The free Fringe Patio music series is a showcase of local musicians running throughout the Fringe, kicking off early on Labour Day weekend with a lineup co-presented with the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society
Date/Time: Sep 7 2026, 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Vancouver, Ocean Artworks on Granville IslandCost: Free
Sat Sept 5
8:00 PM: Parlour Panther
Parlour Panther is a nonbinary-led indie rock band from Vancouver known for rich vocal harmonies, lush guitar tones, and spacey synths. Their 2024 album BLOOM earned praise from Exclaim!, CBC, and Range. Exclaim! said it “invites you to explore yourself through melodic reflections and infectious beats, pulling sonic inspiration from the likes of the Killers and the glitzier side of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.”Parlour Panther is now working on a new album you will hear some of at upcoming live shows!
9:00 PM: Hyaenas
Hyaenas is an Indie Alt Pop band known for their fierce energy, bona fide connection, and a sound that fuses 80’s nostalgia with
modern production, pulsing synths, gritty guitars, and emotionally potent lyrics. Their music lies somewhere along the lineage between The Go-Go’s and The Beaches, and explores the complexities of Human Nature through a lens that’s as bold as it is vulnerable.
Sun Sept 6
4:00 PM: Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band
The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band features some of Vancouver’s finest young jazz players interpreting music from the 90s cult classic Japanese anime Cowboy Bebop, a futuristic, neo-noir space western about a ragtag group of bounty hunters.
Taking on well-known and obscure numbers from Yoko Kanno’s jazzy, funky, and incredibly catchy original soundtrack, The Cowboy Bebop Bebop Band are led by drummer Steven Zhu, with RJ Abella trumpet, Gordy Li soprano and tenor sax, Ma’afu Keteca baritone sax, Martin Jasinski guitar, Justin Juan keyboard and bongos, Piyotr Kao bass, and Michelle Escudero, Deni Olivares, and Daniel Deorksen vocals.
8:00 PM: Krystle Dos Santos
Krystle Dos Santos is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose dynamic presence and rich, soulful sound have captivated audiences across Canada. With a career spanning multiple genres and disciplines, she has shared stages with celebrated artists such as Allen Stone, Serena Ryder, Ruth B, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Bublé.
Mon Sept 7
4:00 PM: Alvaro Rojas 5tet
Alvaro Rojas is a composer and guitarist based in Vancouver B.C. His broad vision of music includes work for small and large ensembles, and features a colourful language filtered through the lens of jazz, classical music, improvisation, rock, electronic music and beyond. For the Fringe festival, Alvaro brings a new set of vibey instrumentals, global grooves, and eclectic improvisations.
Featuring: Derek DiFilippo - bass, Mike Ardagh - drums, Liam MacDonald - percussion, and special guest Tyson Naylor - keys
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