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Monday, July 11, 2016
Set the soundtrack to your summer with the Whistler Presents free concert series
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Whistler, BC – Summer in Whistler is in full swing and now the soundtrack has officially been set. The Whistler Presents free outdoor concert series has confirmed a solid schedule of 10 exceptional acts for the sixth year of this celebrated event.
Artists Deya Doya, Steel Pulse, Jose Gonzalez, Hannah Georgas, The Strumbellas, Sarah Harmer, Whitehorse, The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar, Mother Mother and Steven Page are all lined up to play under the stars this summer at the Whistler Olympic Plaza. The Whistler Presents free outdoor concert series gets underway July 28, 2016 at 8 p.m. with Deya Doya and will run until September 10, 2016 when Steven Page plays the last scheduled show at 7 p.m.
As a special addition to the concert series, the final Tragically Hip concert will be broadcast live by CBC at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, August 20.
Don’t miss the perfect pre-party for the Pemberton Music Festival as Wednesday in Whistler returns to the Whistler Olympic Plaza on July 13, 2016. Wednesday in Whistler will see The Funk Hunters, Arkells and Givers rock Whistler Village for another evening of free concerts presented by the Pemberton Music Festival.
For the complete concert schedule and more details visit whistler.com/events/concerts.
Take advantage of a summer of free concerts and live music in Whistler. Book a summer package with confidence thanks to the best price guarantee found on whistler.com. Take the stress out of planning a remarkable summer vacation, visit www.whistler.com or call 1.800.944.7853 for a no-obligation quote on accommodation, on-ground transfers and activities.
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