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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!
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- Ontario Music Festivals
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Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
Various locations in London
June 6, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Free; Some Events may Require Registration
Forest City London Music Week is the biggest celebration of London and area music and musicians. »
Various Venues, Toronto
June 10, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Varies
North by Northeast (NXNE) Canada’s most important festival of emerging music returns with over 300 of the world’s best new bands in more than 20 of Toronto’... »
Various Venues, Uxbridge
June 11, 2026 To June 13, 2026
$20-$90
Friday's Authors' Stage will feature Canadian award winning fiddle player, Natalie Macmaster, who will sit down with Erica Ehm to speak about her new book I Have ... »
Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, 2145 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
June 12, 2026 To September 19, 2026
$125 & up
Jackson-Triggs, one of Canada’s leading wine producers, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the most extensive Jackson-Triggs Concert Series performances, that continue into mid-September for the ... »
St. Cuthbert’s, HPL, Open Streets, Hamilton
June 17, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Pass: $135
13th Annual Something Else! Festival will feature newer traditions in jazz, improvised, music, world traditions, dance, film, poetry, text. »
Yorkville, Toronto
June 19, 2026 To June 28, 2026
Free and ticketed events
From FREE outdoor performances by local and internationally renowned musicians and select ticketed performances by award-winning artists at some of the city’s top venues, to thought-provoking ... »
Main Street, Markham
June 19, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Free
Markham Village Music Festival will have over 50 artists lined up for some awesome performances, Kidz Zone, a vendor village, a beatbox battle and much more. 5 Stages Of ... »
Confederation Park, Elgin St, Ottawa
June 19, 2026 To June 28, 2026
613-241-2633
Free & Ticketed Events
Join us in Ottawa for an extraordinary experience of thrilling performances and vibrant programming. Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Ottawa in Confederation Park, the Festival ... »
RA Centre Grounds, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 26, 2026 To June 28, 2026
$125.46 & up
Escapade Music Festival releases one of its biggest lineups ever for its 16th anniversary! See DISCO LINES, FISHER, GRIZ, ILLENIUM, KNOCK2, SLANDER, TIËSTO & many more »
Venue TBA, Toronto
June 27, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$75+fees & up
Dive into the electric energy of Toronto this summer at Electric Island's 14th edition, turning the city's parks into the epicenter of electronic music. Spanning eight days ... »
Del Crary Park, George Street North, Peterborough
June 27, 2026 To August 19, 2026
Free
Enjoy 15+ free concerts spread across 8-weeks featuring internationally renowned artists on the shores of picturesque Little Lake. »
901 Harmony Rd. Corbyville
July 2, 2026 To July 4, 2026
$57.52 & up
Thursday: Tianna Woods, The Martin Boys, Steven James Porter Friday: O Green, Nash Stanley, Sean Carson, Naomi Bristow, Mudmen, Gord Bamford, Ambush Saturday: Rob Donaldson, Harry Hannah, ... »
Bluewater Park Bandshell, 400 William Street, Wiarton
July 2, 2026 To August 27, 2026
519-534-1400
Free
Join us for an unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at ... »
Gemmill Park, Almonte
July 3, 2026 To July 5, 2026
Free & ticketed days
Almonte Celtfest is an annual cultural celebration of the Almonte (Mississippi Mills), Ottawa Valley, greater Ottawa region’s heritage through music, song, and dance, and is located ... »
Tudhope Park, 500 Atherley Road, Orillia
July 3, 2026 To July 5, 2026
$154.00 & up
Friday (July 3): Father John Misty, Billy Bragg, Ocie Elliott, Foxwarren, Shred Kelly, Ducks Ltd., Omega Mighty, Deedee Austin Saturday (July 4): Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Taj ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
July 3, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Free
The Beaches International Jazz Festival is near! Between July 3-26, enjoy the month-long music festival held each year in the lakeside Beaches community of Toronto in July. ... »
Bracebridge Fairgrounds, 331 Fraserburg Rd, Bracebridge
July 3, 2026 To July 4, 2026
$17.55 - $92.44
Muskoka’s home-grown Country Music Festival returns. 12 Artists. Line Dancing. Live DJ. 2 Nights. Camping on-site. Benefit event supporting Andy’s House (Hospice Muskoka) Come join us at ... »
Various Locations, Toronto
July 6, 2026 To July 12, 2026
4168203862
$60-$299
World’s Heritage. Canada’s Harmony. Experience a week of a global gathering of harpists, educators, and music lovers celebrating the harp’s timeless beauty and boundless ... »
LeBreton Flats Park 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
July 9, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$52.20 &up
RBC Bluesfest has proudly grown into a national landmark event, earning a mention as “one of the top-ten festivals” in the world by Billboard Magazine. The ongoing ... »
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London
July 9, 2026 To July 12, 2026
FREE
SUNFEST is a FREE one‐stop travel portal ready to transport patrons to first class destinations around the globe, thanks to iconic performers and evocative food, craft ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
