2025 LINEUP
The Music on the Lawn concert series returns to Government House in July for the 2025 season. Show up at 6:00 pm to catch the opening act, followed by the headliner, with music until 8:00 pm.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Rob Curtis Band – classic country crooning
LateShift – golden oldies of rock n’ roll favourites with powerhouse vocals
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Haven – music where the echoes of the past meet the rhythms of today
The Sutcliffes – a rollicking round up of all your favourite Beatles tracks
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Atomic Cocktails – jive, rhythm and blues, and swing from the 30s to the 50s
Tight Hair Disco – the best of disco bops to get everyone dancing
FOOD
Pack a picnic, bring your own snacks or pick up dinner and dessert from onsite food trucks and vendors.
PUBLIC TOURS
Government House will be open for public tours prior to the concert from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm.
There will be limited numbers of walk-in spots on the tours. Pre-registration for the tours is strongly recommended and will guarantee you a spot!
THINGS TO KNOW
- Concerts will take place rain or shine, barring any extreme weather forecasts.
- Concerts take place at 1401 Rockland Ave, at the Government House Bandshell, located just above the Cary Castle Mews near the orchard (see map).
- Outside food is welcome, but no alcohol please.
- Bring Your Own Chairs and Blankets – there’s lots of room for everyone, but come early if you want to be close to the stage. Seating is on an open lawn, so bring hats for sun and cover in case of rain.
- There are outside washrooms available onsite.
- These events are popular and onsite parking is limited. Government House can be reached via a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from downtown. Buses on Victoria Regional Transit routes 11 and 14 stop on Fort Street at Joan Crescent, three blocks from Government House.
- Transit by bicycle is welcome! Due to the popularity of these events, bike rack space may be limited, but bikes may be stored along the perimeter fence surrounding the concert space.
- Well behaved, on-leash furry friends are welcome.
- Donations graciously accepted in support of The Friends of Government House Gardens Society.