Country Music Festivals: Canada
Country Music Festivals are not just limited to the USA. Across Canada and Mexico, you can find several events to see not only US Artists, but many of the talented artists that hail from that country If you know of any North American Festivals that we may have missed, please email us at: countrystarphotos@gmail.com
The following Festivals occur in Canada:
Cancelled Festivals:
- Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta, Canada
- Country Thunder Alberta in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Sun Fest in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
- Dauphin's Countryfest in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
- YQM Country Fest in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
- Country on the Bay in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Boots and Hearts in Grounds Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Cavendish Beach Music Festival in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Lasso Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Country Thunder Saskatchewan in Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada
Cancelled Festivals:
- Big Sky Music Festival last held in 2019 in Grounds Barrie, Ontario
- Havelock Country Jamboree last held in 2019 in Havelock, Ontario
- Rockin' River Music Fest last held in 2022 in Merritt, British Columbia
- Country Rocks the Hub last held in 2022 in North River, Nova Scotia
Alberta
Calgary Stampede
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1410 Olympic Way SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 2W1 (800) 661-1767 |
July 7 - July 16, 2023 (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Each year, more than one million guests from around the world come to Calgary to experience the heart-pounding action of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, featuring bull riding, barrel racing and more. The GMC Rangeland Derby is a Stampede original, with 36 teams of horses and drivers racing to the finish line each night. The excitement is capped off nightly with the Bell Grandstand Show and a fireworks finale that lights up the sky for all 10 nights. The Calgary Stampede is also one of Canada’s largest music festivals, with five stages and 300 performers, including a slate of international music headliners. World-class agricultural events and adrenaline-pumping Midway rides will entertain guests of all ages. Experience First Nations culture and traditions at Elbow River Camp in Calgary Stampede’s beautiful ENMAX Park. ARTISTS Multiple Stages bring something for everyone to enjoy Coca-Cola Stage: Lineup Nashville North Stage: Lineup Big Four Roadhouse: Lineup Stampede Saddldome shows: July 7: Pitbull July 8: Alabama Each of the Stampede Saddledome show tickets are sold separately; BUY NOW |
Big Valley Jamboree
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4250 Exhibition Drive
Camrose, Alberta, Canada T4V 4Z8 (888) 404-1234 |
August 3 - August 6, 2023 (Camrose, Alberta, Canada)
Every August Long Weekend, Big Valley Jamboree is Canada's Premiere Country Music Festival. 5 Time CCMA Award Winner - Country Music Event of the Year Big Valley Jamboree hits Camrose with one of the greatest lineups in country music. With nearly 100 artists taking to multiple stages, ranging from renowned country legends to talented up-and-comers, it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Take in a day of tunes or camp out for the whole event. ARTISTS (Main Stage)
Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Dallas Smith, High Valley, Chase Rice, Ashley McBryde, Lonestar, Bailey Zimmerman, Joe Nichols, Parmalee, Ashland Craft, Williams and Ree, Chase Matthew, Shane Profitt, Hailey Whitters, MacKenzie Carpenter For information on Coors Original Saloon see SCHEDULE TICKETS (Prices subject to change:. Does not include taxes and fees) 3-Day General Admission: from $330 3-Day Standing Pit: SOLD OUT Reserved Seating from : from $450 BUY TICKETS |
Country Thunder Alberta
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223 Castleridge Blvd NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3J 1P6 (866) 388-0007 |
August 18 - August 20, 2023 (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
For over 23 years, Country Thunder Music Festivals has brought fans the best artists Country Music has to offer Country Thunder performers have included huge country artists such as Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen only to name a few. Country Thunder's lineup will keep on dazzling spectators and exceeding expectations, so grab a cowboy hat, a RV or tent if you want to camp, and come and enjoy the world's premier country acts with the camaraderie of over 100,000 fans! ARTISTS
Headliners: Jon Pardi, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban Also Appearing: Midland, Kip Moore, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Jo Dee Messina, Hailey Whitters, Nate Smith, Bailey Zimmerman, Chase Matthew, Shane Profit, MacKenzie Carpenter LINEUP TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) Platinum: $660 Reserved: SOLD OUT General Admission: $300 BUY TICKETS |
British Columbia
Sun Fest
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8811-2 Youbou Rd
