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Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Kootenay Savings Music in the Park

Trail Gyro Park 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Gyro Park, Trail The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in […]

by-donation

Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden

Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Live Music, through the week. The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week!  Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.

Taghum Hall Presents: Showman and Coole

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

SHOWMAN AND COOLESuper-Deluxe Fiddle, Banjo, and Song With over two decades of collaboration in acclaimed bands like The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband, John Showman and Chris Coole bring a deep, intuitive musical connection to their duo performances. Their sound blends old-time, bluegrass, and folk, weaving together classics from John Hartford and […]

$25

Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden

Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Live Music, through the week. The Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week!  Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.

Balfour Daze 2025!

Balfour Playing Field Charles Street, Balfour, BC, Canada

Balfour Daze returns Saturday, July 5, at Balfour Playing Fields with a full day of fun, food and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy a by-donation pancake breakfast, then explore artisan vendors, live music, kids’ activities and fire truck demos. The music lineup features Kootenay Garage Youth Band, Quilombera, Chloe Albert, White Lightning, and Heavy Airship. […]

Free

Saturday Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Magnolia Buckskin performs live at Bear Spring

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

Experience a night of enchanting music with Magnolia Buckskin on July 5th along with a few 80s tunes thrown in to celebrate the 35 Year LVR High School Graduation Anniversary! Enjoy the rich acoustics and breathtaking views at the picturesque venue at Bear Spring Eco retreat, just 10 minutes from Nelson Magnolia Buckskin is an all-female trio delivering beautiful harmonies […]

$20

Live Music at Bramasole: Marten Borch

Bramasole 851 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC

Bramasole's Garden space is open and will be hosting music shows all summer! Cocktails, BC wines, beers, and a great light bites and snack menu. MUSIC IN THE GARDEN - Donations for the musician are encouraged. Wednesday Live Beats with local DJs 8-11pm (dates TBA) Sunday Live Music with local singer-songwriters 3-6pm Summer 2025 Lineup: JULY […]