The City of Pickering proudly presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series.

Join the City of Pickering on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays starting in July for the annual Summer Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs and best dance moves to any of our three locations and dance to a variety of live music all summer long.

Thursdays at Millennium Square: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fridays at Rick Johnson Memorial Park: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sundays at Esplanade Park: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursdays

Waterfront Concerts (Millennium Square)

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Fridays

Rick Johnson Memorial Park

5:30 - 7:30 pm

*No Rick Johnson Park Concert on August 21

Sundays

Esplanade Park

2:00 - 4:00 pm

*No Esplanade Park Concerts on August 9

Waterfront Concerts (Millennium Square)

July 2	The Canadiana Band (Classic Rock)
July 9	Groove Marmalade (Decades, Latin, Pop)
July 16	Fiddlestix (Rock, Country, Folk)
July 23	Daniel Panetta & The Midnight Company (Pop. Motown, R&B)
July 30	The Band Excel (Caribbean, Soca)
August 6	Daybreak Moonshine (Country)
August 13	Sweet Soul Music (R&B, Decades)
August 20	Fossil Fire (Rock. Decades, Pop)
August 27	Echo (R&B, Decades)

Rick Johnson Memorial Park Concerts

July 3	The Brian Wride Trio (Folk, Blues, Country)
July 10	Rhett Dela Cruz Band (Rock, Pop, R&B)
July 17	Backstage Pass Band (Rock, Pop)
July 24	TwoForTheShow (Rock, Pop, Reggae)
July 31	The Infrared Band (Caribbean)
August 7	The Jackson Fox Band (Country)
August 14	Port United Band (Pop, R&B, Decades)
August 21	** No Concert - Movie Night
August 28	Jammer's Waffle House (Rock, Pop, Decades)

Esplanade Park

July 5	Pickering Community Concert Band
July 12	John Amato Quartet (Jazz)
July 19	George Lake Big Band (Pop. Jazz. Swing)
July 26	One Night Stand (Rock, Pop, R&B)
August 2	REFLEX-SUN (Caribbean)
August 9	** No Concert
August 16	IMPAK (Pop, Reggae)
August 23	Rec League (Rock, Decades)
August 30	Swing Shift Little Big Band (R&B, Jazz, Swing)

Apply to be a Performer!

Applications for 2026 Summer Concert Series is now closed.

For Bands

Rules & Regulations

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Summer Concert Series. The 2026 application are now available, and must received by Sunday April 12, 2026.

Completion of this application does not guarantee a performance date. Successful applicants will be contacted by City of Pickering staff to confirm a performance date.

Please note:

The City of Pickering does not supply any technical or sound equipment for the Summer Concert Series’ bands. Selected bands are responsible for supplying their own technical or sound equipment at their own expense. Connection to hydro is available on-site.

The policy regarding “Cancellations / Rescheduled Performances” in the Summer Concert Series is firm. If you have any questions about this application, please contact Community Services at 905.420.4620 or by email at communityservices@pickering.ca

Evaluation Criteria

Selection in the Summer Concert Series is highly competitive. When evaluating the applications, the Selection Committee will consider the following:

The “fit” with audience

Quality of performance samples

Availability of budget

Scheduling availability

Payment

The City of Pickering does not provide deposits for bands or entertainment providers in the Summer Concert Series. Full payment is provided by cheque on the performance date unless the concert is cancelled or rescheduled. Please refer to “Cancellations / Rescheduled Performances” for more.

There is a limited budget per band. Performance fees should account for the distance travelled, the size of band, and years of experience.

Photography Policy

Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.

Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.

Pet Policy

For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.

Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle.

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