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There’s something for everyone in the nation’s most populated province, whether it’s folk, rock, or country music, bluegrass or jazz and everything in between. There are so many opportunities to experience the finest music Ontario has to offer, all summer long!
Contents – June to September:
FYI: Most summer Festivals will be Cancelled. The following article does not reflect 2020 COVID-19 cancellations.
Boots & Hearts, Big Sky and CBC Music Festival Cancelled for 2020
- Music Festivals from our calendar.
- Ontario Music Festivals
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Upcoming Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
Hanlan's Point, Lakeshore Avenue, Toronto
May 17, 2020 To September 6, 2020
Pass: $194.99 + HST
For our eighth consecutive year we host one of the city’s longest standing festivals - the atmosphere is propelled by a diverse community who come together ... »
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph
May 22, 2020 To June 12, 2020
$40 to $160
Lineup: Festival Trio (Sadie Fields: violin, Paul Pulford: cello, Ken Gee: piano), Bénédicte Lauzière (violin) with Ken Gee piano, Rolston String Quartet, Robert Silverman (... »
Various Venues, Orangeville
June 5, 2020 To June 7, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival returns to historic downtown Orangeville this June. This award winning festival boasts over 90 acts on multiple stages over 3 days. With amazing concerts, ... »
Cosmo Music, 10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill
June 6, 2020
1-800-463-3000
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CosmoFEST is back for the sixth year with another great free-to-see lineup; we can't wait to see every one of you at CosmoFEST 2020! Free-to-see Main Stage: Main ... »
Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
June 12, 2020 To June 14, 2020
$119 to $199
2020 Ever After Music Festival Lineup: REZZ, ZEDS DEAD, SLANDER b2b Subtronics (world debut) + many more! »
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
June 13, 2020
$25 & up
Join SUM 41, Third Eye Blind, USS, Barns Courtney, Cory Marks, and more to be announced, and get ready to start your summer right, on the shores of ... »
Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road, Burlington
June 14, 2020 To June 21, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
So much music, so much fun. Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an ... »
Yorkville, Toronto
June 18, 2020 To June 28, 2020
Free and ticketed events
2020 lineup includes Motown legend, Smokey Robinson, and enduring musical figure, David Crosby, alongside Gregory Porter, The Roots, Trombone Shorty, jazz heavyweights John Scofield and Dave Holland, UK ... »
Tottenham Conservation Area, Tottenham
June 19, 2020 To June 21, 2020
$10 - $130
The Tottenham Bluegrass Festival is three days of Bluegrass Music being held June 19 to 21, 2020 in the natural amphitheater of the Tottenham Conservation Area, by the waters of ... »
Confederation Park, Laurier Ave W & Elgin St, Ottawa
June 19, 2020 To July 1, 2020
613-241-2633
$20-$100
In the heart of the nation’s capital from June 19 – July 1, 2019 the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary with the jazz world’s most renowned ... »
Pickering Village, Old Kingston Road, Ajax
June 19, 2020 To June 21, 2020
4169047010
FREE
Join us for Father’s Day weekend at this year’s Pickering Village Jam Fest. Pickering Village’s favourite FREE ADMISSION music festival, June 19 – 21, will fill the ... »
Mooney's Bay Park, Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 25, 2020 To June 28, 2020
Free
Established in 1994, The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is North America’s largest dragon boat festival. The Festival, currently boasts 200 teams in competitive, corporate and community ... »
Del Crary Park, George Street North, Peterborough
June 27, 2020 To August 22, 2020
Free
Enjoy 15+ free concerts spread across 8-weeks featuring internationally renowned artists on the shores of picturesque Little Lake. 2019 lineup includes City and Colour,The Reklaws,Said The Whale, ... »
Tudhope Park, 500 Atherley Road, Orillia
July 3, 2020 To July 5, 2020
$30.00 & up
John Prine, Mandolin Orange, Mavis Staples with Alysha Brilla, Andrew Queen and The Campfire Crew, Dala, David Francey, Celeigh Cardinal, Diyet & The Love Soldiers, Dwayne Gretzky, Hussy ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
July 4, 2020 To July 17, 2020
Free to $70
Music and Beyond is a classical music and multi-disciplinary arts festival that presented its first festival in July, 2010. Music and Beyond presents classical music in all formations ... »
