COQUITLAM, B.C., August 22, 2023 – Get ready for an electrifying crescendo as Coquitlam’s 2023 Summer Concert Series ends on a bold note in Town Centre Park on Friday, Sept. 1.
Two-time Western Canadian Music Award winning soul, jazz and R&B singer Krystle Dos Santos takes centre stage at the Town Centre Park Community Plaza with two commanding 45-minute sets from 7 – 9 p.m.
This year’s Summer Concert Series has already showcased the groovy rhythms and powerful vocals of Queer as Funk, and the tight harmonies and rockabilly flavour of The Promised.
Soul-Stirring Sounds of Krystle Dos Santos
Through her magnetic performance and songs about heartbreak, struggle and falling in love, Krystle Dos Santos will connect with audiences and capture hearts.
From sultry, syncopated funky rhythms to classic soul and R&B infused instant classics, Krystle’s writing pays tribute to and draws inspiration from her idols Etta James, Nina Simone, Toni Braxton and Chaka Khan while carving out a sound entirely her own.
Get in the groove before the show by listening to our Krystle Dos Santos playlist on Spotify.
Visit coquitlam.ca/SummerConcerts for the full event details and performer bios.
Nourish Your Soul
Opening at 6 p.m. the concert food vendors will be offering delicious ways to help you nourish your soul:
- Gary’s Kettle Corn: Popping high quality kettle corn to attain the best possible results since 2005.
- Gordo’s Concession: Enjoy summer classic treats like cool fruit smoothies and sugary bags of fresh hot mini doughnuts.
- Japadog: Award-winning hot dogs that strive to “deliver happiness and joy” by combining savoury flavours with authentic Japanese taste.
- Rocky Point Ice Cream: Since opening a tiny summer ice cream shop kiosk in 1997 to now having three locations and their small batch ice cream sold across the lower mainland, enjoy a classic summer treat while taking in the cool sounds of summer.
Getting to the Concert Car-Free
Consider going car-free by walking, biking or carpooling. Town Centre Park is also easily accessed by public transit, including SkyTrain to Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station or one of the many bus stops around the park.
If you are planning to drive, check out our real-time digital parking counters before you go so you know which lots have the most spaces available.
Tell us about your Summer Concert Experience
If you attended any of our summer concerts, complete our event survey for a chance to win one of three $50 Coquitlam Centre gift cards. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 15. The feedback provided helps us know what you would like to see for future concerts, as well as ways we can improve the experience for attendees.
To complete the survey visit coquitlam.ca/SummerConcerts.
Support the Corporate Partners That Support Coquitlam’s Free Concert Series
Coquitlam's Corporate Partners program builds relationships with the business community and provides revenue to enhance City events, programs and services. For information, visit coquitlam.ca/CorporatePartners or email CorporatePartners@coquitlam.ca.
Presenting Partner and Event Survey Partner: Coquitlam Centre
Situated on 57 acres of land in the heart of the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam Centre features over 930,000 square feet of visually dynamic retail on two spacious levels. Architecturally stunning with the region’s most impressive collection of anchors and boutique brands it is the only shopping centre in Metro Vancouver offering Hudson’s Bay, London Drugs, Sport Chek, T&T Supermarket, UNIQLO, H&M, Aritzia, Sephora, lululemon, Atmosphere, Golf Town, Walmart and Best Buy all in one convenient location. For more information, visit CoquitlamCentre.com.
Event Partner of the August 4 and September 1 Summer Concerts: Morningstar
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Wondy Chan
Cultural and Community Event Supervisor
604-927-4386
FestivalsAndEvents@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.