Are tickets refundable?

Tickets are non‑refundable; please confirm your plans before purchasing.

What happens in bad weather?

The event runs rain or shine; umbrellas are not permitted, so bring a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.

Is there accessible parking and seating?

There is limited parking at the Kingsbrae Garden lot and golf cart shuttles to the amphitheatre for guests with mobility concerns.

Can I bring my own chair?

Yes—guests are encouraged to bring low-profile lawn chairs; if the amphitheatre bowl fills, there is ample greenspace for seating.

Will there be food or drinks?

A bar will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on site; cash is recommended for faster service.

Do children need tickets?

Children age 6 and under are free; student and adult pricing applies as listed.

Listening to the Earth: Sistema Youth Orchestra at Kingsbrae Garden Amphitheatre | Theater | Events

At the KIRA Amphitheatre in Kingsbrae Garden (220 King, St. Andrews, New Brunswick), Sistema New Brunswick’s Youth Orchestra stages Listening to the Earth, a 75-minute outdoor concert that pairs youthful energy with a program rooted in nature and community. Set in the garden’s bowl and adjacent greenspace, the event makes the most of open-air acoustics: Rossini’s sparkling passages, Beethoven’s “Pastorale” calm, Telemann’s lyrical viola concerto featuring Daniel Millea, and the rhythmic surge of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2. What begins as curated repertory becomes a conversation between landscape and listener: the strings and winds thread through beds of cultivated plantings, and the amphitheatre’s slope helps the music bloom outward across lawns. Beyond the program, Listening to the Earth is framed by purpose: proceeds support two Sistema alumni, Amy Robichaud and Alexander Urbina, on their next chapter at the Royal College of Music in London. This community-minded angle turns tickets into tangible support for arts pathways. Practical details are straightforward: doors open at 12:00PM and the concert begins at 1:00PM; tickets are non‑refundable and the event runs rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair for comfort, or spread out on the large greenspace if the amphitheatre bowl fills; umbrellas are not permitted, and there will be a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (cash recommended for faster service). Access to the KIRA Amphitheatre is from Kingsbrae Garden; there is some parking at the Kingsbrae Garden parking lot and street parking options when the lot is full, with golf cart shuttles available for guests with mobility concerns. For visitors who come to St. Andrews to see the show, the town’s compact streets and coastal setting make an afternoon at the garden a natural complement to harbour walks and seafood lunches. The repertoire—Rossini to Márquez—keeps both the casual listener and the devoted concertgoer engaged, and the scale of one hundred young musicians gives the performance a communal energy that’s rare in regionally scaled events. If you’re planning a visit, treat this as a short cultural pilgrimage: arrive early to claim a good sightline, bring layers for changing weather, and hold space for the palpable optimism that young ensembles bring to melodies tied to landscape. Whether you come for the music, the communal mission, or the simple pleasure of an outdoor concert, Listening to the Earth delivers a compact, memorable experience that highlights why Kingsbrae Garden is an active cultural hub in St. Andrews. Tickets are free for Kingsbrae Garden members; adults $15, students $10, children age 6 and under free; have your QR code ready at entry and note tickets are non‑refundable. Doors open 12:00PM with seating first-come; expect lively dynamics, program notes, and an audience that includes families and supporters of youth music.

Listening to the Earth: Sistema Youth Orchestra at Kingsbrae Garden Amphitheatre

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