LeBreton Flats Park, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
July 9, 2020 To July 19, 2020
$105 & up
Rage Against the Machine, Jack Johnson, Blink-182, Alanis Morissette, Daniel Caesar, the National, Saints and Sinners Tour withBig Wreck, Headstones, Moist and the Tea Party, Marshmello, Vance ... »
Bell Park, Paris St, Sudbury
July 9, 2020 To July 12, 2020
$33.08 & up
Northern Lights Festival Boréal 2020 to feature indie rock supergroup The New Pornographers, American folk legend Judy Collins, Gurf Morlix Music, Lloyd Spiegel Music, Moskitto BAR & Carden ... »
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London
July 9, 2020 To July 12, 2020
FREE
26th annual FREE admission festival featuring over 35 national and international groups highlighting the best in world music and jazz on 5 stages, complimented by a 250 food and craft ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
July 9, 2020 To August 1, 2020
647-430-5699 ext.117
Free & Ticketed Events
An international classical music festival and academy now entering its 12th season, Toronto Summer Music (TSM) brings world-renowned performing artists to Toronto for an unparalleled combination of ... »
St. John's Anglican Church & Elora Centre for the Arts, Elora
July 10, 2020 To July 26, 2020
519-846-0331
$10-$75/up
Highlights include soprano Measha Brueggergosman, Canadian Brass, The Gesualdo Six, singer-songwriter Royal Wood, Canadian jazz singer and pianist Laila Biali, Scrap Arts Music, and Autorickshaw. A full ... »
Riverfront Festival Plaza, 300 Riverside Dr E, Windsor
July 10, 2020 To July 19, 2020
5195649466
$40 & up
Lineup: The Trews, Billy Raffoul Ft Jody Raffoul And Peter Raffoul, The Standstills, Red Wanting Blue, Saints And Sinners Tour, Tlc Jenny From Ace Of Base, Cash ... »
St. Joseph Island, Richards Landing
July 11, 2020
$20 – $60
Held on beautiful St. Joseph Island the Go North Music Festival features a variety of musical acts: folk, roots, bluegrass, rock, pop. This full day Music Festival ... »
Harris park, London
July 15, 2020 To July 18, 2020
$79.50 to $162.00 +charges
2020 Lineup: Jack Johnson | Vance Joy | Andy Shauf | Blink 182 | Simple Plan | Grandson | TLC | Nelly | Arrested Development | Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base | 112 | 2 Live Crew | Dallas Smith | Billy Currington | ... »
Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, 240 Line 8 South, Oro-Medonte
July 18, 2020
$144.99 & up
Big Sky Music Festival returns featuring Grammy award winners Dwight Yoakam and LeAnn Rimes alongside country favourites Ronnie Milsap, Joe Diffie + more on Saturday, July 18th, 2020. Located ... »
Various Venues, Stratford
July 20, 2020 To August 23, 2020
5192712101
Free-$60
A World of Music for Everyone. Stratford Summer Music, an annual multi-week music festival that presents 100 events featuring 350+ artists, is set in indoor and outdoor venues throughout ... »
Fishers' Paradise, Ontario 539, Field
July 22, 2020 To July 26, 2020
Weekend: $145.00 – $210.00
River & Sky is a 4-day music festival that combines amazing music with a real camping experience. It is like music therapy combined with forest-bathing and spa ... »
Kemptville College, 830 Prescott Street, Kemptville
July 23, 2020 To July 26, 2020
$60.00 - $260.00
4 days of award winning LIVE music outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful Kemptville Campus just a 30 minute ride from downtown Ottawa. The Kemptville Live Music Festival ... »
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph
July 24, 2020 To July 26, 2020
Weekend: $119 & UP
Steve Earle & the Dukes, Alan Doyle, Bruce Cockburn, Dwayne Gretzky, Foxwarren, Fast Romantics and Snotty Nose Rez Kids and many more! »
Frontier Ghost Town Campground, 503186 Grey County Road 12, West Grey
July 24, 2020 To July 25, 2020
$90 to $150
Crystal Lake is an annual weekend-long gathering featuring Canadian and International artists representing a wide range of genres. Located on the grounds of Frontier Ghost town in ... »
Various Venues, Tillsonburg
July 25, 2020 To July 26, 2020
$20.00 - $30.00
Forge Fest is a multi venue wristbanded event happening downtown Tillsonburg Saturday July 25th 2020. Featuring over 60+ bands & comedians Proceeds from 2020’s Forge Fest will be donated ... »
Glencolton Farms, 393889 Concession 2 RR1, Durham
July 30, 2020 To August 2, 2020
5193697183
$10 – $225
The critically acclaimed Symphony in the Barn Festival at Glencolton Farms, Canada's leading biodynamic farm, brings together music, performance installations, and the tastes and sounds of idyllic ... »
