By Joanne Rodgers, Bruce Peninsula Press
Harbourside Music, a signature Friday night concert series, returns to Lion’s Head Harbourside stage on June 27, 2025. Opening night will feature performances by the Nelson Family, Dr Ben and Lyle Oliver. Harbourside Music will run every Friday night until August 22, 2025.
For many residents, seasonal residents, their family and friends, a Friday evening listening to music has become an annual summer pastime. Bringing their lawn chairs, blankets and warm clothing, patrons come out to socialize with each other and enjoy the openair concerts.
Harbourside Music to get new stage
This year Harbourside Music will have a new stage with appropriate electrical service. The stage will be funded by the Municipality of Northern Bruce and designed and built by local musicians.
Co-organizers Rod Layman, Gerry Gregory and Dominik Franken are happy to report that they have lined up a full slate of Friday night performers, expect many returning performers, as well as some new ones.
John Fenton and Brian Osbourne manage the sound system at the Friday evening concerts.
Admission Free, donations accepted
The event is run solely on donations. Donations are used for providing mileage to musicians and upgrades to equipment.
The annual summer concert is held every Friday night from June 27 to August 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Harbourside Stage located near the Lion’s Head Beach Pavilion.
