pop, folk) |
| Thursday, July 17 | Paul Blundy Park | Rob Dickson (rock, blues, folk) |
| Thursday, July 17 | Germain Park | Roads Travelled (country) |
| Monday, July 21 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Joan Spalding and Foggy Mountain Band (country) |
| Tuesday, July 22 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Martones (pop) |
| Wednesday, July 23 | Kenwick Park | The Casuals (rock) |
| Thursday, July 24 | Paul Blundy Park | Sam Hornby |
| Thursday, July 24 | Germain Park | ABT Gospel Singers (gospel) |
| Monday, July 28 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Mark Blayney (variety) |
| Tuesday, July 29 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Leanne Mayer (folk) |
| Wednesday, July 30 | Kenwick Park | The Back 2 Back Band (rock, country, pop) |
| Thursday, July 31 | Paul Blundy Park | Two Country Band (country) |
| Thursday, July 31 | Germain Park | Bill and Joe Hones (rock, country) |
| Monday, August 4 | No Performance | |
| Tuesday, August 5 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Sue & Ben (variety) |
| Wednesday, August 6 | Kenwick Park | That Other Band (variety) |
| Thursday, August 7 | Paul Blundy Park | Sarnia Church in the City (gospel) |
| Thursday, August 7 | Germain Park | Farewell Stanleys (rock, folk) |
| Monday, August 11 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Sarnia Outtaliners (line dancing) |
| Tuesday, August 12 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Failte (celtic) |
| Wednesday, August 13 | Kenwick Park | Paula and the Cornhuskers (variety) |
| Thursday, August 14 | Paul Blundy Park | Fischer and Lovatt (variety) |
| Thursday, August 14 | Germain Park | Mike Blackmore (pop) |
| Monday, August 18 | Canatara Park, Bandshell | Golden Hour Ghosts (pop) |
| Tuesday, August 19 | Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park | Five for Tyme (pop, celtic, folk) |
| Wednesday, August 20 | Kenwick Park | Jammin Quartet (variety) |
| Thursday, August 21 | Paul Blundy Park | The Oremakinde Trio (pop) |
| Thursday, August 21 | Germain Park | The Wade Sisters (blues) |
Sign up to perform
Interested in performing? Email parksandrecreation@sarnia.ca for details.