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VanDusen presents: Spring Strings

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 , 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

Buy tickets 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. 

Online ticket purchases for Spring Strings will be directed to our third-party ticketing provider, ShowPass. The City of Vancouver is not liable for the security of the information shared with ShowPass.

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
May 25
  • First show: Noon to 1:45pm
  • Second show: 4:30pm to 6:15pm

Entry and seating will begin one hour before the start of each show through the west end of the parking lot.

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)
Admission ticket (all ages) $29
Garden member (all ages) $25
Infants (0 to 3 years) Free (no ticket required)

$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 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

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