202 Scotch Mountain Road, Meaford
July 31, 2020 To August 2, 2020
Weekend: $85 & up
Electric Eclectics is a festival of experimental music and sound art every Civic Holiday Weekend. Enjoy three days of camping, music, art installations, DJs, and film. HOW ... »
Various Venues, Gravenhurst
July 31, 2020 To August 2, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
Sawdust City Music Festival is becoming MUSKOKA MUSIC FESTIVAL! More Information TBA. »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto
August 1, 2020 To August 2, 2020
$159.50 & up
The eighth annual Veld Music Festival is presented by INK Entertainment, Canada’s leading lifestyle and entertainment company. Spanning across two days with over 30 internationally acclaimed Dance ... »
Grace Hartman Amphitheatre, 900 Paris Street, Greater Sudbury
August 5, 2020 To August 9, 2020
(705)673-7770
Weekend: $70 & up
Since its inception in 2009, Jazz Sudbury Festival has become one of the premier musical events in the North. Named Best New Festival in 2012 and one of the ... »
Burl's Creek Event Grounds, 8 Line South, Oro-Medonte
August 6, 2020 To August 9, 2020
$49.99 & up
Boots & Hearts Music Festival is Canada’s largest country music festival, held annually in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds. #Boots2020 Headliners: Kick-off Party ... »
Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne
August 6, 2020 To August 9, 2020
519-925-3037
$10-$75
The Heritage Music Festival, featuring the 68th Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship, will take place August 6-9, 2020 in Shelburne, Ontario. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of ... »
Various Venues, Kitchener
August 6, 2020 To August 9, 2020
519-571-2555
Free & Ticketed
Experience the TD Kitchener Blues Festival in Downtown Kitchener. It offers over 80 international and Canadian artists on 6 stages with after shows in clubs and restaurants. »
Ear Falls, ON
August 7, 2020 To August 9, 2020
$20 - $85
Join for Trout Forest Music Festival held at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park. With fantastic lineup, camping on the shores of the English River, part of the ... »
10 County Road 48, Havelock
August 13, 2020 To August 16, 2020
(800) 539-3353
$130 & up
The Hunter Brothers, Cory Marks, Kira Isabella, The Grand Tour, The Good Brothers, Kelly Prescott, The Family Brown's Own Tracey Brown & Randy Prescott & Son, The Western Swing ... »
Main Street Unionville, Markham
August 14, 2020 To August 16, 2020
9054715299
Free access
The TD Markham Jazz Festival is an exciting and vibrant five-day event featuring well known professional jazz musicians performing on three stages on beautiful Main Street Unionville, ... »
East Shore Campground, Pelee Island, Pelee
August 14, 2020 To August 15, 2020
Weekend Pass: $60 & up
The Island Unplugged is two day family friendly music and arts festival featuring local, regional and nationally know performers. Canada’s most southern festival is located on ... »
LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
August 19, 2020 To August 22, 2020
TBA
If you enjoy the music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, then you will love the Nostalgia Music Festival experience. The event features eleven professional tribute bands, ... »
Bissell Park, 127 E Mill St, Elora
August 21, 2020 To August 23, 2020
Weekend Pass: $181.05
Get ready for a full weekend of music, arts, food and culture! Riverfest Elora 2020. Riverfest Elora returns this year for festival number 12. Get ready for three days ... »
Kelso Beach Park, 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound
August 21, 2020 To August 23, 2020
$40 & up
Three days of Music, one of a kind Artisans, Food Village, a licensed Wine Bar and Beer Tent, Kid’s area and parade. Organised by The Georgian ... »
Graceland Festival Grounds, 557 Walter Street, Lucknow
August 27, 2020 To August 29, 2020
on-line messaging only
Weekend: $140 - $195
Lineup: Featuring: Brantley Gilbert, The Sheepdogs, Eli Young Band, Lindsay Ell, Hunter Brothers, MacKenzie Porter, 54-54, Nice Horse, Epic Eagles, Mudmen, Ambush, Practically Hip, and many more! »
Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Rd East, Mississauga
September 11, 2020 To September 13, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
The annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival, in its 21st year, is a 3 day outdoor music festival held in Port Credit. Port Credit’s ... »
Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa
September 17, 2020 To September 20, 2020
Free and ticketed events.
Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a four-day celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages. Aberdeen Pavilion offers ... »
Midlothian Castle, 981 Midlothian Road, Burk's Falls
September 18, 2020 To September 20, 2020
$215.00 to $296.00
Harvest festival is the annual autumn Festival dedicated to electronic music, self-expression, community. This year there will be an extra day (Monday) in the name of creating ... »
Sandbanks Provincial Park, County Road 12, Picton
September 19, 2020
TBA
Join for family-friendly music event held in the heart of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Features headliner Grapes of Wrath plus 5 other artists, local food trucks, local drinks, Art ... »
Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
Guelph MusicFest
4 consecutive Fridays with performances by the ROLSTON STRING QUARTET, violinist DAVID GILLHAM, FESTIVAL TRIO, and pianist CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN ! This fantastic festival is not one to be missed if you’re in the Guelph area and are a fan of classical music! Details
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph
Field Trip Music & Arts Festival
The Field Music and Arts Festival in Fort York is a musical (and historical) experience not to be missed this summer. Taking place at Fort York National Historic Site, Field Trip brings together some of Canada’s best up-and-coming musical talent for two days of a mixture of great music from across the spectrum, as well as some comedy. Details
CANCELLED FOR 2019
Ever After Music Festival
If you like electronic dance, then you’ll the Ever After Music Festival. Included in all the ticket packages is a pass to Bingemans Water Park, where you can cool off and enjoy yourself once the day’s musical fun is over. There is also Ever After Midway, which features amusement rides and other fun games. These extra additions to Ever After Fest really make it a weekend to remember. Details
Bingemans Camping Resort
425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener
North By Northeast
North By Northeast, or NXNE is another of Ontario’s most sought after music festivals. A musical cousin of America’s “South by Southwest” film festival, held in Texas each year, North by Northeast puts a decidedly Canadian spin on the nomenclature, featuring many Canadian up-and-comers. It’s the place where many internationally-renowned bands have made their start! NXNE is a fantastic nine days in Toronto filled with memory-making music. Details.
Various Venues, Toronto
Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival
Burlington, Ontario will ring with the sound of music in the middle of June this year! The Sound of Music Festival features a wide array of music and artists, from up-and-coming talents to past favourites and contemporary musicians from a variety of genres and styles. Details
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Tottenham Bluegrass Festival
This historic festival that began in 1983 is in it’s 35th year and still going strong. Despite being a small community, Tottenham welcomes hundreds more people for their Bluegrass Music Festival. If you’re into bluegrass and like a small-community vibe, then look no further than the Tottenham Bluegrass Festival. Details.
