| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Concerts in the Garden
Outdoor summer concert series in Burlington ON
Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians in our lovely garden setting. This four-part concert series is held outdoors in the beautiful Hendrie Park.
*Please note – Chairs are not provided. Guests are asked to bring their own foldable lawn chairs, blankets, and cushions for turf seating.
This is a ticketed event; pre-purchased tickets are required for entry. RBG Members receive access to discounted tickets.
Generously supported by:
RBG’s Summer Concert Lineup
| Wed July 9 | AHI and Logan Staats | Learn More | Tickets |
| Thurs July 24 | The Bros. Landreth & Whitehorse | Learn More | Tickets |
| Thurs August 14 | Jeremie Albino (with Benjamin Dakota Rogers) | Learn More | Tickets |
| Wed August 20 | Begonia (with STORRY) | Learn More | Tickets |
| Wed September 17 | Rufus Wainwright | Learn More | Tickets |
Under the Harvest Moon with Rufus Wainwright
September 17
Celebrate the transition of seasons by joining us for a night of music with a remarkable act. Rufus Wainwright will grace the autumn air under the harvest moon. Bring a lawn chair, pack a cozy blanket and enjoy fall inspired food and beverage in our lovely garden setting. Presented by RBG.
Music in the Garden Presented by Noisemaker
Immerse yourself in a summer of music with Music in the Garden presented by Noisemaker! This four-part concert series will feature top-tier Canadian acts including Allison Russell, Matt Andersen, The Strumbellas, Serena Ryder, Sloan and Kathleen Edwards.
Please note – Chairs are not provided. Guests are asked to bring their own foldable lawn chairs, blankets, and cushions for turf seating.
Note: these events are operated by a Noisemaker, a third-party organizer. Questions regarding these events including ticketing should be directed to noisemaker.ca
Under the Harvest Moon with Rufus Wainwright
September 17
Celebrate the transition of seasons by joining us for a night of music with a remarkable act. Rufus Wainwright will grace the autumn air under the harvest moon. Bring a lawn chair, pack a cozy blanket and enjoy fall inspired food and beverage in our lovely garden setting. Presented by RBG.
In Hendrie Park, Burlington ON
Our largest cultivated garden area, Hendrie Park has something for everyone. This garden truly illustrates the diversity of both plants and garden design.
Bring a chair or spread out a blanket; the “Music in the Gardens” stage will be set up in Mitchell’s Field, a grassy hill on the eastern end of Hendrie Park. This location is a ~400m walk from the entrance of RBG Centre.
The Music in the Gardens concert series is held at 680 Plains Rd. W. Burligton ON
Music at RBG F.A.Q.s
Have a question about music in the gardens? Click the topics below for more information. If you have a question that is not answered, give us a call at 905-527-1158 or send us a message.
Directions & Parking
Music in the Garden is held in Hendrie Park. Parking is included, available in the large lot at RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road W. Burlington Ontario. Enter through RBG Centre and access the garden via the Hendrie Park tunnel (staff will provide direction upon arrival). NOTE: Hendrie Park is NOT accessible via the “Cherry Hill” trailhead parking lot.
This garden is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance. See rbg.ca/directions for more details.
Stage Location
The stage is located in “Mitchell’s Field,” a grassy event space with a natural slope perfect for concert viewing.
Enter at RBG Centre and proceed through the building (through the Atirum) to the tunnel leading to Hendrie Park. Look for signage, staff and volunteers to help point the way. The stage is approximately a 500m walk from the RBG Centre entrance.
Seating
Seating is general admission, and first-come first-served. Chairs are not provided. Guests are asked to bring their own foldable lawn chairs, blankets, and cushions for turf seating. Mitchell’s Field is a large, open lawn area with a natural slope.
Food & Drink
Concessions will be open with grab and go fare available for purchase.
Outside food and drink is not permitted.
Washrooms
Washrooms are located close to the performance area, just outside the Turner Pavilion Teahouse, and inside RBG Centre on the lowest floor of the Atrium.
Weather & Attire
This event is held outdoors in a non-covered area. Dress for the weather! Consider a rain poncho and umbrella should there be rain in the forecast, as well as bug spray, a hat, and sunglasses (for sunset).
RBG reserves the right to cancel the performance due to extreme inclement weather.
We will try our best to notify ticketholders as soon as possible regarding cancellations via email, however, due to the unpredictability of summer storms, ticketholders may receive little to no notice.
Accessibility
RBG welcomes the use of personal assistive devices that allow visitors to enjoy our facilities and services. The stage is located in Mitchell’s Field in Hendrie Park, and is accessible by paved pathways.
Mitchell’s Field is a large, open lawn area with a natural slope.
For convenience RBG has a limited number of wheelchairs available for loan. Wheelchairs are available on a first come basis and may not be reserved in advance. It is recommended guests bring their own wheelchairs.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us at 905-527-1158.
Recommended Age
Though Music in the Gardens performances are intended for an adult audience, children are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult. All attendees require an event ticket (children may enter with an “adult” ticket).
Pets & Service Animals
With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.
