Back to SearchEnjoy live music from local artists throughout July and August in Victoria Park! Bring a picnic or a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of summer.
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About the Roos Island Music Series
The Roos Island Music Series is a free series that fills Victoria Park with music for all to enjoy from many of our community’s incredible artists. Experience the range of talent the Waterloo Region music scene has to offer while enjoying the peace and calm of the park. Bring a lawn chair or picnic for a perfect afternoon or evening out!
Performance schedule
Performances will run on weekdays and weekends from July 6 to August 28. The performance schedule is subject to change. Please subscribe to this page to receive an email notification when we update this page.
July
- Sunday, July 6, 2 to 3 p.m. – Ryan Valentine
- Monday, July 7, 7 to 8:15 p.m. – The Hummingbyrds
- Thursday, July 10, 7 to 8 p.m. – Ben Rollo
- Sunday, July 13, 2 to 3 p.m. – The Stack
- Tuesday, July 15, 7 to 8 p.m. – The Roundabout Dance (Amanda Braam and Simon Dawes)
- Monday, July 21, 7 to 8 p.m. – Justin Maki
- Thursday, July 24, 7 to 8 p.m. – Prrr
- Sunday, July 27, 2 - 3 p.m. – The Hydrotonics
- Thursday, July 31, 7 to 8 p.m. – Geordie Gordon
Performers The Stack
August
- Sunday, August 3, 2 to 3 p.m. – JP Sunga
- Monday, August 4, 7 to 8:15 p.m. – Juneyt
- Tuesday, August 5, 7 to 8 p.m. – Claire Voy
- Monday, August 11, 7 to 8:15 p.m. – Daphne
- Thursday, August 14, 7 to 8 p.m. – Seagram Synth Ensemble
- Monday, August 18, 7 to 8 p.m. – Sloth Broth
- Thursday, August 21, 7 to 8 p.m. – Sydney Jones
- Sunday, August 24, 2 to 3 p.m. – The Hummingbyrds
- Thursday, August 28, 7 to 8 p.m. – Onion Honey
Performers Sloth Broth
Location
All performances will be at the bandstand on Roos Island in Victoria Park. Public washrooms and other public facilities are available in the park. Visit our Victoria Park page to learn more about the features and facilities in the park.
Parking and transit
However you get downtown, there are options available:
Transit
Hop off the ION at either the Kitchener City Hall or Victoria Park station for a quick walk. Central Station is a short walk away, as well.
These GRT bus routes stop nearby:
Vehicle and bike parking
Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, as well as other City of Kitchener parking lots around Downtown Kitchener. Visit our parking locations page to find somewhere to park.
Secure bike parking is available in the City Hall parking garage.
You can pay for parking in surface lots through the Passport Parking app. Download the app, available both on iOS & Android.
Plan your route
Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.
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