Local musicians take centre stage in the 2026 Roos Island Music Series
Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chair and get ready to discover your new favourite local artists: the Roos Island Music Series is back for another season of unforgettable summer nights in Victoria Park.
Running from July 2 to September 2, this free concert series showcases just some of the musical talent right here in our community, spanning a range of genres that will give every music lover something to enjoy.
The 2026 lineup features:
- July 2 – Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Society Band (concert band)
- July 6 – Eryn Simoes (pop/blues)
- July 13 – Rebekah Stevens with J.K. Gulley (country/pop)
- July 20 – Sam Domzella with Sierra Olsthoorn (classical/pop)
- July 22 and 27 – Sydney Jones (folk/rock)
- August 2 – Katy Topham (family-friendly)
- August 4 – Johanna Daze (blues/pop)
- August 11 – Sam Domzella and The Savon Duo (classical/pop)
- August 18 – Eryn Simoes (pop/blues)
- August 20 – Dave Ward (rock)
- August 25 – Johanna Daze (blues/pop)
- August 30 – Katy Topham (family-friendly)
- September 2 – Dave Ward (rock)
With performances on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons, it’s easy to drop by after work, enjoy a sunny afternoon with family, or make it part of your summer evening routine.
Whether you’re discovering a new sound or simply unwinding by the water, this uniquely Kitchener series offers a perfect soundtrack to the season in one of our city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Find performance times and more at KitchenerLive.ca/RoosIslandMusic
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.