Tottenham Conservation Area, Tottenham
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Love jazz music? Visit Toronto’s largest jazz festival of the summer and what is known as one of Canada’s premier jazz festivals. The festival welcomes both Canadian and international jazz musicians and seeks to promote jazz throughout the country through their work as a registered charity. Details
Various Venues, Downtown Toronto
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival is nearly 40 years old! It was founded in 1980 by local musicians Bob Misener and Tony Page. The festival was quick to grow and to draw international attention — and remains very high on the list of must-headline of any aspiring jazz artist today.Welcoming hundreds of thousands of people over the course of ten days, the Ottawa International Jazz Festival is not one to be missed. Details
Multiple locations throughout central Ottawa
Digital Dreams Music Festival
If you’re fan of techno music, Digital Dreams Festival, put on by Bud Light every year at Echo Beach is the music festival of your summer! Beats so loud that you can’t hear yourself think, but a good time is sure to be had. With some of the best names in techno on show, such as Armin Van Buuren, Galantis, Kaskade, Andrew Bayer and special guest Richie Hawtin, Digital Dreams is a party festival with music added. Details.
RBC Echo Beach, Toronto
Escapade Music Festival
Another electric techno festival to check out (on the same day as Digital Dreams) is the Escapade Music Festival. You must be 16 or over to enter the festival, but if you do go, two days of electrifying musical fun await! Details.
103 York Street, Ottawa.
Trackside Music Festival
Cancelled for 2019.
Ottawa Bluesfest
Kick July off with the Ottawa Bluesfest, one of the country’s biggest blues music festivals. Running for ten days right in the middle of the summer, outside of Canada Day, it’s Ottawa’s biggest party of the year!Details.
LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa
TD Sunfest World Music and Jazz Festival
TD SUNFEST is a FREE one‐stop travel portal ready to transport patrons to first class destinations around the globe, thanks to more than 30 of the world’s most iconic performers and over 275 evocative food, craft and visual art exhibitors, the festival will continue to offer one of summer’s most immersive cultural experiences. Details
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London
Mariposa Music Festival
Mariposa is Ontario’s premier folk festival of the summer, put on with the full support of the Mariposa Folk Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining folk music throughout Canada. Details
Tudhope Park, Orillia
Northern Lights Festival
The Northern Lights Festival is Canada’s longest continually-running outdoor music festival, having opened in Bell Park in 1972. The festival brings together a variety of artists from across Canada for three days of fantastic folk-style music. Details
Bell Park, Greater Sudbury
Beaches International Jazz Festival
The annual Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more.
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Queen St. E. and Woodbine Park, Toronto
Rock The Park
Harris Park, London
Toronto Summer Music Festival
Toronto Summer Music Festival brings outstanding classical music experiences to the city in the summer with a program featuring renowned Canadian and international artists in 20+ mainstage concerts, plus masterclasses, free outreach concerts, lectures, and workshops.Details
Various Venues, Downtown Toronto
Hillside Summer Festival
Hillside Festival is a unique experience, quite apart from the more traditional music festivals that we’ve listed, it is an eco-friendly festival, featuring great live music, traditional Indigenous drum artists as well as children’s entertainment and environmental learning. 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. Details
Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Lighthouse Blues Festival
This boutique blues festival has presented outstanding artists like Victor Wainwright, Shemekia Copeland, Joe Louis Walker, Ghost Town Blues Band, Brandon Santini, Steve Strongman, Jack deKeyzer, Jeff Jensen, Cheryl Lescom, Layla Zoe, Dawn Tyler Watson, Angel Forrest, Bryan Lee and many, many more!
Recognized as Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario by tourism industry for the last five years and the known as the “Best Little Blues Festival” around! Top touring international blues artists in an intimate outdoor setting. Now, celebrating its 10th year the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Festival is expanded to have once again its Main Stage overlooking the beautiful Kincardine Harbour and Lighthouse both evenings and the free Street Festival experience on Saturday afternoon with four additional performances stages, Music Workshop Tent, vintage British Sports Car display, a street market and an Art Zone with family oriented activities! Over 30 artists. And a Sunday Morning Gospel Revival! All taking place in beautiful Lakeside Downtown Kincardine.
