Summer Concerts | City of Pickering

The City of Pickering proudly presents the 2025 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

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 22

Sundays

Esplanade Park

2:00 - 4:00 pm

*No Esplanade Park Concerts on August 10 or August 31

Apply to be a Performer!

Applications are currently open for the Summer Concert Series. The application will close on April 6, 2025, and successful applicants should hear back by April 23, 2025. Please review the rules and regulations carefully to make sure this opportunity is right for you.

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For Bands

Rules & Regulations

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Summer Concert Series.

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 by April 23, 2025.

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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