July 9, 2026 To August 1, 2026
$30 & up
An international classical music festival and academy now entering its 13th season, Toronto Summer Music (TSM) brings world-renowned performing artists to Toronto for an unparalleled combination of ... »
750 Queen Street, Kincardine
July 9, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free & Ticketed
Crystal Shawanda, Ronnie Douglas Band, Bruce County Allstars, Spencer Mackenzie, Albert Cummings, Davy Knowles, Conor Gains Band,Marcus Trummer, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Bywater Call, Samantha ... »
Bell Park, Paris St, Sudbury
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Weekend Pass: $100 & up
Sudbury, Ontario’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) began in 1972 as a one day event called the ‘Northern Lights Folk Festival’. It has grown and evolved ... »
Various Venues, Elora
July 10, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Free and ticketed
The village of Elora will resound with live music once again, with performances by The Elora Singers, international guest artists, and celebrated Canadian musicians. Our line-up of ... »
Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton
July 10, 2026 To July 11, 2026
Advance Weekend Pass: $111.38
Hamilton's premier craft beer and cider festival returns to Pier 4 Park for an unforgettable weekend! Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers ... »
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Kultrún is a free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world. »
Riverstone Eco Retreat, 2333693 Concession 2 WGR, Durham
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
$70.56 & up
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings • Tim Baker • The Bros. Landreth • Reuben & The Bullhorn Singers • Tom Wilson • Begonia • Georgia Harmer • Amanda Rheaume • Ontarians • Union Duke • Mountain Head • Benjamin Dakota ... »
Orono Fairgrounds, 2 Princess St, Orono
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
4168476771
$69.95 to $349.95
ROCKSTALGIA is a multi-day rock music festival celebrating the songs that raised us — from ’70s classic rock to ’80s anthems and ’90s alternative — brought to life by ... »
Harris Park, London
July 15, 2026 To July 18, 2026
$89 & up +fees & taxes
The Lumineers | Dylan Gossett | Michael Marcagi | Valley Jordan Davis | Tucker Wetmore | Braxton Keith | Lanie Gardner Nelly | Shaggy | Fat Joe | Afroman | OMI Three Days Grace | I Prevail | The ... »
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Weekend: $159 & UP
Hillside Festival brings together acclaimed and groundbreaking artists for the ultimate musical celebration! »
Gull Lake Park, 405 Brock Street, Gravenhurst
July 17, 2026 To July 18, 2026
$99 & up
The Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival is returning for the fifth year. This year’s lineup includes The Tea Party and Paul Langlois of The Tragically ... »
Stewart Park, Perth
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
The Stewart Park Festival is a great celebration of community. It offers a fantastic weekend of music, great food and amazing vendors, right in the heart of ... »
Waterloo City Centre parking lot, across from Willis Way
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
The Sun Life Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival is an annual 3 day FREE music festival held in Waterloo Ontario, encouraging all genres of jazz. »
Fishers' Paradise, Ontario 539, Field
July 22, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$55.04 & up
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 ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
July 23, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Varies
From timeless classics to fearless new sounds, watch as world-renowned artists, rising stars, and trailblazing Canadian legends come together for a vibrant festival that blends tradition with ... »
South Brant Legion Br £90, 72 King St N, Brant
July 23, 2026 To July 25, 2026
$20 to $30
Enjoy live country music and camping. »
St. Joseph Island, Richards Landing
July 24, 2026 To July 25, 2026
$70 & up
Held on beautiful St. Joseph Island, the Go North Music Festival features a variety of musical acts: folk, roots, bluegrass, rock, pop. Our outdoor festival features a ... »
Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London
July 24, 2026 To July 25, 2026
Admission by Donation
Home County Music & Art Festival celebrates 50 years of music, handcrafted art, and community spirit in Victoria Park! Get ready for a full day of live folk and ... »
Carl Zehr Square at Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener
July 24, 2026 To July 25, 2026
Free
Get ready to travel back in time at Wayback Festival! Join us for a day of music, entertainment and fun. With hits that will take you back ... »
Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S, Hamilton
July 24, 2026 To July 25, 2026
$85 to $400
The inaugural festival features major headliners Brett Kissel and Chase Rice, alongside a strong supporting lineup including Jade Eagleson, Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, and Madeline Merlo. »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$235.58 & up
Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, ARTBAT, Beauz, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Boys Noize, Charlotte de Witte, Crankdat, Dana Vicci, Disco Lines, Effin, Fallon, Fisher, Frank Walker, Galantis, ... »
202 Scotch Mountain Road, Meaford
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$40 to $62.50 +fees and taxes
