If day one of All Things Go Toronto was for pop lovers, day two was for country dreamers. The Budweiser Stage was buzzing early Sunday, and “Besties” (as All Things Go fans are named) were back in full force trading bracelets, stories, and theories about who Role Model’s mysterious “Sally” will be.

Kicking things off was Baby Nova, whose airy pop and unshakable sincerity instantly caught the crowd’s attention. Dressed in an ethereal white dress, she was radiant. She shared that it was her first ever festival performance, earning cheers from the early crowd. She played a few unreleased songs, including “Death Wish,” and had everyone singing “happy birthday” to her guitarist, Leo. By the time she closed with “Too Pretty for Buffalo,” it was clear Baby Nova’s name won’t stay small for long.

Alemeda took things up a notch. The crowd was still trickling in, but the early risers were ready for her. Even with some in-ear monitor issues, she powered through like a pro, switching between love songs and fiery bangers without missing a beat. Her blend of indie pop and Y2K energy hit just right under the afternoon sun. She previewed a new track off her next project and tore through “BEAT UP A B!TCH,” her upcoming collab with Doechii dropping October 10th. The crowd, many there early for Role Model, screamed every lyric anyway.

Then came Joy Oladokun, who completely changed the pace with an acoustic set after her band couldn’t make it across the border. Standing solo with her guitar, she filled the amphitheatre with warmth and grace. She mixed her own songs with covers of like the Beatles’ “Blackbird.” At one point, she paused to send love to trans folks: “you are loved,” drawing loud applause. It was the quietest set of the day but maybe the most powerful.

Toronto’s own Valley brought their usual chaos and charm right onto the stage. You’d never guess they had just taken a red-eye flight from Los Angeles as their energy was nonstop. The band traded instruments mid-set, bantered between songs, and looked genuinely thrilled to be home. As usual, Rob Laska and Alex Dimauro were a riot, and Karah James stepped out from behind her drum kit. By the time they hit “When You Know Someone,” the crowd was one big sweaty choir. One of the highlights included their MGMT cover of “Kids.”

Noah Cyrus followed with one of the day’s most visually stunning sets. Her stage looked like a mossy forest, complete with rocks, soft lighting, and her full band, including a violinist. As the sunset poured across the stage, she appeared in a beautiful chainmail-like corset, opening with “I Saw the Mountains.” Her voice, raspy and rich, carried through the warm evening air. There were moments where it was easy to mistake her tone for her sister Miley’s, but Noah’s energy felt distinctly her own. “If There’s a Heaven” landed beautifully, leaving the audience swaying in silence.

Then came Charlotte Cardin, Toronto’s queen of cool for the day. She strutted on stage after “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” played through the speakers. Her hour-long set was packed with highlights: “Jim Carrey,” “Passive Aggressive,” and her recent single “Tant pis pour elle,” released just three weeks earlier. Her vocals were laser-sharp, her presence magnetic. She noted that it was her second to last show on the 99 Nights Tour, a tour that started in 2023! Fans sang along to “Anyone Who Loves Me” and danced to the incredible “Feel Good” as the sun was setting behind Budweiser Stage. While she mostly stuck to the english part of her catalog, she did pepper her set with some french words here and there. She closed her set with “Confetti.”

Role Model might’ve had the loudest crowd of the day. Fans in “Diva!” shirts or carrying signs with “Diva”-related puns screamed as Tucker Pillbury stepped out in his usual jeans and cowboy boots. He launched right away into “Writing’s on the Wall.” His set was equal parts heartache and humour: changing lyrics to shout out Toronto, playfully calling his band Twenty One Pilots, and egging on barking fans (“They let the dogs out tonight!”). His cover of The 1975’s “Somebody Else” had phones in the air, but the biggest moment came when “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” hit, and Charlotte Cardin returned, two glasses of champagne in hand, to play “Sally” herself. The crowd went wild. Our highlight was the fan who wore a coffee cup costume from “Sally’s” ; while the cup did not make it until the end of the set, it had quite the effect in the pit.

Finally, Kacey Musgraves closed the weekend with grace and wit. Her stage was draped in moss, galaxies, and soft light, perfectly matching her mellow country glow. She opened with “Cardinal” and carried through a set that felt like an exhale for the last set of the festival. Her mix of Deeper Well songs with Golden Hour favourites had everyone dancing in the pit. She cracked jokes, shared stories from her Nashville beginnings, and dedicated “Follow Your Arrow” to “all the gays,” a moment that drew one of the biggest singalongs of the night. During “Lonely Weekend,” a photo of a depressed Kermit the Frog flashed onscreen, and everyone burst out laughing. She closed with “Deeper Well” under a shower of confetti, leaving the crowd glowing.

Day Two felt bigger, busier, and a touch more country than Saturday’s pop-heavy lineup, a perfect balance for All Things Go’s first Toronto run. With food trucks, bracelet stations, sponsor pop-ups, and even Boomfy the festival mascot posing for selfies, the weekend had a small-community feel despite its scale.

All Things Go may have wrapped, but its message of championing women, non-binary artists, and inclusivity, landed loud and clear. As the gates closed on Budweiser Stage for the season, Besties left under confetti skies already wishing for next year!

Check out our favourite photos of the day below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

KACEY MUSGRAVES

ROLE MODEL

CHARLOTTE CARDIN

VALLEY

JOY OLADOKUN

ALEMEDA

BABY NOVA

FESTIVAL

All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer