

May 25 at either noon or 4:30pm on the Great Lawn
Join us for an afternoon cello concert on the Great Lawn on Sunday, May 25. Low Strung External link icon, a classically-trained cello group from Yale University, will be performing 2 sessions of modern hits from artists like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, and more—reimagined entirely on cellos.
Spend the day roaming 55 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden before an afternoon of contemporary music on the lawn. From the Rhododendron Walk, to golden laburnum trees and violet wisteria, immerse yourself in a whimsical garden that will make you feel like you’re on the set of Bridgerton. Costumes and Regency attire are encouraged.
Tickets available now
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Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
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Event details
Limited tickets are available for this event so we encourage you to purchase your tickets early. Tickets are sold online. Tickets are valid for the show and garden admission for the day.
Date | Showtimes |
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May 25 |
Entry and seating will begin one hour before the start of each show through the west end of the parking lot. |
Information icon We encourage you to bring blankets or low chairs for the show.
Ticket prices
Prices are subject to GST and online service fees.
Ticket category | Price (before tax and service fees) |
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Admission ticket (all ages) | $29 |
Garden member (all ages) | $25 |
Infants (0 to 3 years) | Free (no ticket required) |
Information icon $1 of your ticket fee will help fund special improvement projects at the Garden and Conservatory through the Amenity Improvement Fee. Review ticketing details
About Low Strung
Low Strung External website, opens in new tab is a group of classically-trained musicians turned rock-cello rebels from Yale University.
Founded in 2006 by orchestra dropouts, the group performs rock and pop songs by artists ranging from Queen and The Beatles to Amy Winehouse and Coldplay, all arranged exclusively for cellos.
Contact us
VanDusen admission desk:
Phone: 604-257-8463
VanDusen 24-hour information line:
Phone: 604-257-8335
Showpass ticketing support:
Email: support@showpass.com
Phone: 1-844-307-7469
Rental inquiries:
Email: vandusenrentals@vancouver.ca
Membership inquiries:
Email: membership@vandusen.org
Media inquiries only:
Email: PB.Communications@vancouver.ca