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Events Description
Located in a Conservation Area, Hillside makes a point about being environmentally-friendly, while also promoting a good time.
Past lineups have included artists such as Billy Bragg, The Jerry Cans, Dead Flowers, Leonard Summer and Xavier Rudd. Hillside Festival is one music festival not to be missed if you enjoy festivals with food for thought and entertainment.
2026 Line-up:
Angine De Poitrine, Cowboy Junkies, Donovan Woods, Elida Almeida, The Free Label, Fulu Miziki, Hollerado, Mad Professor, Mae Martin, Matt Mays, Stars, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Austra, Boomerang, Bye Parula, Charlotte Cornfield, The Darcys, Ebri, The Eramosa Sessions II, Foundation Steppas, Girls & Guitars Showcase, Gizmo, Gord Grdina’s Haram, Gwenifer Raymond, Horse Lords, Housewife, James Keelaghan, JamSchool Youth Showcase, JIMI, Kellie Loder, Killabeatmaker, Kutcha Edwards, Logan Richard, Magic Tuber Stringband, NASTASIA Y, The Pairs, Par de Dos, Puuluup, Sarah Jane Scouten, Dr. Shellie Morris, Shishigi, Sinkane, Tell It to Sweeney, University of Guelph Music Showcase, Celeigh Cardinal, Electric Religious, Darla Daniels, Mimi O’Bonsawin, The North Sound, Piqsiq
Who is it for?
All Ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Island Special Early Bird Weekend (July 18-20): $159
Early Bird Weekend (July 21 – Nov 30): $189
Holiday Weekend (Dec 1-31): $199
Tier 1 Weekend (Jan 1-TBD): $209
Youth Weekend (ages 13-24, Oct 15 – Jul 19): $155
Senior Weekend (ages 65+, Oct 15 – Jul 19): $155
How to get tickets
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
July 17 to 19, 2026
Friday: Gates open at 4:30 PM, Programming starts at 5:30 PM
Saturday: Gates open at 10:00 AM, Programming starts at 11:00 AM
Sunday: Gates open at 9:30 AM, Programming starts at 10:30 AM
*Festival closes at 11:00 PM on all days
Venue & Address :
Guelph Lake Conservation Area – 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph, ON
