Purple flowers at VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen presents: Spring Strings

Spring Strings is sold out.

Event details

Dates
Know before you go
Ticketing
Washroom, parking, accessibility, and more

May 27 at either noon or 4:30pm on the Great Lawn

Join us for an afternoon cello concert on the Great Lawn on Saturday, May 27. Low Strung , a classically-trained cello group from Yale University, will be performing two sessions of modern hits from artists like Coldplay, the Eagles, Queen, and even Avril Lavigne, arranged on cellos.

Spend the day roaming 55 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden before an afternoon of contemporary music on the lawn. From the golden laburnum trees to 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.

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	Hours
May 27	First show at noon Second show at 4:30pm Entry and seating will begin one hour before the start of each show through the west end of the parking lot.

Date

Hours

May 27

First show at noon
Second show at 4:30pm

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.

Know before you go
- Please book your tickets online in advance.
- The event entrance is located at the west end of the VanDusen Garden parking lot.
- Costumes and Regency attire are encouraged for the show.
- Doors open one hour before each designated show time (11am for the noon show, 3:30pm for the 4:30pm show). We encourage you to arrive before the start of your selected show time to reserve a spot on the lawn. A preferred seating area at the lower lawn is reserved for all ticket holders.
- Guests will not be able to reserve seating until one hour before their selected show time.
- Low Strung will play two 45-minute sets with a short intermission in between.
- Picnics are welcome La Glace, Chou Chou Crepes, Holi Masala and Mr. Arancino will be on site with food for sale.
- Alcohol is NOT permitted.
- This event is outdoors and runs rain or shine.
- Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or low chairs for the concert as formal seating is not provided. Those that bring full-sized chairs will be seated at the top of the hill.
Ticketing
Prices are subject to GST and online service fees.

Ticket category Price (before tax and service fees)

Admission ticket (all ages) $29

VBGA Member ticket $25
- A limited number of tickets are available. Please book your ticket in advance if you would like to attend the concert.
- Tickets are sold online.
- All tickets are non-refundable.
- Tickets must be presented on a mobile device or printed out for scanning upon entry.
Additional ticket details
- Coupons, discount offers, and admission vouchers or passes are not valid for special events, including VanDusen Festival of Lights. These include the Tourism Challenge Privilege Pass, Park Board complimentary and gift passes (green and blue), Vancouver Inspiration Pass, Entertainment Book coupons, Viator vouchers, and VanPass vouchers.
- A Vancouver Botanical Garden Association (VBGA) member rate is available online only for those with valid memberships. Members must present their valid membership at the point of entry. Those without valid memberships cannot book tickets at this rate.
- Required attendants of those needing assistance at the event are offered free access. You do not need to purchase a ticket for them. You may purchase your own ticket online, and let our staff members know your attendant is accompanying you when you present your ticket for scanning.
For ticketing questions, email support@showpass.com.

Ticket disclaimer

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be re-sold. Tickets obtained from sources other than our website may be lost, stolen, or counterfeit, and if so, are void.

If in our sole discretion, we determine that a person is re-selling any ticket(s), we reserve the right to revoke and cancel the order and the related ticket(s) and will not permit any future purchases by that person or any affiliated person. We reserve the right, without compensation or refund of any amount paid, to revoke tickets, refuse admission, or dismiss, any person whose conduct management deems disorderly or fails to comply with policies or rules/regulations of the venue.
Washrooms, parking, accessibility, and more

Washrooms

Portable toilets will be available for use within the garden. Full-service washrooms are located in the Visitor Centre.

Parking

Parking can get quite busy, so we recommend taking public transit, walking, or biking. We’re located on the #17 Oak bus route and a 15-minute walk from the Oakridge Canada Line station.

Parking is free in our lot off West 37th Avenue but spaces are limited. Free street parking is also available in the surrounding area (where street signs permit).

Weather

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as the event is outdoors in the garden. Rain or shine the show will go on. In cases of extraordinary weather conditions, please check our social media channels for updates. All attendees would be contacted directly should the event be cancelled.

For updates, follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

Accessibility

All paths are paved and fully accessible for wheelchairs. Kindly note that the concert will take place on the lower bowl of the Great Lawn, which does have sloping. There will be a designated seating area for those with accessibility needs.

All portable toilets will be fully accessible for those in a wheelchair.

Wheelchairs are not available for borrow at this time.

Pets

Working guide and service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.

Other considerations

No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in the garden.

Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted in the garden.

Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.

Regular garden rules apply. See Code of Conduct for details.