Music festival season is underway in Canada! One of the most anticipated activities during the Canadian summer is attending music festivals. With so many options available across the country in the next four months, choosing the right festival can be overwhelming. From the country vibes of Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alta., to the diverse offerings of Festival d’été in Quebec City, there is something for everyone. If you’re having trouble deciding which festivals to attend this summer, here is a comprehensive list categorized by province featuring artists like Tate McRae, Lorde, Angine de Poitrine, Cameron Whitcomb, Nia Archives, Bambii, Weezer, the Beaches, Ruby Waters, Broken Social Scene, and many more.
In Alberta:
– Sled Island Music and Arts Festival in Calgary from June 17 to 21.
– Badlands Music Festival in Calgary from July 2 to 12.
– Calgary Folk Music Festival in Calgary from July 23 to 26.
– Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose from July 30 to Aug. 2.
– Edmonton Folk Fest in Edmonton from August 6 to 9.
In British Columbia:
– FVDED In the Park in Surrey on July 3 and 4.
– Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival in Merritt from July 10 to 13.
– Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach Park from July 17 to 19.
– Shambhala Music Festival at Salmo River from July 24 to 27.
– Sunfest Country Music Festival in Lake Cowichan from July 30 to Aug. 2.
In Manitoba:
– Winnipeg Folk Festival in Winnipeg from July 9 to 12.
– Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa in Minnedosa from July 31 to Aug. 2.
In New Brunswick:
– Area 506 in Saint John from July 30 to Aug. 2.
– Sappyfest in Sackville from July 31 to Aug. 2.
– Future Forest in Fredericton from Aug. 6 to 10.
– Harvest Music Festival in Fredericton from Sept. 15 to 20.
In Newfoundland and Labrador:
– Lawnya Vawnya in St. John’s from June 3 to 6.
– Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s from July 17 to 25.
In Northwest Territories:
– Great Northern Arts Festival in Inuvik from July 8 to 13.
– Folk on the Rocks in Yellowknife from July 17 to 19.
In Nova Scotia:
– Ultramarine Music & Arts Festival in Yarmouth on June 19 and 20.
– Halifax Music Fest in Halifax on June 26 and 27.
– Halifax Jazz Festival in Halifax from July 7 to 12.
– The Jubilee in New Glasgow from July 31 to Aug. 2.
In Nunavut:
– Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit from June 18 to 21.
In Ontario:
– Luminato Festival in Toronto from June 3 to 28.
– All Things Go in Toronto on June 6 and 7.
– Springtide Music Festival in Uxbridge from June 11 to 13.
– Desifest in Toronto on June 19 and 20.
– Peterborough Musicfest in Peterborough from June 27 to Aug. 19.
– Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia from July 3 to 5.
– Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa from July 9 to 19.
– Boots and Hearts Music Festival in Oro-Medonte from Aug. 7 to 9.
– Paris Drinks Fest in Paris on Aug. 14 and 15.
– Wake the Giant Music Festival in Thunder Bay on Sept. 12.
– Sojourn Festival in Toronto on Sept. 25 and 26.
In Prince Edward Island:
– Cavendish Beach Music Festival in Cavendish from July 9 to 11.
– Sommo Festival in Cavendish on Sept. 11 and 12.
In Saskatchewan:
– Long Day’s Night Music Festival in Swift Current from June 18 to 20.
– Saskatchewan Jazz Festival in Saskatoon from July 5 to 11.
In Quebec:
– Mural Festival in Montreal from June 4 to 14.
– Festival de Jazz International de Montréal in Montreal from June 25 to July 4.
– La noce de coquelicot in Chicoutimi from July 2 to 4.
– Festival d’été de Québec in Quebec City from July 9 to 19.
– Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts in Montreal from July 31 to Aug. 2.
– Aqpik Jam Music Festival in Nunavik from August 11 to 14.
– Mutek Festival in Montreal from August 25