Music in the Park | City of Orillia

Join us this summer for free, family‑friendly waterfront concerts at Orillia’s iconic Rotary Aqua Theatre. Enjoy live music every Saturday with Lakeside Live and every Sunday for Evening Band Concerts. Bring your own chair, soak up the summer vibes, and enjoy unforgettable live music.

Sponsor or donate

Orillia’s live music thrives because of community support. Donations and sponsorships help keep concerts free, accessible, and alive for everyone to enjoy.

Sponsor or donate to keep the music going

Lakeside Live

Lakeside Live takes over the Rotary Aqua Theatre on Saturday nights with genre‑hopping concerts that are made to move you. From rock anthems to feel‑good favourites, explore new music all summer long. Free music, fresh sounds, max fun. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Orillia proudly serving as our presenting sponsor.

Open call: Food Truck Vendors (available dates: July 11, Rock & Roll night and August 22, Indie/Folk night).

Lakeside Live artist lineup

Sat. July 11, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Rock and Alternative

Still Deciding and SAMMY

Sat. July 25, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Country

Nick Bellingshausen and Chase Heaslip

Sat. August 1, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kiddie Concert

Songs and Stories with Lacie

Sat. August 8, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Rising Stars - A Youth Showcase

Orillia Youth Centre

Sat. August 15, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Pop and Funk

Turbo Street Funk

Sat. August 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Indie and Folk

Sleepy Jan and Nate Mills

Sunday Evening Band Concerts

The Sunday Evening Band Concert Series presents a historic tour of sound at the Rotary Aqua Theatre. Enjoy classic summer nights by the water, with each free concert celebrating music from a different era, from past to present. Nostalgic tunes, lakeside sunsets, and a timeless community tradition come together in one unforgettable setting.

Sunday Evening Band Concerts lineup

Sun. June 28, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1920's - Roaring 20's Jazz

Orillia Concert Band

Sun. July 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1930's - Golden Age of Swing

Orillia Silver Band

Sun. July 26, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Big Band and Wartime Classics

Orillia Big Band

Sun. August 2, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1950's - Rock 'n' Roll and Crooners

Newmarket Citizens Band

Sun. August 9, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1960's - Motown and Folk

Barrie Concert Band

Sun. August 16, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

1970's - Disco and Funk

Baytowne Big Band

Sun. August 23, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Orchestral Classics and Movie Hits

Simcoe County Band

Donations

Help keep the music free. Contributions from community members and businesses make these programs possible and support a wide range of performers.

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Sponsor Lakeside Live

Looking for a meaningful way to support free live music in your community? Lakeside Live offers three sponsorship opportunities, allowing you to get involved in a way that suits you best, with the Rotary Club of Orillia proudly serving as our presenting sponsor.

For more information, email the music in the park staff.

Community Supporter ($250): recognized as a sponsor in up to two social media posts and in the City of Orillia's online community calendar.

Community Partner ($500): logo included in select marketing materials; recognized as a sponsor in up to two social media posts; and recognition in the City of Orillia's online community calendar.

Community Leader ($1,000): signage and verbal recognition at the designated event; individual mention in one social media post; logo included in select marketing materials; and recognition in the City of Orillia's online community calendar.