City Announces Line-up for 2025 Music @ Concert Series

Today, the City announced the line-up for the 2025 Music @ Concert series. 

 “We’re thrilled to bring another season of live, local music to our parks and public spaces,” said Councillor Jill Bruce, lead for Community Services. “With 15 free concerts, this year’s series is a fantastic opportunity to come together and celebrate our city’s incredible musical talent.”

Music @ is an annual concert series running from July to September. All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert opens with a performance by a young emerging artist, thanks to our partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.

 The 2025 series kicks off on July 4 and runs until September 19. This year’s line-up includes: 

• Friday, July 4, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Coaker's Hat with opening act Cassie Ingram
• Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 | Bannerman Park – Kitchinparti with opening act Sadie Greene
• Friday, July 11, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Adrian House Band with opening act Alison Walsh
• Friday, July 18, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Liz Fagan Band with opening act Lauren Howse & Daniel O'Neill
• Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 | Bannerman Park - Sheila's Bush with opening act Anna Corcoran
• Friday, July 25, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne with opening act Alex Taylor
• Friday, August 1, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - De La Paz Latin Band with opening act Lily Roche
• Friday, August 8, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Mick Davis & Thin Love with opening act Paul Maher
• Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 | Harbourside Park – Grosse Isle with opening act Griffin Rideout
• Friday, August 22, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 | Harbourside Park – Morgan Toney with opening act Zealya
• Friday, August 29, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - With Violet with opening act Charlie Rose
• Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 | Bannerman Park – Baraka with opening act Will Carey
• Friday, September 5, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Ian Foster with opening act Bryden Stanley
• Friday, September 12, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Rosemary Lawton with opening act Emmajane Donnan
• Friday, September 19, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Damian Follett with opening act Charla Woodford

The August 15 and August 22 concerts will be part of the ARTA VISTA Artistic Festival and Cultural Program for the 2025 Canada Games, featuring extended set times and special programming. These events will shine a spotlight on local performers and add to the vibrant cultural atmosphere surrounding the Games.

The City of St. John’s has a strategic direction to be a Connected City, one where people feel connected, have a sense of belonging and are actively engaged in community life. The Music @ Concert Series advances this direction by bringing the community together and showcasing the remarkable and diverse musical talent on offer in St. John's.

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