Lake Cowichan British Columbia Canada V0R 2G1 |
August 3 - August 6, 2023 (Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada)
ARTISTS Thursday, August 3: Jade Eagleson, Kenny Hess, Bobby Wills and more TBA Friday, August 4: Lainey Wilson, Kameron Marlowe, Willie Jones, Mark Ledlin and more TBA Saturday, August 5: Billy Currington, Lonestar, Jess Moskaluke, Cory Marks and more TBA Sunday, August 6: Blake Shelton, High Valley, Lindsay Ell and more TBA
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Manitoba
Dauphin's Countryfest
28 - 2nd Avenue NE
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada R7N 0Z4 (800) 361-7300 |
June 29 - July 2, 2023 (Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada)
Incorporated in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization, Dauphin's Countryfest has experienced tremendous growth and success in its lifetime, currently having an economic impact of $10 million to the region. Today, a 12 member volunteer board of Directors, three permanent staff and a contracted promoter/producer plan and deliver the four day camping festival which occurs annually on the July long weekend. With 14,000 attendees per day and over 4,000 campsites, this festival has surpassed all expectations. Community groups and service clubs earn over $150,000 annually, and provide over 2,000 volunteers who do everything from collecting garbage to serving beverages and attending the gates at the festival. Once the festival site debt was retired, Countryfest invested a further $3 million in site improvements, ranging from seating to campgrounds to stages. In addition, the festival has provided grants of over $1 million to community projects, helping to build a pool, an arena, a movie theatre and providing generous support to Dauphin's Community Foundation through the Neil Peterson Countryfest Post Secondary Scholarship in Music Education. Today, Dauphin's Countryfest maintains its status as Canada's longest running country music festival. This not-for-profit music festival is different than any other..... It was built by the community for the community. The success of the festival belongs to all of the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy, year after year, to putting on this first class event. ARTISTS Main Stage: Friday, June 30: Walker Hayers, Tim HIcks, Robyn Ottolini, Tim and the Glory Boys, Jake Vaadeland, Nelson Little Saturday, July 1: Dierks Bentley, Tenille Townes, James Barker Band, Sacha, Romi Mayes, Tyler Del Pino Sunday, July 2: John Fogerty, Eddie Montgomery, Blue Rodeo, Charlie Major, George Canyon, Jason McCoy, Shanley Spence, Nikki Komaksiutiksak View LINEUP to see other stages. TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) Weekend Admission: CA $292.95 Seating: THESE ARE NOT ADMISSION TICKETS AND DO NOT PERMIT ACCESS INTO THE FESTIVAL. Valid admission tickets must be purchased in addition to these seats. CA $78.75 VIP: CA $472.50 - CA $691.95 BUY TICKETS |
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New Brunswick
YQM Country Festival
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Site MusiquArt Site
475 Rue Notre Dame Dieppe, NB E1A 4Y3 Canada |
August 24 - August 26, 2023 (Dieppe, New Brunswic, Canada)
Experience some of the biggest names in Country music right here in New-Brunswick. YQM Country Fest is proud to present this inaugural event that will offer a first-class musical experience in the heart of the city. With easy access to several accommodations, transportation and amenities, we’ll make you feel right at home. ARTISTS Thursday, August 24: Morgan Wallen, Ernest, Brett Kissel, Lauren Watkins Friday, August 25: Keith Urban, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Eli Young Band, MacKenzie Porter Saturday, August 26: Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Gabby Barrett, The Washboard Union, Nate Smith TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: from $399 VIP: From $799 Executive VIP: from $9,999 (includes 8 admission tickets) BUY TICKETS |
Ontario
Country on the Bay
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1350 King Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7K 1L7 (800) 361-7300 |
July 21 - July 23, 2023 (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)
Despite two postponements, Country On The Bay was finally able to host its inaugural music festival this past summer July 22-24th 2022. One of the organizations able to share in the success of the 2022 festival is the Rotary Clubs of Thunder Bay, who were able to raise over $60,000.00 towards their many charitable organizations and humanitarian projects. ARTISTS (subject to change) Brothers Osborne, Walker Hayes, Dean Brody, Tenille Townes, James Barker Band, Tim Hicks, Robyn Ottolinni, Tim and the Glory Boys, Doc Walker, Aaron Goodvin,Cory Marks, Tyler del Pino, Tim Albertson, Paige Rutledge, Scott Skirving, Sierra Jessi, Chris Krienke and Strawdog, DJ Johnny Rivex TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) 3-Day General Admission: CA $264.42 VIP: SOLD OUT BUY TICKETS |
Boots and Hearts
Burl's Creek Event Center
191 Line 7 S Ora-Medonte, Ontario, Canada L0L 2E0 |
August 10 - August 13, 2023 (Ora-Medonte, Ontario, Ontario, Canada)
