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.
2023 Performances
There’s plenty of free musical entertainment to check out in 2023. Consult the drop down lists below for a full schedule of weekly performances. All performances begin at 7 p.m.
June 6 to 8
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 6 – Suncor Agora, Centennial Park – Scottish Night
- Wednesday, June 7 – Kenwick Park – Jammin’ Quartet – jazz, blues, Latin
- Thursday, June 8 – Paul Blundy Park – The Honkey Tonk Outlaws
- Thursday, June 8 – Germain Park – Joan Spalding & Missy Burgess – country, blues
June 12 to 15
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, June 12 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Sarnia Outtaliners – variety
- Tuesday June 13 – Flag Court, Centennial Park – Fischer and Lovatt – variety
- Wednesday, June 14 – Kenwick Park – Forest Excelsior Band – variety
- Thursday, June 15 – Paul Blundy Park – Beer Store Money – acoustic rock
- Thursday, June 15 – Germain Park – Borderlite Trio – variety
June 19 to 22
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, June 19 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Lambton County Fiddlers
- Tuesday, June 20 – Flag Court, Centennial Park – Casuals – pop
- Wednesday, June 21 – Kenwick Park – Blackwell Station – Celtic, country, rock
- Thursday, June 22 – Paul Blundy Park – Seaway Sounds Chorus and Friends
- Thursday, June 22 – Germain Park – The Songbirds Union – indie folk, pop
June 26 to 29
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, June 26 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Jacob Barber & the Adventurines – indie rock
- Tuesday, June 27 – Flag Court, Centennial Park – Bruce Dean & Friends
- Wednesday, June 28 – Kenwick Park – 402 West – pop
- Thursday, June 29 – Paul Blundy Park – Little Town – blues, rock
- Thursday, June 29 – Germain Park – The Wade Sisters – variety
July 3 to 6
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Paula & the Cornhuskers – variety
- Tuesday, July 4 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Joyful Noise Drummers – variety
- Wednesday, July 5 – Kenwick Park – The Four of Us – pop
- Thursday, July 6 – Paul Blundy Park – The Martones – pop, jazz
- Thursday, July 6 – Germain Park – ABT Singers – gospel
July 10 to 13
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 10 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Jeff Baldock – folk rock
- Tuesday, July 11 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Failte – Celtic
- Wednesday, July 12 – Kenwick Park – TooNice – reggae
- Thursday, July 13 – Paul Blundy Park – Leanne Mayer – indie pop, rock
- Thursday, July 13 – Germain Park – Roads Travelled – country
July 17 to 20
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 17 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Mark Blayney – variety
- Tuesday, July 18 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Traffic Jam – jazz, blues
- Wednesday, July 19 – Kenwick Park – WIP – soft rock
- Thursday, July 20 – Paul Blundy Park – Rob Dickson
- Thursday, July 20 – Germain Park – Celtic Hillbillies – variety
July 24 to 27
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 24 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Annette Dillion & Guests – folk pop
- Tuesday, July 25 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Wood Strings Wind – variety
- Wednesday, July 26 – Kenwick Park – Grand Rents – country, classic rock
- Thursday, July 27 – Paul Blundy Park – Rob Dickson – Jules & Co – variety
- Thursday, July 27 – Germain Park – Cassie Noble – indie pop, folk
July 31 to August 3
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, July 31 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – Joan Spalding & the Foggy Mountain Band – variety
- Tuesday, August 1 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Five4Tyme – variety
- Wednesday, August 2 – Kenwick Park – The Old Souls – classic rock
- Thursday, August 3 – Paul Blundy Park – Ram Grill Brand – jazz
- Thursday, August 3 – Germain Park – Bill & Joe Hines – rock, country rock
August 8 to 10
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 8 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Borderline – variety
- Wednesday, August 9 – Kenwick Park – Mike Blackmore – rock, blues
- Thursday, August 10 – Paul Blundy Park – Missy Burgess – variety
- Thursday, August 10 – Germain Park – Small Group Therapy – 90’s
August 14 to 17
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, August 14 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – RED Line – variety
- Tuesday, August 15 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Bluewater Chordsmen – acapella
- Wednesday, August 16 – Kenwick Park – Lise Michaud – country
- Thursday, August 17 – Paul Blundy Park – Cordcalling – art rock
- Thursday, August 17 – Germain Park – Wayne Howard – keyboard
August 21 to 24
All performances begin at 7 p.m.
- Monday, August 21 – Bandshell, Canatara Park – The Overtones – soft rock
- Tuesday, August 22 – Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion, Canatara Park – Cabin Fever – alternative folk
- Wednesday, August 23 – Kenwick Park – Farewell Stanleys
- Thursday, August 24 – Paul Blundy Park – Broomsticks & Hammers – folk rock
- Thursday, August 24 – Germain Park – Blast from the Past – country, rock
Sign up to perform
Interested in performing in 2024? Email rachel.veilleux@sarnia for details.