Music in the Park | Music in the square
SUMMER 2026
Every Thursday | 6PM – 8PM
Rotary Park: 1990 Maxwell AvenueSpirit Square: 2012 Granite Avenue
Celebrate summer nights with Music in the Park on Thursday evenings all summer long at the Rotary Park Bandshell or Spirit Square
Bring your picnic and chairs, as well as your family and friends, and make this event one of the highlights of the summer.
CONTACT: Recreation Programmer
Merritt Civic Centre: 250.315.1050
Email: recreation@merritt.ca
Summer 2026 Line-up Spirit Square
July 2 | Rule 857
July 9 | Cal Volpe
July 16 | JS Garcia Band
July 23 | Ross Fairbairn
Aug 20 | ZONNis
Summer 2026 Line-up Rotary Park
Aug 6 | The Out Seer
Aug 13 | Merritt Music Students
Aug 27 | Outlaws and Lace
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JULY 2 | RULE 857
A Band Of Rule Breakers
A classic rock band that covers some of the greatest tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. RULE 857 has a full sound accomplished by tight bass guitar lines, melodic synth and keyboards, solid percussion rhythms, effortless guitar riffs, and scorching solos and vocals that will take you right back to the era of the tune.
Go take a peek at what they have been up to at http://www.https://rule857.com/
JULY 9 | Cal Volpe
Growing up in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Cal found love for all types of music. Drawing from influences all over the spatial and temporal world, Cal incorporates sonic elements into his music from John Mayer-esque guitar rhythms, Mac Miller’s lyricism, and Ed Sheeran’s vocal melodies. His guitar-based musical landscape explores the vast space between retro and modern.
Go take a Peek of what Cal has been up to at https://calvolpe.bandcamp.com/music
JULY 16 | JS Garcia Band
The JS Garcia Band hails mainly from Lake Country BC, and is well known locally for their dynamic energy and crowd-pleasing performances.
The band is fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Jenn Boal whose on-stage energy has earned the band a reputation for “ballads and sass”.
The JS Garcia Band is rounded out with keyboardist Laverne Berget, guitarist and vocalist Jeff Gamble, drummer Ish Din, and bassist Curt Wenzlaff. Mixing folk, country, pop and rock styles, the band exudes that rare combination of great musicianship, onstage-chemistry, and rapport with the audience.
An evening with the JS Garcia Band is always memorable: this is a band that loves what they do, and they do it well.
Go take a peek at what they have been up to at https://garciaband.wixsite.com/jsgarcia
JULY 23 | Ross Christopher Fairbairn
Ross Christopher Fairbairn is a solo musician from British Columbia performing original acoustic music rooted in Mississippi hill country blues. Drawing inspiration from artists like R.L. Burnside and Mississippi Fred McDowell, his performances lean into groove, repetition, and slide guitar, creating a steady, hypnotic feel that lives somewhere between songs and stories. Stripped down and rhythm-driven, his sets invite listeners in rather than shouting for attention, making space for both movement and listening.
AUGUST 6 | The Out Seer
AUGUST 13 | Merritt Music Students
Join us for an enchanting evening of live music performed by our own talented Music Students at Merritt Park. These young musicians, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and instruments, are ready to impress with their skill and passion. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate local talent!
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AUGUST 20 | ZONNis
Zonnis fits into any setting where music lovers are set to listen. Drawing upon their years of traveling and touring, their music takes you on a journey through upbeat and inspirational to somber and introspective, all with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure.
While never hesitating to poke fun at the world around us, Zonnis rides the line to stay within enough boundaries that it can be enjoyed by folks of all walks of life. Styles range from traditional folk to alternative rock, with a bit of funk and soul tossed in as well.
Andrea and Adam love to visit exotic and foreign lands, and will go anywhere the music takes them. They especially love outdoor music festivals, and participate in every way possible, by dressing up for the party and bringing their uplifting good natures with them wherever the winds of fate deliver them.
Starting in 2024, they started performing with a backing band known as “The Afterparty”. Zonnis & The Afterparty offer a danceable hoe-down, while still maintaining the story-telling and personality of their duo performance.
AUGUST 27 | Outlaws and Lace
Hailing from the Fraser Valley, Outlaws and Lace, has had the privilege to entertain music lovers at the bandshell at Rotary Park in Merritt. Featuring a diverse genre of blues, classic rock, classic country, new country, and bluegrass. Outlaws and Lace deliver original and popular music inspired by the likes of Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton, Carley Pearce, Elle King, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Brooks and Dunn, and many more. Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes – or dance in your bare feet. Picnic and enjoy a lively and energetic performance at the Music in the Park.