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Burlington is home to many dynamic, innovative and accessible festivals and events that celebrate our City's culture and enrich the quality of life for our residents.
The City of Burlington hosts many exciting festivals and events every year that attract visitors to our beautiful city.
Summer 2021
In partnership with Burlington’s Sound of Music enjoy the following:
Burlington Music Walk (July 1 - Sept. 6)
Access local music in select parks across the city through your mobile device. Signs feature a scannable code that links directly to a free performance from a local artist. Enjoy some music while on a walk or capture the links to view later. Visit the Sound of Music for more information.
Burlington Music Walk parks include:
- Burloak Park
- City View Park
- The Waterfront Trail at Spencer Smith Park and Beachway Park
- Norton Park
Return to Live by Sound of Music
Experience the dynamic video production and live musical performances from local artists produced by the Sound of Music and be sure to check out their Ultimate Canadian Playlist.
City-Operated Events
Come out and celebrate with us at one of our popular city-operated events. Admission is free.
- Canada Day
- Children's Festival
- Concerts in the Park
- Culture Days
- Kite Festival
- Movies Under the Stars
- Pop Up n' Play
- Remembrance Day
- Santa Claus Parade & Holiday Events
- Tim Hortons Free Swimming
- Tim Hortons Free Skating
Community Organized Events
There are more than 200 community organized events that take place in Burlington each year. If you're organizing a festival or event on city property, we're here to help. Please submit an application and a Festivals and Events staff liaison will be in touch with next steps.
To see what events are happening across the city, please view the Community Events calendar.
Festivals and Events Application
| Give your feedback |
| We are committed to work alongside our community event organizers with the interest of residents, business owners and stakeholders in mind. Your response will help us continually monitor, evaluate and provide the community with opportunities for involvement and celebration. Please take a moment to give your feedback. |
| Entertainment Inquiries |
| If you are interested in performing/entertaining at any of our direct delivered events, please fill out our entertainment application below. An event staff liaison will contact you directly if they are interested in booking.
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| Vendor Opportunities |
| The City of Burlington is now accepting applications for Kite Festival, Canada Day, and Children’s Festival. If you are interested in being a vendor for one of our events, please click the vendor opportunities button below. |
Relevant Links
- Become a Volunteer
- Community Events Calendar
- Festivals and Events Applications
- Neighbourhood and Community Support
- Sponsorship Opportunities
