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Riverfest Elora is set to return for its 15th year, bringing a diverse lineup of Canadian and international artists to the scenic village of Elora from August 15 to 17, 2025.
Credit: Riverfest Elora
The festival, which has grown from a small community gathering into a major summer event in Ontario, will feature over 40 acts across three stages.
Headlining the weekend are City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Silversun Pickups.
Fitz and the Tantrums will take the stage on Saturday, delivering their signature indie-pop sound, while alternative rock band Silversun Pickups will launch the event on Friday as part of their North American tour. City and Colour will close the festival on Sunday, marking 20 years since the release of his debut album, Sometimes.
Supporting acts include a mix of established names and emerging talent. Friday’s lineup features Wheatus, Marcy Playground, and Danny Michel, among others. Saturday will see performances from Tune-Yards, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, and Tom Wilson. Sunday rounds out the festival with The Philharmonik, Rich Aucoin, Michie Mee, and Grae.
Local artists will also be well represented, with performances from Grae, Emmett Watters, Tony McManus, The Boo Radley Project’s Karaoke Live!, Chris Clark, Settlers Creek Band, The J-Strokes, and Drop Dead Poppies.
Little sailors aged 12 and under can join the festivities for free, and after-parties on Friday and Saturday will keep the party rocking all night long.
Set up camp at the stunning Elora Gorge or Guelph Lake, and catch the shuttle bus to the festival site for a hassle-free experience.
So, dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to be swept away by the tunes at the picturesque Bissell Park, located at 127 Mill Street E., just a stone’s throw from downtown Elora.
Riverfest Elora – 2025
Ontario’s big-little festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a bang!! 3 days, 3 stages and over 40 bands featuring City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, Silversun Pickups, Marcy Playground, Wheatus, Tune-Yards, The Philharmonik, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, Tom Wilson, Danny Michel, Michee Mee, and so much more.
When: August 15 to 17, 2025
Friday, August 15 – Silversun Pickups headline with Wheatus, Marcy Playground, Danny Michel, Cam Kahin, and more.
Saturday, August 16 – Fitz and The Tantrums take the stage with Tune-Yards, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, Tom Wilson, and Moontricks.
Sunday, August 17 – City and Colour closes the festival alongside The Philharmonik, Rich Aucoin, Michie Mee, Grae, and others.
Local talent on full display – Featuring Grae, Emmett Watters, Danny Michel, Tony McManus, The Boo Radley Project’s Karaoke Live!, Chris Clark, Settlers Creek Band, The J-Strokes and Drop Dead Poppies.
Where: Bissel Park – 127 East Mill St, Elora
How Much: $85 & up + taxes/fees
