A Little Bit About Us​

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The Sound of Music has exploded in size since its modest beginnings in 1980 as a marching band parade. Operating as a not-for-profit corporation, the organization stages Canada's Largest Free Music Festival every year in June. Due to the passion, love and commitment of hundreds of volunteers, a small staff, and a roster of generous sponsors and suppliers, music takes over Downtown Burlington and the waterfront.

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As the region’s largest music event we support an eclectic combination of new and emerging artists, local and international talent, past favourites and some of today’s most popular performers.

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Music can be heard throughout our downtown for nine days straight. 

From our ticketed kick-off concert, Live on the Lake, through our Sound of Music Club Series - spotlighting local & emerging talent,  and of course a lineup of FREE concerts on three stages! Be sure to also take in the Downtown Streetfest, Grande Festival Parade, midway, vendors, food trucks and more, all wrapped around a celebration of the arts over Father’s Day Weekend.

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Sound of Music Festival is a part of Burlington. 

The Festival brings people together from near and far and creates memories and traditions that last a lifetime. Ask anyone in town and they’re likely to have a Sound of Music story. The Festival remains an annual event and is the region's biggest event of the year. In 2022, SOM generated nearly $40M in economic activity and welcomed over 400,000 visitors to the City.

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We are the Sound of Music.