Symphony in the Park 2025 in Burnaby – Free Outdoor Concert with the VSO

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Family-friendly activities begin at 3:00 PM)
📍 Location: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
💰 Admission: Free – No tickets required
🔗 More Info: City of Burnaby – Symphony in the Park

🎼 An Iconic Summer Tradition in Burnaby

Celebrate one of the region’s most cherished summer events at Symphony in the Park 2025 in Burnaby! Set in the scenic Deer Lake Park, this free outdoor concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has been a beloved tradition for over 30 years, drawing music lovers from all across Metro Vancouver.

Bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for an enchanting evening of live symphonic music under the stars.

🎶 What to Expect

• Live VSO performance from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

• Family programs start at 3:00 PM — learn about instruments with the VSO team

• Open-air concert on the lawn surrounded by beautiful park scenery

• No tickets needed – this event is completely free

Repertoire Highlights:

• Coast Salish Anthem

• William Tell Overture – Rossini

• Carmen Suite – Bizet

• Jurassic Park Highlights – John Williams

• Star Wars: Across the Stars – John Williams

• Danse Bacchanale – Saint-Saëns

• Howl’s Moving Castle – Joe Hisaishi

• E.T.: Adventure on Earth – John Williams

🧺 Visitor Tips

Bring:
✔ Lawn chairs or picnic blankets
✔ Sunscreen, hats, refillable water bottles
✔ Your own snacks or enjoy food trucks on site

On-site Food Vendors Include:

• Reel Mac & Cheese

• Cravings Kettle Corn

• Juicy Green Express

• Mr. Tubesteak

• Rocky Point Ice Cream

• Aloha Poke, and more!

What to Leave at Home:
❌ Tents, large umbrellas, BBQs
❌ Professional video equipment
❌ Pets (except service animals)

🚗 Getting There

• No public on-site parking (SPARC pass holders only)

• Use public transit or rideshare options

• Plan your trip with TransLink

Road Closures:

• Deer Lake Avenue (eastbound) closes at 4:00 PM

• Full road closure after 9:00 PM

• Nearby Highway 1 exit at Kensington Ave is closed — use Gaglardi or Willingdon instead

♿ Accessibility & Safety

• Wheelchair-accessible paths and seating platform

• Accessible washrooms on site

• Bike valet and racks available

• Free app "Bettear" available for those with hearing needs

• No smoking or vaping permitted in the park

🎻 Don’t miss this magical night of music, nature, and community at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park!

🔗 Discover more summer concerts and free outdoor events on
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