Cambridge Celebrates

Summer Nights Live

Whimsical Wednesdays come together with Concerts in the Park to offer a full line-up of outdoor summer entertainment for all ages!

2024 Concerts in the Park

We can't wait to see you at our Concerts in the Park series next summer! Join us Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in July and August 2025, in our beautiful Cambridge parks as musicians perform a variety of musical styles. Several of these performances are sponsored through the Central Ontario Musician's Association. FREE!

Looking to hear more from one of your favorites? See below for this past summer’s lineup. The 2025 lineup will be posted in late May.

DateParkPerformerGenre

June 30

Central Park Gazebo

Cambridge Concert Band

Concert Band

July 7

Mill Race Amphitheatre

Aaron Solomon Band

Celtic

July 14

Forbes Park Bandshell

X&Y A Tribute to Coldplay

Alternative Rock/Post Britpop

July 21

Central Park Gazebo

Paul Mitchell

Jump Swing Band

July 28

Mill Race Amphitheatre

Galt Kiltie Concert

Concert Band

August 4

Mill Race Amphitheatre

Emi-Lee Small at 6:30pm & Tea for Three at 7pm

Pop, Folk Pop // Traditional Folk Music

August 11

Forbes Park Bandshell

Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band

Country

August 18

Central Park Gazebo

Ernie Kalwa (Cancelled due to inclement weather)

Jazz

August 25

Forbes Park Bandshell

The Potluck Dixieland Band

Dixieland

Cancellations may occur due to inclement weather.

2024 Whimsical Wednesdays

A great free family event! Join us Wednesday evenings in July and August from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for some amazing entertainment, games, crafts & more!

No tickets are necessary-just bring your own cozy seat and pick a spot to sit and enjoy. Free parking is also available.

Check back for weather updates that may impact the event.

DateEventLocation July 3

Team T&J

Forbes Park, Hespeler

July 24

DJ Dance Party

Forbes Park, Hespeler

July 30

The Ultimutts Dog Show - Rescheduled from July 10

Central Park, Preston

July 31 Isabella Hoops - North Fire Circus Central Park, Preston Aug 7 Cambridge Symphony Orchestra City Hall, Civic Square Aug 14

Dragon Breath Entertainment-

Hula Hoops Show & Fire Performance

Forbes Park, Hespeler

Aug 20

Pirate Adventure Boatmobile Show

City Hall, Civic Square Aug 21 The Relative Minors & Balloon Art Entertainment Central Park, Preston Aug 28 Kynamics Dance City Hall, Civic Square

In the event of inclement weather during outdoor events, check back here for cancellation updates.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for event changes and updates.

Accessibility

For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

Soccer Complex Grand Opening

The City of Cambridge is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of the new sports park, the Soccer Complex at 880 Linden Drive (corner of Linden Dr. and Fountain St.).Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm for a family friendly event. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair as bleacher seating is limited.

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM - Ribbon cutting ceremony

10:30 AM - Entertainment by Shy Harry

11:00 AM - Conestoga Condor soccer exhibition game (see more information below)

11:30 AM - Soccer skills and drills

12:00 Noon - Mascot soccer skills and drills competition & entertainment by Shy Harry

12:30 PM - Rugby skills and drills

2:00 PM - Draw for Conestoga Soccer Jersey

*schedule is subject to change

Conestoga Condor Soccer Exhibition Game

The soccer exhibition will feature Conestoga Condor, current and former, men’s and women’s soccer athletes. The game will feature male athletes from Conestoga's men’s national silver medal team and several all star athletes from the women’s team.

Kids Area Activities

• Inflatable obstacle course
• Bullseye soccer inflatable target
• Face painting
• Mascot meet and greets
• Activities, games and crafts with Idea Exchange Queen's Square

Meet Local Sport Groups

Get the opportunity to stop at their tents to learn more about their sport and give it a try!

• Cambridge United Soccer
• Cambridge Lancers Cricket Club Association
• Cambridge Ringette
• Tennis Cambridge
• Cambridge Minor Lacrosse Association
• Conestoga College
• Preston Figure Skating Club
• Cambridge Minor Hockey Association
• Cambridge Basketball
• Cambridge RedHawks Jr. Hockey Club

Food Trucks

• Ish and Chips
• Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream
• Krankie Frankie's Hub Grub
• Fired to Fig

The Grand Opening is proudly sponsored by:

Thank you to our media sponsors!

Getting Here

Parking at the event will be limited. Consider other transportation options like walking, biking or taking the bus.

Taking the bus? Use the Grand River Transit website to plan your trip.

Riding your bike? Bike racks are onsite. Don't forget your lock.

View the parking map to see all the parking options near the event.

Accessibility at the Grand Opening

The majority of the event will be taking place on grass. There are paved pathways leading to the grass, but assistance might be required.

Washrooms and a water bottle filling station located at the Toyota Fieldhouse are accessible. There is accessible parking spaces onsite.

For questions regarding accessibility, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

Learn More!

If you are interested in learning more about the sponsorship opportunities and the Grand Opening please email sponsorship@cambridge.ca.

To learn more about the new outdoor soccer complex visit the the project webpage.

Volunteer opportunities are available for the Grand Opening. For more details or to apply visit www.cambridge.ca/volunteer.