Located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. Just 15 minutes north of Barrie. Nestled behind groves of mature maples, the vast meadows will surround our event and show off our beautiful Canadian landscape. Boots and Hearts is the largest country music festival of its kind ever to be hosted on Canadian soil. It is a four-day celebration of country music where music lovers of all genres can escape from the rigors of daily life, band together with thousands of other country music fans and experience a once-in-a-lifetime event that they will never forget. We live out our motto. Work Hard. Play Harder. From Payment Plans, to Kids 12 & Under Free admittance, we do our best to make Boots and Hearts as accessible as possible to our fans. We hope that you’ll join us this year to experience what Boots and Hearts is all about
TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: CA $412.17 VIP: CA $785.31 Single Day tickets, parking and camping options also avaialble. BUY TICKETS |
Prince Edward Island
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
8779 Route 6
Cavendish, PEI, Canada C0A 1M0 |
July 6 - July 8, 2023 (Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada)
What was once a cow pasture in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, is now the home of the largest multi-day outdoor music festival in Atlantic Canada – the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. More than 70,000 visitors annually flock to the festival for the biggest names in country music, camping, dining, the warmest waters north of the Carolina’s and to create memories that last a lifetime. Country festivals in Canada are becoming more and more popular- some come on down to the East Coast and join the fun! Recently, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival was nominated for Festival of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association. The American Bus Association has named Cavendish Beach Music Festival to its Top 100 Events in North America and the West Jet Fun N’ Festivals Series deemed the festival Top 10 Best Festival in Canada. The festival has also been nominated as Event of the Year by the East Coast Music Association and the Canadian Country Music Association. ARTISTS (Main Stage) Thursday, July 6: Kane Brown, Jimmie Allen, Ashley Cooke, Jade Eagleson, Madeline Merlo, Carolina East Friday, July 7: Jake Owen, Mitchell Tenpenny, The Reklaws, Megan Moroney, Tyler Braden, Ali Walker Saturday, July 8: Chris Stapleton, Tenille Townes, Chayce Beckham, Ashland Craft, CJ Solar, Kalsey Kulyk Other Stages TICKETS ONLY General Admission remain; BUY TICKETS |
Quebec
Lasso Montreal
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Parc Jean-Drapeau
Montréal, QC H3C 4G8, Canada |
August 18 - August 19, 2023 (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
LASSO Montréal is a modern country music festival in one of the world’s greatest festival cities. Situated on Montreal’s beautiful Île Sainte-Hélène, North America’s premiere urban country music festival is the ultimate celebration of a musical genre that reaches beyond geographical borders and across generations. LASSO Montréal promises an unparalleled experience for fans of country’s new vanguard as well as established favourites by honouring tradition while at the same time embracing the newest trends! Over the course of two days, some of the most exciting acts in country music will take over the various stages at Espace 67 of Parc Jean-Drapeau on a scenic island in the middle of St Lawrence River, within minutes of downtown Montreal. The inaugural lineup LASSO Montréal is produced by evenko. ARTISTS Friday, August 18: Kane Brown, Jake Owen, Kameron Marlowe, Gabby Barrett, Priscilla Block, Charley Crockett, Francis Degrandpré, Jade Eagleson, Lauren Watkins, Les Hay Babies, Madeline Edwards, Tyler Joe Miller Saturday, August 19: Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, Dean Brody, Elle King, Lindsay Ell, Lydia Sutherland, Morgan Wade, Seaforth, Tyler Rich, Warren Zeiders TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: from CA $230 Gold Ticket: from CA $410 Sky Saloon: from CA $600 BUY TICKETS |
Saskatchewan
Country Thunder Saskatchewan
SK-20
Craven, SK, Canada S0G 0W0 (866) 388-0007 |
July 13 - July 16, 2023 (Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada)
For over 23 years, Country Thunder Music Festivals has brought fans the best artists Country Music has to offer Country Thunder performers have included huge country artists such as Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen only to name a few. Country Thunder's lineup will keep on dazzling spectators and exceeding expectations, so grab a cowboy hat, a RV or tent if you want to camp, and come and enjoy the world's premier country acts with the camaraderie of over 100,000 fans! ARTISTS
Headliners: Jon Pardi, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban Also Appearing: High Valley, Midland, Brett Kissel, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Jess Moskaluke, Bailey Zimmerman, Hailey Whitters, Nate Haller, Chase Matthew, Halle Kearns, Shane Profitt View Lineup TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) Platinum: $600 Reserved: $425 General Admission: $300 Camping, Parking and Add-ons Available. BUY TICKETS |
