Opera in the Park 2025 – Burnaby

📅 Date

Sunday, July 13, 2025

🕒 Time

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Pre-show family activities begin after 5:00 PM

📍 Location

Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn
6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC

💵 Admission

Free! No tickets required

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Event Overview

Opera in the Park 2025 returns for its fourth year at the beautiful Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, featuring a captivating open-air concert by Vancouver Opera with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening filled with breathtaking performances of timeless operatic masterpieces, set amidst a scenic lakeside backdrop.

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this family-friendly summer tradition—no tickets needed!

🎶 2025 Repertoire Highlights

Performed by Vancouver Opera and VSO | Conductor: Andrew Crust
Expect classics from the greats including:

• Verdi – La Forza del Destino, Rigoletto, Nabucco, La Traviata

• Mozart – Così fan tutte, Don Giovanni

• Puccini – La Bohème

• Selections include:

  • “La Donna è mobile”

  • “Brindisi” (Libiamo)

  • “Che gelida manina”

  • “O soave fanciulla”

  • “Deh, vieni alla finestra”

🎉 Family-Friendly Activities

Arrive early to enjoy family-friendly pre-show entertainment starting after 5:00 PM. There will be activities for kids and plenty of space for families to picnic and unwind before the main performance.

🍔 Food Trucks On Site

Delicious eats will be available from a variety of vendors, including:

• Groovin Grill

• Juicy Green Express

• Rocky Point Ice Cream

• Reel Mac & Cheese

• Cravings Kettle Corn

• Mr Tubesteak

• Aloha Poke

• Twisted Potato

• And more!

🚴 Accessibility & Transportation

• Wheelchair Accessible: Reserved seating platform, accessible washrooms, and paved access routes

• Bike Valet: Free and secure on-site service

• Public Transit Encouraged: Visit the TransLink Trip Planner

• SPARC Parking: Limited, first come first served

• No general public parking on site

🚫 Rules & Reminders

What to Bring:
✔ Lawn chairs or picnic blankets
✔ Refillable water bottles
✔ Snacks or picnic dinner
✔ Sunscreen, hats, weather-appropriate clothing

What to Leave at Home:
✖ Pets (service animals allowed)
✖ Smoking/vaping products
✖ Large tents, umbrellas, or tarps
✖ Barbecues and fires
✖ Professional recording equipment

About the Venue

Deer Lake Park is one of Burnaby’s most scenic outdoor venues, offering a perfect blend of nature and culture. Please note that there will be road closures in the area and limited vehicle access after 4:00 PM. Plan your visit accordingly and allow extra travel time.

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