Festivals
2024 Grey Cup Festival Unveils Entertainment Lineup
As excitement builds for the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, the 2024 Grey Cup Festival committee announced six new sponsors, and revealed 19 artists set to perform at both free and ticketed indoor and outdoor events. The highly anticipated festival will take place from November 10-17 in Vancouver, BC, marking the Grey Cup’s return to the West Coast.
“Hard to believe there are just two months to go until Grey Cup! You can feel the excitement building in the city, and today’s announcement only adds to the anticipation. As a music fan, I am particularly looking forward to the great line-up announced today,” said Sxwixwtn, Wilson Williams, a spokesperson for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. “Squamish Nation is honoured to be hosting Grey Cup on our shared traditional territories and I am looking forward to the music, the game, and the fun we will have together.”
“We’re excited to welcome football fans throughout British Columbia and Canada to the 111th Grey Cup right here in B.C.,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “The Grey Cup and 2024 Grey Cup Festival will be an unforgettable week filled with free, family-friendly events that celebrate Canadian football and showcase the incredible community spirit that defines our province. Our government is proud to support the Grey Cup, which will leave a lasting impact for the people of British Columbia and communities.”
Michelle Collens, Director of Tourism & Destination Events for the City of Vancouver, shared her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome the Grey Cup Festival to Vancouver for the 2024 Grey Cup! This event is more than just a celebration of football; it’s a vibrant showcase of Vancouver’s music, arts, culture and diversity. At Sport Hosting Vancouver, we’re excited to bring together fans from across the country to experience the dynamic West Coast spirit of our city.”
The festival’s sponsorship lineup grew with six new partners. World Vision joined as a Silver Partner, while ICBC, Old Dutch, Pacific Blue Cross, SiriusXM, and White Spot joined as Bronze Partners.
“The corporate support we have seen this year for the 2024 Grey Cup Festival has been outstanding,” said Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the event. “This is a top-tier class of brands set to add even more star power to an already standout field. Their investment directly helps us craft an unmatched week herein Vancouver.”
“It’s been a decade since we last hosted Grey Cup in Vancouver, so many people in BC and the Lower Mainland haven’t yet experienced the passion, energy, and charm of a Grey Cup Festival in their city,” said Duane Vienneau, President of the BC Lions and Co-Chair of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival. “The Grey Cup Festival intersects with business, sports, entertainment and culture, allowing Canadians to engage with both the BC Lions and the CFL through a wide variety of activities and experiences. There’s really something for everyone. If you’ve never been to a Grey Cup Festival before, you’re in for a real treat.”
The Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) will host many of the festival’s ticketed events, including the Coors Light Team Party Headquarters (Nov. 14-16), CFL Awards (Nov. 14), Business Summit (Nov. 15), CFLAA Legends Luncheon (Nov. 15), Gala Dinner (Nov. 15), Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast (Nov. 16), Coors Light Saturday Night Concert (Nov. 16), and Indoor Tailgate (Nov. 17). The Lordco Auto Parts Block Party (Nov. 17) will take place outside BC Place on game day.
Tickets for the CFL Awards, which will honor top CFL performers, are $175 plus taxes and fees. Hosted by CFL ON TSN favourites Kate Beirness and Milt Stegall, the event will be broadcast live on CFL+. The Business Summit, themed ‘Uniting Sports and Business for Social Impact,’ will bring together business leaders with tickets available for $199.
One of the festival’s highlights is the Gala Dinner, where fans, players, and dignitaries will gather for a night of entertainment and celebration. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the theme of “Black Tie and Team Pride.” Gala tickets are $375 and sold in tables of 10.
The Sam Roberts Band will headline the Coors Light Saturday Night Concert on November 16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, with The Trews opening the show. Tickets are $75 plus fees.
For game day, country artist Tebey will headline the Indoor Tailgate on November 17, with tickets available for $199, including food, beverages, and shuttle service to BC Place. Also on November 17, the Lordco Auto Parts Block Party will feature a performance by Canadian rock icon Bif Naked. Tickets are $75.
The Jonas Brothers will headline the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show at BC Place, capping off a week of entertainment leading up to the big game.
Riley Wiwchar emphasized that this year’s festival would offer an exciting lineup of free entertainment. Vancouver-based artist Felix Cartal will kick off the free performances at the Save-On-Foods Street Festival on November 13. The festival’s outdoor Payworks Entertainment Stage will host 22 artists from November 14-16, featuring a range of music genres and daily themes.
