Williams Lake’s stellar summer live music series – every Thursday night in July and August!
PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK 2026
Experience the magic of live music under the open sky! Nestled in the natural amphitheater of Williams Lake’s Boitanio Park at the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Outdoor Theatre, Performances in the Park is a family-friendly, community-focused summer concert series held on the traditional territories of the Williams Lake First Nation, home to the T’exelcemc people.
Join us every Thursday from July 9 to August 27, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM, for evenings filled with captivating performances, laughter, and connection. Our program features a variety of musical ensembles designed to delight audiences of all ages, from young children to seasoned music lovers.
For our youngest audience members, Art in the Park offers hands-on creative activities, ensuring every member of the family can engage with the arts while enjoying live music. Each year, Performances in the Park showcases top-tier performers alongside exceptional local talent, presenting a diverse lineup of musical styles and experiences. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, we invite you to be part of this vibrant celebration of arts and culture in the Central Cariboo!
SPONSORSHIP & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Support the arts, connect with the community, and showcase your organization! Performances in the Park draws hundreds of attendees weekly, offering a high-quality, inclusive, and well-promoted event that celebrates creativity and connection.
Presented by the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, with the financial support of the City of Williams Lake, the Cariboo Regional District, and Williams Lake First Nation. The series is managed, produce, financially supported by the Community Arts Council of Williams Lake.
Our incredible sponsors for the 2026 season are:
Platinum Sponsors: Canadian Tire Williams Lake, Williams Lake and District Credit Union, Mount Polley Mining Corporation, Cariboo Country & The Goat FM, Sandtronic Business Systems, and Sta-Well Health Foods
Gold Sponsor: RE/MAX Williams Lake, Thompson Rivers University – Williams Lake Campus, The Guitar Seller,Kit & Kaboodle
Silver Sponsors: Oliver Street Bar and Grill
Bronze Sponsor: The West Fraser Truckers Association, Art Walk – Downtown Williams Lake, Cariboo Handwoven, Sugar Cane Development Corporation: Sugar Cane Archeology, Lorne Doerkson MLA, Tl’esqox Tell Tale Signs, Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce, Williams Lake Optometry, Orange Shirt Society, Lake City Security Works, and Zirnhelt Timber Frames.
CALLING LOCAL FOOD VENDORS
Bring your delicious offerings to Boitanio Park this summer! We’re inviting local food vendors to return and join Performances in the Park, enhancing the experience for our audience while showcasing your business.
Across eight Thursday evenings in July and August, attendees gather to enjoy live music from around the world and right here at home, and your food can be part of the celebration. Participating is a fantastic way to connect with the community, advertise for free, and be part of a vibrant summer event.
Download our Vendor Application Form and send it back to: info@centralcaribooarts.com.
OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
These are the artists and music from past seasons who helped create the soundtrack of our summers at Performances in the Park — listen to our playlist!
PATRONS ‘PLAY YOUR PART’
Do you love the concerts and content we create for you? Consider becoming a patron of our music series by donating the cost of a concert ticket – proceeds will be directed to the artist fees and ensure we’ve got live music coming to our community for years to come.
CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Our ‘Listen Live’ series from 2020 and 2021, featuring some amazing performances can be found on our YouTube Channel.
