Free with admission to the gardens / for members ($44.25 adults, $22.13 youth 13-17, $ child 5-12) Take in a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Concert Lawn. Nestled amidst lush trees, the stage is the heart of The Gardens in summer. A limited number of wooden benches are set out on the Concert Lawn that you are welcome to use while enjoying the stage entertainment.

Taking cues from the vintage stylings of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, the Leading Ladies blend beloved jazz and blues classics with fresh, original arrangements and a high-energy, swingin’ performance style. Directed by trombonist Casey Thomas-Burns, this dynamic and vibrant group of women first came together to perform a single show in 2019. They've stuck together ever since.

‘The Ladies’ have toured the province numerous times from their home base of Vancouver for festivals, concert tours, and educational tours.

2024 alone saw over 40 performances from the group, with highlights including their “5th Birthday Tour”, the opening concert and parade for the Tofino Jazz Festival, a week-long residency at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, and the collaborative GALS & PALS show, which saw The Ladies pair up with 5 of Vancouver’s most prominent female Rn’B and rock singers to present an evening of never-before-heard collaborations

The Leading Ladies are an ensemble with a mission, and in addition to performing in concerts and festivals, focus on educational engagements and community outreach.