Sunday, November 17, will feature the PlayNow Sports Backyard Street Party at Terry Fox Plaza, headlined by singer-songwriter Devon Cole, along with DJ duo VAVO. “Not only have we been able to achieve an all-Canadian lineup of musical acts for this year’s festival, but we also have strong representation from British Columbia born-or-based talent,” said Wiwchar, who hinted that there’s still more to come from festival organizers. “We’ve still got a few more surprises left up our sleeve that we’ll announce later.”
The festival’s tagline, “All ROARS Lead To This,” was also revealed. Caitlin Buckell, Director of Marketing & Communications for the festival, explained, “Fans across the country have been roaring in stadiums or at screens from their homes, bars, or wherever they’re watching from all season long, so the tagline is meant to serve as an invitation to every fan, from every fanbase, to bring that energy here to Vancouver. ROAR really is what you make of it—be it an expression of celebration, pride, passion, or perhaps even a little frustration. Either way, it all leads to Vancouver November 10 to 17.”
Tickets for the 111th Grey Cup game and the festival’s ticketed events are now available at Ticketmaster.ca. Tickets to the 2024 Grey Cup Festival ticketed events go on sale to the public September 24 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, with the exception of the Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast and Athletes In Action Grey Cup Breakfast which will be sold on separate platforms. All can be accessed through the festival’s website at greycupfestival.ca.
Festivals
Barnside Harvest Festival 2026 Brings Three Days of Music and Community to Ladner
Barnside Harvest Festival returned to Paterson Park in Ladner from September 11 to 13, 2026, bringing three days of live music, local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and plenty of reasons to stick around all weekend. Now in its fourth year, the festival continued to build on its community-focused atmosphere while putting a major spotlight on Canadian music and some familiar names from the Canadian and international music scenes.
Friday kicked things off with a full evening of music on the Barnside Brewing Main Stage. Tsawwassen First Nation artist Bryce Williams opened the day before Uncle Strut and Hotel Mira took the stage. JJ Wilde followed, leading into the first of the weekend’s major headliners, Marianas Trench. The Vancouver band closed out Friday with a set filled with songs familiar to longtime fans and brought a strong finish to the festival’s opening night.
The Dueck Cadillac Stage gave festivalgoers another place to discover local and emerging talent throughout the weekend. Friday’s lineup included Clare Twiddy, Bealby Point and Fake Shark, giving audiences a mix of singer-songwriter, alternative and rock sounds alongside the Main Stage performances.
Saturday expanded the festival into a full day of music. The Main Stage lineup began with HB Wild and The Heels before Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys brought their roots and bluegrass-inspired sound to the afternoon. The Washboard Union followed, setting the stage for Saturday night’s headliners. Big Wreck took the stage at 7 p.m., followed by Smash Mouth, who closed out the night.
There was plenty happening on the Dueck Cadillac Stage throughout Saturday as well, with Annika Catharina, Three Nines Fine, Jackson Hollow, Imogen Clark and Daniel Wesley keeping the music going between Main Stage sets. With several styles represented throughout the day, Saturday offered one of the festival’s broadest musical lineups.
Sunday brought another full day of music and wrapped up the festival with two major Canadian headliners. The Main Stage schedule included DJ Larry Hennessey, the Delta Police Pipe Band, All the King’s Men and Imogen Clark before Limblifter and The Grapes of Wrath took the audience through the afternoon. Kim Mitchell followed at 7 p.m., bringing some classic Canadian rock to the festival, before Tom Cochrane closed the weekend at 8:30 p.m.
The Dueck Cadillac Stage continued the Sunday lineup with Marlie Collins, Daryl Burgess, Miina and Kim Churchill. It gave festivalgoers plenty of options throughout the afternoon and evening, whether they wanted to catch a familiar headliner or spend some time exploring another stage.
Music was only part of the Barnside experience. The festival grounds were filled with vendors and makers, giving attendees a chance to browse local goods between sets. There were also food options, festival activities, and plenty of spaces to hang out with friends and family. Free Chapman’s ice cream was another popular festival treat, while 50/50 draws added another bit of fun throughout the weekend.
For those looking for a more relaxed festival experience, the VIP Lounge offered covered seating, a private bar, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, appetizers and desserts, along with views close to the Main Stage.
