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, enriching our community and attracting visitors to our beautiful city. Admission is free.
Come out and celebrate with us at one of our popular city-operated annual events:
- 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
- Tim Hortons Free Swimming
- Tim Hortons Free Skating
Community Organized Events
If you're organizing a festival or event on City property, we're here to help. Our team can answer your questions about liquor licenses, food vendors, lighting, fireworks, permits, security, power, stages, bleachers and more.
There are more than 200 community organized events that take place in Burlington every year. For more information on community operated events in Burlington, please visit our Community Events calendar.
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| 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. Participant Survey for City of Burlington Delivered Events (see above listing). Public Feedback Regarding Events organized by the community |
| 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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Relevant Links
- Become a Volunteer
- Community Events Calendar
- Community Support
- Festivals and Events Applications
- Love My Hood
- Portable Stage Rental
- Sponsorship Opportunities
