Music festival season is in full swing! The Canadian summer is known for its outdoor music events, offering a diverse range of options for festival-goers. With hundreds of festivals taking place across the country over the next few months, attendees can choose from a variety of genres and themes.
To help you navigate the festival scene this summer, we’ve compiled a list of notable festivals happening in different provinces. From the Sled Island Music and Arts Festival in Calgary, featuring acts like Backxwash and Homeshake, to the FVDED In the Park electronic music festival in Surrey with artists like Fisher and LSDXOXO, there is something for everyone.
In Alberta, music enthusiasts can enjoy the Calgary Folk Music Festival at Prince’s Island Park, boasting a lineup that includes Corb Lund and Killer Mike. Meanwhile, country music fans can head to Camrose for the Big Valley Jamboree to catch performances by Keith Urban and Old Dominion.
In British Columbia, festival-goers can experience the Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival in Merritt, featuring artists like Christian Löffler and Skratch Bastid. For a blend of folk music from around the world, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach Park offers a lineup that includes Tami Neilson and Billy Bragg.
As the summer unfolds, music lovers in Manitoba can attend the Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Provincial Park, showcasing acts like Sylvan Esso and Wolf Parade. For those in New Brunswick, the Area 506 festival in Saint John will feature artists such as Marianas Trench and Valley.
In Quebec, festival-goers can immerse themselves in the vibrant arts scene at the Mural Festival in Montreal, combining murals and music performances. Meanwhile, the Festival de Jazz International de Montréal will bring together artists like Diana Krall and Lionel Richie for a musical extravaganza.
With a wide range of festivals taking place across Canada, there is no shortage of live music and entertainment to enjoy this summer. Whether you’re a fan of folk, electronic, country, or jazz, there is a festival waiting for you to experience the magic of live music in the great outdoors.