The festival also continued to highlight local food and drink, with the BC Craft Beer Corner featuring breweries from around the province on Sunday.
From Marianas Trench and JJ Wilde opening the weekend to Smash Mouth and Big Wreck taking over Saturday, and Kim Mitchell and Tom Cochrane closing things out Sunday, Barnside Harvest Festival 2026 offered a little bit of everything across three days. With its mix of established artists, emerging performers, local vendors, and community-focused activities, the festival once again turned Paterson Park into a busy weekend gathering place for music fans in Ladner and beyond!
Check out our favourite photos of the festival below or head to our Facebook page for the full galleries of Friday, Saturday, Sunday!
BARNSIDE HARVEST FESTIVAL 2026
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle
Festivals
All Things Go NY Reveals Set Times for 2026 NY Edition
All Things Go NY has revealed the set times for its 2026 edition at Forest Hills Stadium, with three days of performances led by Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, Ethel Cain, MUNA, Lola Young and Carly Rae Jepsen.
The New York edition runs September 25–27, with each day featuring a curated mix of established names and emerging artists. Larsson will close Friday night with her first-ever headlining festival set, following Lola Young and Rebecca Black. Saturday brings Brandi Carlile to the top of the bill, with Ethel Cain appearing earlier in the evening for her final performance of 2026 on the Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour.
Sunday closes the weekend with Carly Rae Jepsen and MUNA, while The Beaches, Hemlocke Springs, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Cara Delevingne and Rebecca Black are among the other artists performing across the three days.
The festival is adding comedy to its New York programming for the first time, with actor and comedian Meg Stalter joining Saturday’s lineup. Stalter follows Natali Jinju and precedes Jensen McRae on the day’s schedule.
Friday gets underway at 2:15 p.m. with Chloe Qisha, followed by Blu DeTiger and Cara Delevingne. Rebecca Black takes the stage at 5:05 p.m., with Lola Young at 6:50 p.m. before Zara Larsson closes the night from 8:45 to 10 p.m.
Saturday starts with Natali Jinju before Stalter, Jensen McRae and CMAT. Ethel Cain performs from 6:50 to 7:50 p.m., setting the stage for Brandi Carlile’s 8:35 p.m. closing set.
Sunday features Cherry Bomb, Grace Ives and Hemlocke Springs early in the day before The Beaches take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Carly Rae Jepsen follows at 7 p.m., with MUNA closing the festival from 8:45 to 10 p.m.
All Things Go has built a following around its carefully selected lineups and strong connection between artists and fans. That community has even inspired unofficial festival nicknames such as “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay” and “Lesbopalooza.”
Lorde summed up the festival’s appeal during this year’s All Things Go Toronto edition, joking that she was collecting festival appearances like Pokémon before calling it the coolest festival in North America.
Lola Young, who returns to the festival this year, shared her own excitement about coming back: “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
The New York festival is part of an expanded 2026 All Things Go schedule that includes editions in DC and Toronto. The DC festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion features Hayley Williams, Mitski, Brandi Carlile and Slayyyter, while Toronto‘s June 6–7 edition at RBC Amphitheatre featured Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches and Wet Leg.
Three-day tickets for all three New York dates are sold out. A limited number of single-day tickets and two-day combinations remain available through the official All Things Go website.
All Things Go @ Forest Hills
Friday, September 25
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Chloe Qisha
- 3–3:30 p.m. — Blu DeTiger
- 4–4:35 p.m. — Cara Delevingne
- 5:05–6:05 p.m. — Rebecca Black
- 6:50–7:50 p.m. — Lola Young
- 8:45–10 p.m. — Zara Larsson
Saturday, September 26
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Natali Jinju
- 3 p.m. — Meg Stalter
- 4:05–4:50 p.m. — Jensen McRae
- 5:20–6:05 p.m. — CMAT
- 6:50–7:50 p.m. — Ethel Cain
- 8:35–10 p.m. — Brandi Carlile
Sunday, September 27
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Cherry Bomb
- 3–3:30 p.m. — Grace Ives
- 3:45–4:30 p.m. — Hemlocke Springs
- 5:30–6:15 p.m. — The Beaches
- 7–8 p.m. — Carly Rae Jepsen
- 8:45–10 p.m. — MUNA