Quinton Barnes, Aaron Dilloway, Parade, MAGELLA, Friendly Rich & Nihilist Spasm Band, Atonal, New Chance, Matt & Mark Thibideau, Twin Mask, Grief Debt, Jabe Ledoux, Colby Richardson, Garrett Gilbart, ... »
Gage Park, Hamilton
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Free
The Festival of Friends is back for three full days of music, food, arts, crafts, and more! »
Various Venues, Kitchener
August 6, 2026 To August 9, 2026
519-571-2555
Free & Ticketed
With over thirty-five acts to see, Kitchener Blues Festival is one of the largest blues festivals in Canada. See international blues acts and local talent. The outstanding ... »
Burl's Creek Event Grounds, 8 Line South, Oro-Medonte
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$176.19 & up
Boots & Hearts Music Festival is Canada’s largest country music festival, held annually in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds. Lineup: Friday, August 7 – Main ... »
Lions Harbour Park, Goderich
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$24.86 to $50.85
Bourque Émissaires, Brian Taheny, Caroline Keane & Tom Delany with Alison Crossey, Huron Harp School, Jess & Richard Arrowsmith, Kavaz, Kim & Travis Teed, Maggie’s Wake, Matt & Kim Watroba, ... »
Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough
August 13, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Canada’s longest running free-admission folk festival is now in its 37th year! More than 15,000 people come together to enjoy our region’s second largest cultural event. ... »
Ear Falls, ON
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Union Duke, Sara Kae, Two Crows for Comfort, Mike T Kerr Trio, Kitty and the Rooster, The Bros. Landreth, Lynn Miles, Hendrika, Tommy Douglas Keenan »
Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$85 & up
Get ready for 3 days of Iconically Canadian Live Music, Ribfest, BBQ, Burgers and Bevies! The lineup brings together Canadian music mainstays and rising talent. Jim Cuddy and ... »
LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
August 19, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$63 to $78
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, ... »
Various Venues, Brampton
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free & Ticketed
The Annual Musical Extravaganza Is Back! With 3 Days Of Multi-Genre Music, And An Amazing Line-Up Of 50+ Artists, You Don’t Want To Miss This! YOUR MUSIC, YOUR ... »
Main Street Unionville, Markham
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
The 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, in ... »
CNE, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto
August 21, 2026 To September 6, 2026
General Admission
This year’s CNE music line-up is brimming with talent from the likes of international superstars such as Luciano, 98 Degrees, Bishop Briggs, and The Commodores, to multiplatinum ... »
Various Venues, Owen Sound
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$120 to $165
Dan Mangan, Jane Siberry, Julian Taylor, Good Lovelies, Empanadas Ilegales, Union Duke, Medusa Quartet, Burnstick, Joni NehRita, The Arrogant Worms, The Vaudevillian, Divka, Rebekah Hawker, Zale Seck, ... »
29 Pickens Rd, Hastings
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
$50 & up
Crooks Rapids Year 6 returns with two days of country music, food, and fun! »
Ward's Island, Toronto
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Weekend Pass: $65.23 & up
Grab a blanket and some snacks and enjoy a weekend of watching performances by indie artists held on Wards Island. »
Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds, 4635 15th Line, Cookstown
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
(705) 722-3939
$24.99 – $139.99
Gussapolooza Music & Arts Festival is a welcoming, all-ages weekend built for the whole family — and everyone who loves live music and community. Returning to Cookstown, Ontario ... »
Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham
August 22, 2026
$79.99 - 299.99
Featuring The Marley Family - Stephen, Damian, Julian & Ky-Mani Marley, Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal & Many More! Also performing: Marley 3rd Generation with YG Marley, Yohan ... »
Graceland Festival Grounds, 557 Walter Street, Lucknow
August 27, 2026 To August 29, 2026
$75 & up
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields is an exciting music festival tailored for friends and family in small-town, rural Ontario. 100% of proceeds are donated to charity to ... »
Common Ground Farm, 6986 Middle River Road, St. Thomas
August 29, 2026
Middle River Music Fest is an on-farm outdoor, family-friendly music festival. 2024 will feature 5 bands, food vendors, a farm tour, flower maze, and much more. »
Sauble Speedway, 1095 Bruce Road 14 Rd, Hepworth
September 4, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$84.99 & up
Friday (Sept 4): Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, Graham Barham, Haley McNeil, Bradley Hale, Jeff Catto, DJ Johnny Rivex Saturday (Sept 5): Simple Plan, 30H!3, Fefe Dobson, Faber Drive, Stereos, ... »
Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Rd East, Mississauga
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free & Ticketed Areas
The three-day outdoor festival features three stages at Port Credit Memorial Park, presenting over 40 Canadian and International acts, along with performances from over 20 musical acts during its ... »
Midlothian Castle, 981 Midlothian Road, Burk's Falls
September 11, 2026 To September 14, 2026
$363.31 & up
