BMO Day of Music Presented by VSO Returns This Saturday with Over 50 Free Concerts
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, BMO Day of Music presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) returns with a vibrant lineup of more than 50 free concerts celebrating a wide array of musical genres. Spanning over thirteen stages across downtown Vancouver and Granville Island, this seventh annual celebration invites music lovers of all ages to experience the transformative power of live music.
BMO Day of Music highlights the richness of Vancouver’s music scene, featuring performances from hundreds of local musicians and ensembles, including a free evening concert at the Orpheum with the VSO, led by VSO Resident Conductor Maestro Trevor Wilson. Other concerts include performances by the MEI Screaming Eagles Marching Band, Cookin’ With Brass, the VSO School of Music’s advanced string ensemble Sinfonietta, Classical Chinese Ensemble Azalea, and many more.
Concerts will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at iconic Vancouver locations, including the Orpheum, the VSO School of Music, Helmcken Plaza in Yaletown, TELUS Garden, Deloitte Summit, plus Arts Umbrella, Ballet BC, Revue Stage and Zameen Art House on Granville Island.
In addition to performances, attendees can enjoy a variety of interactive and educational experiences, including the VSO School of Music’s Mini Music Makers classes for toddlers and parents, and much more. Full schedule and event details are available at dayofmusic.ca.
BMO Day of Music is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor BMO, as well as our Community Partner Downtown Vancouver, Venue Partners Vancouver Civic Theatres, Deloitte, Morguard, Revue Stage, Zameen Art House, Education Partner Arts Umbrella, Ballet BC, and with special thanks to the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Jane McLennan Fund for free and accessible programming. We also acknowledge the support of Canada Council for the Arts.