Summerlight Returns in 2025 as Part of Vancouver’s Railtown Rooftop Party

The heart of Vancouver’s Railtown district will come alive on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, as the Railtown Roof Party featuring the Summerlight Stage returns for its biggest year yet — a free, all-day outdoor music festival spotlighting some of the most exciting indie, alternative, and genre-blending artists from across British Columbia.

Hosted by Light Organ Records, in partnership with the Strathcona Business Improvement Association (SBIA), the event brings together music lovers, foodies, families, and creatives for a one-of-a-kind summer experience in one of Vancouver’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.

Held at 611 Alexander St, the event is situated in an open-air, multilevel space in the up-and-coming area of Railtown.

This year’s event includes:

• The Summerlight Stage, showcasing live performances by acclaimed BC artists TBC.
• Local food trucks and artisan vendors, curated to reflect the creative spirit of the Railtown community.
• An open-air bar experience, offering craft beverages and sponsor activations.

As part of the lead-up to this year’s festivities, Light Organ Records is also releasing a two-part live compilation album titled Live at Summerlight Vol. 1. Part One drops on June 27th, with Part Two following on Aug 4th — each featuring exclusive performances recorded live at last year’s festival. Artists on the compilation include Aiko Tomi, Post Modern Connection, Haleluya Hailu, and WAASH, among several others.

Joseph Martin, Light Organ Records manager and one of the festival organizers, comments:

“We’re building more than just a festival —we’re celebrating a creative ecosystem. The Railtown Rooftop Party is about giving artists a platform, bringing neighbours together, and showing what’s possible when culture and community connect.”

Admission is free.