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    Sam Roberts Band Ready to Light Up Wasaga Beach on February 8

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    The six-time JUNO award-winning artist will perform at the Wasaga Stars Arena, following Canadian country star Tim Hicks on February 7

    “Wasaga Beach is a special community, and not just because it has the longest, most incredible, sandy beach in the world. The beach vibe doesn’t end when the snow comes – residents are warm and welcoming, local businesses roll out the red carpet, and the fans are amazing. This is a town with a long history of appreciating live music.” – Sam Roberts, lead singer/songwriter of the Sam Roberts Band.

    Wasaga Beach – Canadian rock star Sam Roberts Band is the latest artist confirmed to light up the Town of Wasaga Beach in 2025. The six-time JUNO Award-winning artist will perform at the Town’s Wasaga Stars Arena on February 8.

    This event is part of a live music winter concert series in Wasaga Beach. It follows on the heels of the highly anticipated live performance by Canadian country star Tim Hicks on February 7, making for an incredible two-night celebration of Canadian music at the Wasaga Stars Arena.

    Hosted by Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment and presented by Rock95 and Stonebridge, this high-energy show will also feature an opening performance by Grant Boyer.

    Tickets are on sale now at wbse.ca

    Sam Roberts Band concert details

    • Doors Open: 6:00 PM
    • Local Opening Act – to be determined through flash contest: 6:30pm 
    • Opening Act – Grant Boyer: 7:20 PM
    • Headliner – Sam Roberts Band: 8:30 PM
    • All ages
    • Licensed Bar: A fully licensed bar will be available for attendees of legal drinking age
    • Limited on-site parking is available: $20 per vehicle (cash only)

    Additional quotes

    “Wasaga Beach has a rich history of hosting spectacular performances by some of Canada’s – and Ontario’s – greatest musical talent. In 2024, we welcomed rock legends Burton CummingsBlue Rodeo and Tom Cochrane to town, along with The Strumbellas, the Carpet Frogs, and many other artists,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “In 2025, Wasaga Beach looks forward to continuing this tradition of celebrating live music and home-grown talent. Whether it’s in our state-of-the-art Wasaga Stars Arena, or under the stars on the shores of the world’s longest freshwater beach, we’re ready to serve up more live music experiences and deliver more great memories that will last a lifetime.”

    Quick facts

    • Wasaga Beach is home to the longest freshwater beach in the world. Each year, almost 2 million people visit our iconic Ontario beachfront community to enjoy the beach and take part in local festivals and events, including live music performances by legendary musicians, award-winning artists and up-and-coming Canadian talent.
    • In February 2024, Wasaga Beach delivered its first winter music festival, Breaking the Ice, featuring live performances by Canadian rock legends Burton Cummings and Blue Rodeo. Over 6000 people attended and almost half of festival attendees visited from out of town.
    • After eight full-length albums, and hits like Brother DownWe’re All in This Together, and Where Have All the Good People Gone?, the Sam Roberts Band has earned multiple JUNO awards and a place among Canada’s most celebrated rock bands.
    • As part of this Wasaga Beach live music winter concert series, Tim Hicks is also scheduled to perform at the Wasaga Stars Arena on February 7.

    About the Town of Wasaga Beach

    The Town of Wasaga Beach is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario and Canada. Our vision is to be a place people come to create memories that will last a lifetime. Large live music events and festivals and programming supports this vision and Council’s priorities: to create opportunities to diversify the economy, create jobs and build a complete community. It’s part of the Town’s plan to become a leader in sustainability, creativity, innovation and fun – a place with thriving businesses and safe, inclusive and complete neighbourhoods, where we celebrate our rich history, diversity of cultures, and natural beauty including the Nottawasaga River, Georgian Bay and the longest freshwater beach in the world.  

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