The Downtown Dartmouth Sullivan's Pond Concert Series are free concerts open to all, featuring talented local musical acts. Starting in July, you can attend many summer concerts at Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage. This is a great opportunity to see Dartmouth's local music scene for FREE! Bring your family, friends, and your lawn chair to join us for lovely afternoons full of music and fun!
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EKKO Performing Arts Society
Featuring: Ekko String Quartet, Putnam County Spelling Bee Cast and Ekko Cabaret Cast
Sunday, July 12 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
Ekko Performing Arts Society offers a diverse range of programs designed to educate, inspire, and connect people through the performing arts. From music lessons and choirs to theatre workshops and community events, they offer something for everyone.
Dartmouth & District Pipes and Drums
Sunday, July 19 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
The Dartmouth and District Pipe Band builds on a strong tradition of local, national, and international competition, supported by a dedicated teaching program and a commitment to musical excellence.
Morgan Davis
Sunday, July 26 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
For nearly 60 years Morgan Davis has been playing the blues, travelling across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His performances draw from a lifelong study of the rich tradition of country blues, re-interpreting songs of the 1920s and 30s on electric instruments. His original compositions are infused with wit and a good dose of humour.
STiCK & SLiDE
Monday, August 3 2026 | 12pm - 12:30pm
Marcell Symonds as lead vocalist, accompanied by the phenomenal guitarist, Todd Smith. This high energy duo offers a very unique live show preforming an assortment of classic rock hits, r&b classics, jazz standards, all #1 chart toppers from the 70s to present day.
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MarcellSings
Monday, August 3 2026 | 12:30pm - 1pm
An individual show with Marcell Symonds. A premiere vocalist using only the finest quality backing tracks. This solo act is perfect for providing that special musical touch for dinner events, private functions, matinees, church events (guest soloist or concerts), house parties, opening show for bands, with an unprecedented repertoire of country, R&B, Motown, jazz.
Ced, Marty & Dave
Monday, August 3 2026 | 1:30pm - 3pm
Ced, Marty & Dave, deliver a distinct repertoire of blues, ballads, and R&B. The members of the trio – Ced Upshaw (guitar and vocals), Marty Williams (harmonica and vocals), and Dave Skinner (cajon, percussion, and vocals) know how to select classic songs that are full of heart and often soaked in grit, and this has helped them develop a loyal fan base.
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Anna Plaskett & The Astronauts
Monday, August 3 2026 | 3pm
Anna & the Astronauts' energetic and interactive show will include a mix of original and children’s cover songs. Anna's album “To the Moon and Back” celebrates the joys of being silly and makes great use of nonsense noises and funny, relatable situations, appealing to tots, parents & grandparents alike.
The Town Heroes
Monday, August 3 2026 | 6:30pm
The Town Hero’s anthemic choruses, danceable arrangements, and tender falsettos highlight their catchy yet thoughtful songs in a blend of 90s alt-rock influences with singer-songwriter stylings in the vein of Neil Young or Ryan Adams. On stage, they move like intense caricatures—pushing every chord, note and beat to the limit.
Paul Henman
Sunday, August 9 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
Paul Henman is an independent solo singer songwriter from Nova Scotia and has been playing guitar and recently took up piano. His original songs reflect his passions and emotions. He loves working and collaborating with others.
Harvi Millar & Zamani
Sunday, August 16 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
Harvi Millar began his musical journey at the age of 15 in the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia after being exposed to Jazz in high school by the Luther Framcois Trio. Though it was his dream to become a professional musician, his career would take him down a different path while holding on to his love for music – an artform that has shaped the person he is today.
Harvi is a composer, producer and performer with a passion for jazz, blues, funk and Afrobeat. His approach to music is that of self-expression through reinterpretation. His many influences include Eddie Jefferson, Betty Carter and Al Jarreau when it comes to vocals, and the great instrumentalists such as Wes Mongomery, George Benson, Eric Gale, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and others. Combining Jazz with funky rhythms, Harvi defines his music as Rhythm and Jazz (RnJ) or HipBop.
Harbi is a 4-time ANSMA award winner and a two-time ECM Award winner. Harvi is planning on releasing a new project before the end of the year, so stay tuned!
Good Dear Good
Sunday, August 23 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
A vision of unison and love arrives on stage with intoxicating, searing vocal harmonies and relentlessly catchy pop-rock melodies. Lyrics are delivered with an endearingly infectious positivity on stage, but with deeper reading, a sense of pensive gloom permeates the words.
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Esdaile
Sunday, August 30 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
Rooted in raw storytelling and steeped in soul, esdaile weaves folk grit with the smoky sway of roots R&B, all carried by an undercurrent of rock. esdaile doesn’t just play—the music lingers. Hailing from Dartmouth-Halifax, their sound is both storm and stillness, leaving a trace of longing in its wake.
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Isabelle Foster
Sunday, September 6 2026 | 2pm - 2:30pm
Isabelle Foster is a young Canadian-Italian singer-songwriter who writes relatable, emotional songs as well as upbeat tracks. Drawing influence from artists such as Lizzy McAlpine and Olivia Rodrigo, she explores the emotional rollercoaster of growing up, capturing the honesty and complexity of teenage life in her lyrics.
