- Featuring 10 bands, the free Sunday Afternoon Concert Series will run from June 14 through September 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Visitors are invited to enjoy a full Sunday experience at the historic park with live music, tennis or pickleball and brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant
Queenston, ON – Niagara Parks is pleased to announce that live music will once again fill the grounds of Queenston Heights Park this summer, as the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series returns to celebrate the bandshell’s 50th anniversary.
Featuring 10 bands throughout the summer, the free concert series offers the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, or a blanket and spend the day at Queenston Heights Park, where music, history and natural beauty come together in one of the most scenic locations along the Niagara River corridor.
2026 Concert Line-Up
- June 14: Panatics Steelband Network
- June 21 and June 28: Niagara Youth Orchestra
- July 5: Niagara Falls Concert Band
- July 12: Burlington Welsh Ladies Chorus
- July 19 and August 9: Lincoln & Welland Foundation Band
- July 26: Niagara Regional Police Pipes and Drums
- August 2: The Jimmy Marando Swing Band
- August 16: Fiddlin’ Around
- August 23: Lincoln Concert Band
- August 30: Fort Erie Ukes
- September 6: Fiddlin’ Around
All performances will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the bandshell at Queenston Heights Park.
First launched on July 15, 1976, the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at Queenston Heights Park has entertained generations of visitors. The Niagara Falls Concert Band and the Lincoln and Welland Foundation Band, both original performers from that inaugural season, return in 2026 to continue the tradition.
Queenston Heights is Rich in History and Natural Beauty
Situated atop the Niagara Escarpment, Queenston Heights Park has long been a gathering place for recreation, picnics and cultural events. As early as 1895, visitors travelled by ferry from Toronto to enjoy the park’s sweeping views and expansive green space overlooking the Niagara River corridor.
Queenston Heights Park offers picturesque hiking trails, recently renovated tennis and pickleball courts, picnic pavilions, a splashpad and a playground. Beyond its recreational amenities, the park is a nationally significant historic site of the War of 1812, where the pivotal Battle of Queenston Heights took place. Its rich history is commemorated through prominent heritage landmarks, including Brock’s Monument, the Laura Secord Monument, and the Landscape of Nations Memorial, which honours Indigenous allies.
The park also marks the southernmost terminus of the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, and features iconic carpet bedding displays at its entrance.
Plan to Spend Sundays at Queenston Heights Park
Extend your Sunday visit beyond the concert with a game of tennis or pickleball on the recently redeveloped Queenston Courts, perfect for a fun match surrounded by nature. Queenston Heights Park features four tennis courts and four pickleball courts, continuing a racquet sports tradition that spans more than a century.
Visitors can purchase a season pass or book a single session online. Walk-ins are welcome, though advance booking is recommended. For more information, visit niagaraparks.com/courts.
Brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at Queenston Heights Restaurant, where Chef Bill Greenan’s culinary creations are served alongside sweeping views of the lower Niagara River. Built in 1900, with the current limestone building and terrace added in 1939, the restaurant is a destination in itself. For brunch details, visit niagaraparks.com/brunch.
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“For generations, the Queenston Heights Bandshell has been a place where music, community and history come together. The return of the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series for the 50th anniversary is especially meaningful. This milestone celebrates Niagara Parks’ commitment to preserving and revitalizing cultural spaces that bring people together all across the Niagara River corridor.” — Niagara Parks Chair Graham Coveney.
“The return of free Sunday afternoon concerts to Queenston Heights Park is sweet music to the ears of local fans and another great reason for visitors to extend their stay in Niagara this summer. With nearby trails and delicious food choices and only a short drive from the excitement and beauty of Niagara Falls, events like this help drive the local economy and enhance the region’s appeal as a premier travel destination.”— Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
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