Summer Kicks2026 Lineup!

Every summer, the world comes to play in Golden, and so does the community at Summer Kicks.

Presented by Kicking Horse Culture, Summer Kicks is a FREE outdoor concert series featuring touring artists from across Canada alongside amazing local performers. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music, dancing, and community under the mountain sky.

This year, we’re excited to expand the series into Area A for the first time with two special concerts:

BLAEBERRY: June 17  Hillside Lodge & Chalets

PARSON: June 25, Parson Park

The series continues every Wednesday from July 1 to August 19 at Keith King Memorial Park.

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Great music, welcoming crowds, and summer evenings in the park, we can’t wait to see you there!

SUMMER KICKS 2026 LINEUP

June 17 Blaeberry!

Honky Tonk Collective

June 25 Parson!

Tryg Strand & The Band

Local Tweener: Robbie Bankes

July 1

LOCALS DAY!

Jumping Rodents
Maya Balon
Jake Pawley
Finni Jobin

July 8

Mbira Renaissance Band

Local Tweener: Travelling Blaeberries

July 15

Oktopus

Local Tweener:  Parson Jazz Cooperative

July 22

Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz

Local Tweener: Colin Shields

July 29

Madeleine Roger

Local Tweener: Sarah Osadetz

Aug 5

Cousin Harley

Local Tweener: Whiskey Jack

Aug 12

Tim Sars Band

Local Tweener: Jubilee Mountain

Aug 19

Miesha and the Spanks

Local Tweener: Nathan Turner & the Echo Rangers

Find Out More

Every summer the world comes to play in Golden and so does the community at our Wednesday evening Summer Kicks concerts. The series hosts phenomenal touring bands and features our own homegrown artists (Tweeners!). Concerts are from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. You’ll find yourself among friendly folks who enjoy great music and good company.

Bring your lawn chair, umbrella or picnic blanket. Grab some grub from local food trucks & vendors. It’s a great time to bring out your drawing or painting projects, art supplies encouraged!

Shade is limited. Good times are abundant!

Summer Kicks shows from July 1st-August 19th will be held at Keith King Park, 1501 Maple Dr, Golden. The park is accessible by foot, bike, or car.

New This Year! Shows in the Blaeberry Valley and in the community of Parson.

June 17th – Hillside Lodge at 1740 Seward Frontage Rd, Golden, BC.

June 25th –  Parson Community Recreation Park. 3612 Highway 95, Parson is 33 kilometres south of the Town of Golden on Highway 95.

Please be respectful of the neighbours and drive slow. Carpooling is encouraged. Be safe on our roads, don’t drink and drive!

The show goes on – rain or shine! However, severe weather events like lighting strikes or fires may affect our performances. For the safety of the artists, public, and equipment, the show may be moved indoors. KHC will notify the public via facebook, social media and sandwich boards throughout the community by 4:00 pm on the day of.

Our Summer Kicks Series is looking for youth who are curious about all things Tech and Festival. Join our exceptional festival team and learn the fundamentals of running a festival from behind the scenes. Working festivals is fast paced and exciting. In this role you will learn how to support sound, lighting, social media, stage managing and so much more.

Please send an email to info@kickinhorseculture.ca to apply. We ask your commitment to volunteer for at least 5 out of 9 live kicks concerts. Please note capacity is limited. Priority given to youth ages 14-19 who have an interest in arts.

 

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