Spring Strings returns to VanDusen with Bridgerton-style cello performance

City of Vancouver

May 6 2025 –

VanDusen Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce the return of Spring Strings on Sunday, May 25, 2025, featuring two showtimes at 12 pm and 4:30 pm on the Great Lawn. After a brief hiatus in 2024, this fan-favourite event is back to delight audiences with an afternoon of contemporary cello music set among the vibrant spring blossoms.

Back by popular demand, Low Strung, the classically trained cello ensemble from Yale University, will captivate audiences with their contemporary renditions of modern hits from artists like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin to Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, and more, reimagined entirely on cellos. Garden admission is included with a Spring Strings ticket, offering guests the opportunity to explore the flourishing 55-acre VanDusen Botanical Garden before each concert.

In addition to the florals in bloom, visitors can also stroll through the fresh floral mannequins of this year’s Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey exhibit, presented by Oakridge Park. New this year, the 2025 show is included with garden admission or membership.

Late May typically showcases some of the best florals of the season with highlights like the Rhododendron Walk, golden laburnum trees, and violet wisteria. Blending botanical beauty with modern renditions of classical pop and rock songs, the event mirrors the refined setting of a Bridgerton garden party. As with previous years, attendees are welcome to dress in costumes and Regency-era attire.

Plan your visit

• We encourage visitors to bring blankets or low chairs, as formal seating is not provided. Mr. Arancino, Coco Molinillo, BistrotVan, and Chai Wagon will have a variety of food and beverages for sale.
• Doors will open at 11 am for the 12 pm show, and at 3:30 pm for the 4:30 pm show. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to find a seat on the lawn before the performances begin.
• There are a limited number of tickets available for this event and tickets are sold online. General admission is $29 per ticket and $25 for Garden Members. Book tickets in advance at vancouver.ca/vandusen-spring-strings.
• Parking is free but spaces are limited in the Garden’s parking lot. Visitors are encouraged to walk, bike, or take transit if possible. Some free neighbourhood street parking is also available in the area.

Event details

• Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – Great Lawn
• Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Times: 12 pm or 4:30 pm *Same setlist
• Doors Open:
  • 11 am for the 12 pm show
  • 3:30 pm for the 4:30 pm show
• Cost: $29 General Admission ($25 for Garden Members) + GST and online service fees

Learn more and purchase tickets at vancouver.ca/vandusen-spring-strings.