Free for everyone Father's Day Weekend June 14-17, 2012

We are CANADA'S LARGEST FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL - Enjoy live concerts featuring all types of music - Jazz, Rock, Folk, Pop, Blues, Latin, Big Band, Celtic, Country and Children's Entertainment - spread out over 10 performance areas throughout Burlington's Downtown and Waterfront.

Upcoming Events:

New! June 9 Singer/Songwriter Circle at Cogeco Stage, check out the schedule for more information and to view this year's Festival Line-Up.

ENTER OUR VIP PRIZE PACK CONTEST! VOTING CLOSES JUNE 6, 2012.

Watch CHCH Evening News LIVE Thursday at the Festival. Special primetime cut ins from Festival all evening long!

First time here? Wondering what the Festival is all about? Check out our highlight video and browse our photo gallery.

Our line-up features a unique blend of new and emerging artists, Canadian icons and favourites of the past. Some of our past performers include Tom Cochrane, The Stills, USS, Divine Brown, Matt Dusk, Robert Michaels, Cowboy Junkies, Ronnie Hawkins, Natalie MacMaster, Glass Tiger, Trooper, Leahy, Michael Burgess, Serena Ryder, Jim Cuddy Band, Finger Eleven, Molly Johnson, David Wilcox, 54-40, Kim Mitchell, Valdy, The Philosopher Kings, Tomi Swick, Kim Stockwood, The Good Brothers, Marc Jordan, Sloan, Tom Wilson, Murray McLauchlan, Spirit of the West, The Trews, Bedouin Soundclash, Tokyo Police Club, Emerson Drive, Devo, Men Without Hats, just to name a few. (Did we mention this is FREE?)

Voted one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario (12th year in a row), Sound of Music Festival is one of the summer's most anticipated events. Thank you Burlington for voting the Festival the top tourist attraction in the 2012 Reader's Choice Awards. And congratulations to the Eco Team for taking top prize in the FEO "Best Greening" category, as well as the Gold award from the Recycling Council of Ontario.