Here’s who is headlining Alberta and BC summer music fests

Jeremy Derksen
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Earlier this spring, we tipped off our festival seeking community to some of the big names coming to the big stages at Alberta and BC summer music festivals in 2025. 

With summer now officially here, it's time for an update. More festivals have announced their artist roster and the season is heating up.

If you haven't scored your tix yet, the time is now!


Rockin in the Peaks

June 27-July 1, Sun Peaks, BC

Canada Day kicks off a fun-filled season at Sun Peaks. Check out this feature story on the festivities ahead!


Calgary Stampede

July 4-13, Calgary, AB

You don't have to rodeo to do Stampede... the concerts have been a major draw for years.


Rock the Lake

July 11-13, Kelowna, BC

The Sheepdogs, Sam Roberts, Dear Rouge, Simple Plan... simply go!


Wild Mountain Music Festival 

July 18-20, Hinton, AB

Doc Walker, Bros. Landreth, Bahamas, Boy Golden... the moutains will be full of good vibes.


Salmon Arm Roots & Blues

July 25-27, Salmon Arm, BC

Iconic fest with an epic location and an always solid linueup.

 

Big Valley Jamboree

Jul 31-Aug 3, Big Valley, AB

The biggest boot-stompin' show of the season just got bigger!

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Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

Aug 1-3, Kaslo, BC

Prefer barefoot over boots? Hit the beach with Kishi Bashi, Five Alarm Funk, Ruby Waters and more. 


Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Aug 7-10, Edmonton, AB

Dance on Gallagher hill with Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners... and on!


Wapiti Music Festival

Aug 8-10, Fernie, BC

Serena Ryder, Shad, Alex Cuba, Shred Kelly, just for starters!

 

Five Acre Shaker

Aug 9-10, Port Alberni, BC

It just gets better with new additions to the Five Acre fun!


Barnside Harvest Festival

Sept 12-14, Ladner, BC

Late summer is going to rock wtih Barnside bringing the heat!


Rifflandia

Sept 12-14, Victoria BC

Four days of September epic featuring Public Enemy, Maribou State, Alessia Cara, Descendents and more!


That's just a teaser to the many musical acts that will be rocking Western Canada in the months to come.

More lineups are being released by the day. Who are you most excited to see? Tell us @FestivalSeekers on Facebook and Instagram.

And start planning your summer concert season.

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