Harvest festival is the annual autumn festival dedicated to electronic music, self-expression, community. The rolling hills, waters, sculptures and forests of Midlothian Castle are once again our ... »
James Street N, Hamilton
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
Hamilton's music and arts festival fusing music with art installations, fashion, performance, literature, theatre, and artisanal craft. Supercrawl’s diverse multi-disciplinary program of sound, performance, visual and ... »
Festival Grounds at RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
September 17, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$99 & up
Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages. Lineup: September 16: Alabama Shakes, ... »
London International Airport, London
September 17, 2026 To September 19, 2026
$109.00 & up
Lineup: Limp Bizkit Cypress Hill The Dirty Nil + many more! »
Fallsview Event Grounds, 6727 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Misty City Music Festival will bring together some of the best artists in country and rock for an unforgettable two-day experience, located in the heart of Niagara ... »
Henley Island Park, 295 Henley Island Dr., St. Catharines
October 2, 2026 To October 3, 2026
905-360-1241
Weekend: $148 & up
Cicada is a two-day music festival hosted on the picturesque Henley Island in St. Catharines, Ontario, where attendees can discover some of Canada’s best artists alongside ... »
Legacy Hall, Deerhurst Resort, 1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville
October 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026
4162527800
$75 &up
Elvis & Co is a 4-day immersive music event that features not only the world’s leading Elvis Tribute Artists, but also the artists that influenced and ... »
Famous Summer Music Festivals in Ontario
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.
June 10 to 14, 2026
Various Venues, Toronto
Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival
Burlington 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
On Hiatus
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
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
June 19 to 28, 2026
Various Venues, Downtown Toronto
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-headlines 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
June 19–28, 2026
Multiple locations throughout central Ottawa
Escapade Music Festival
An electro techno festival to check out is the Escapade Music Festival. You must be 16 or older to enter the festival, but if you do, two days of electrifying musical fun await! Details.
June 26 to 28, 2026
RA Centre Grounds,
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
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.
July 9 to 19, 2026
LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa
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
July 9 to 12, 2026
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
July 3 to 5, 2026
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
July 10 to July 12, 2026
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.
Details
July 3 – 26, 2026
Queen St. E. and Woodbine Park, Toronto
Rock The Park
Harris Park in London, Ontario, is the site of “Rock the Park” – three days of eardrum bursting, adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding rock music await. Details
July 15 to 18, 2026
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
July 9 – August 1, 2026
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. Details
July 17 to 19, 2026
Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Lighthouse Blues Festival
Recognized as Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario by tourism industry for the last seven years and the known as the “Best Little Blues Festival” around! 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!
July 9 to July 12, 2026
750 Queen Street, Kincardine
Go North Music Festival
This two-day Music Festival offers an afternoon and evening featuring a range of new music, local artisans, local craft beer, delicious food vendors, and overnight camping in a relaxed outdoor venue unlike anything else in the area. Details
July 24 to 25, 2026
St. Joseph Township Centennial Grounds, 1511 Richards Street, Richards Landing
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
July 22 – August 8
1 Avenue Rd, Parry Sound
VELD Music Festival
Techno music returns to Toronto in early August at the VELD Music Festival. The festival is in its 15th year and is a surety for any fan of techno who perhaps couldn’t make the earlier festivals of the summer. Details
July 31 to August 2, 2026
Downsview Park, Toronto
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
August 7 to 9, 2026
Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Oro-Medonte
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
August 7-9, 2026
Lions Harbour Park, Goderich
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 Summerfolk Music Festival is one end-of-summer folk fest not to be missed. Details
August 21-23, 2026
Kelso Beach Park, 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound
TD Markham Jazz Festival
August 21, 22 & 23, 2026
Along Main Street Unionville (Markham)
where the hell is the rock music??? also only one venue for country music??
I was taking a look at this list (even though the season’s over basically) and I noticed that the Peterborough Folk Festival isn’t on it! This year’s festival was packed! Bahamas, The Trews, Odario Williams, My Son the Hurricane (among many others) were there. It’s a free festival with two ticketed events leading up to the weekend (August 23-24, 2023). Please add us to your list for next year!! Thank you 🙂