The City of Welland’s popular Concerts on the Canal series is back for 2026, bringing six evenings of free live music to the Merritt Park Amphitheatre.

This year’s lineup features a mix of tribute acts, local favourites, and emerging talent:

June 5 – LMT Connection with opener The Mandevilles and special guest Phil Davis

July 1 – Canada Day on the Canal featuring Vinyl Flux, Music Search winners Revolver & Friends and Charissa

July 17 – Reggaddiction with opener Road Waves

July 31 – Spencer MacKenzie with opener Soul Jam

August 21 – Acrobat: The U2 Tribute with opener Gravely

September 4 – Epic Eagles with opener Neo Young

New for 2026 is an expanded family experience featuring a Kids Zone with free face painting and bracelet making from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., along with a photo backdrop where concertgoers can capture memories from the evening.

All concerts take place at Merritt Park Amphitheatre, 151 King Street in Welland. Admission is free, with music beginning at 7 p.m., except for the Canada Day celebration on July 1, which features performances throughout the day and evening.

For the full lineup and event details, visit: https://www.welland.ca/Events/eventsinfo/concertsOnTheCanal