Kincardine
Go North Music Festival
This full day Music Festival offers an afternoon and evening featuring a range of new music, local artisans, local craft beer, delicious food vendors, overnight camping in a relaxed outdoor venue unlike anything else in the area.Details
St. Joseph Township Centennial Grounds, 1511 Richards Street, Richards Landing
Home County Folk Festival
When Victoria Park welcomes the Home County Music & Art Festival in late July, it will celebrate it’s 45th year of operation — making it London’s longest-running music festival. The festival brings in both local and national talent for two days of folk-centric music. Along with its fantastic and diverse musical lineup, Home County hosts over 120 juried craft vendors selling high-calibre, original works. Vendors are provided a unique avenue to grow and support their business, while festival attendees are provided with an opportunity to enjoy incredible art, connect directly with the artist/crafter, support independent businesses, and acquire one-of-a-kind items. Details
Victoria Park, London
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
UpTown Waterloo
Festival of the Sound
Located on Parry Sound, the appropriately-named Festival of the Sound is all about classical music! Featuring artists from across the country and around the world. It even takes place aboard a cruise ship on Canada Day! Whether your fancy is string instruments or vocals, the Festival of the Sound has it all to offer. Details
1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound
WTFest
WTFest is Brantford’s premier rock festival of the summer! Details
Lions Park, Brantford
VELD Music Festival
Techno music returns to Toronto in early August at the VELD Music Festival. The festival is in its seventh year and is a surety for any fan of techno who perhaps couldn’t make the earlier festivals of the summer. Details
Downsview Park, Toronto
Festival of Friends
Hamilton’s outdoor music, art, and crafts festival. Details
Gage Park, Hamilton
Boots & Hearts Country Music Festival
Canada’s largest annual country music festival comes to Oro-Medonte once again and brings with it three days of amazing country music and lots of fun! If you like to sing, dance and have a good time — and love country music, then you’re one summer festival should definitely be Boots & Hearts. Details
Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Oro-Medonte, L0L 2X0
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
Do you have Irish or Scottish blood in your veins and want to go back to your roots? Well, now you can! Reestablish a connection with your celtic ancestry at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. Goderich Celtic Roots Festival is not just any old Celtic music festival, it’s also home to an educational centre for kids and offers a “Celtic College” for those wishing to learn more about traditional Irish and Scottish music and instrumentation. Details
Various Venues, Goderich
Wolfe Island Music Festival
Intimate island festival featuring some of the biggest names in Canadian indie music. Details.
Wolfe Island – Kingston.
Havelock Country Jamboree
Like country music? You’ll love the Havelock Country Jamboree! This year will be a special for every fan of country music far and wide, as the Havelock Country Jamboree welcomes artists like Toby Keith, Shania Twain, Doc Walker, Dean Brody and Mustang Sally, and many, many more. Running for three days in the middle of August, the Havelock Country Jamboree is one of the Ontario’s best country music festivals of the summer. Details
10 County Rd, 48 K0L 1Z0, Havelock
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival
A final summer folk bash awaits you at Kelso Beach Park. For those who love folk music and want to end the summer on a high, the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival in Owen Sound is not to be missed. Welcoming talented folk artists from across the continent — the likes of Mama’s Broke, Suzie Vinnick, Stephen Fearing, Sarah Harmer, Rose Cousins and many, many more, the Summerfolk Music Festival is one end-of-summer folk fest not to be missed. Details
Kelso Beach Park, 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sounde
Riverfest Elora
Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, community and of course, music! Details
Bissel Park – 127 East Mill St, Elora
TD Markham Jazz Festival
Along Main Street Unionville (Markham)
Jazz Sudbury Festival
Jazz Sudbury Festival is Northern Ontario’s premier destination for live jazz, curating a fine blend of established, acclaimed artists nationally and internationally, and mixing them with a strong range of local emerging artists who are sure to please an audience. The event inspires appreciation for the colourful and diverse art form of live music by presenting the industry’s best in jazz, world, and blues music. The festival features main-stage headliner performances, the Jazzwalk, a series of intimate performances providing local and established artists with the opportunity to collaborate, Jazz in the Park, an accessible free concert dedicated to families, Jazz on the Beach (main beach, Bell Park), the Jazz Café Masterclass, and Jazz Afterhours. Details
Grace Hartman Amphitheatre 900 Paris Street Sudbury
No matter what sort of music you’re looking for this summer in Ontario, there are plenty of festivals to choose from — go forth and enjoy yourself!