Sway to the left: 5 outdoor concerts in York Region to get you dancing in the car

Enjoy Metallica, Hotel California, Fab Four at drive-in concerts near Newmarket, live concerts in East Gwillimbury, Aurora

Yorkregion.com
August 24, 2020

Longing to hear the sweet sounds of live music again. Check out these concerts operating with limited capacity. Remember masks are required, space is limited and pre-registration a must.

Hotel California -- East Gwillimbury

In support of Sandgate Women’s Shelter in Georgina, the special physical distancing performance of this Eagle’s tribute band is being held at Stardust Drive-In Theatre Aug. 29 at 3 p.m., gates open at 2 p.m.

Metallica -- East Gwillimbury

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Metallica is the first rock back featured in the Encore Drive-in Nights concert series. The one-night-only event is the band’s first show of 2020. Catch the band, along with Three Days Grace, in action at Stardust Drive-In Theatre Aug. 29 at 9:30 p.m.

Music at the Sharon Temple -- East Gwillimbury

East Gwillimbury hosts Music at the Sharon Temple series Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. featuring the Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band. The grounds will be fenced off and marked with physical distancing spaces. Don’t forget your lawn chair and blanket.

Music at the Drive-in -- East Gwillimbury

Enjoy a concert before the show. Special musical performance by county music star Elyse Saunders Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Stardust Drive-in Theatre. Space is limited to 450 cars and general admission rates apply.

Concerts in the Park -- Aurora

Aurora’s summer tradition continues with Classic Lightfoot Live, a Gordon Lightfoot tribute performance by John Stinson. The last performance of the summer is Sept. 2, 7 p.m. at Town Park. Concerts are also livestreamed.