Festivals
All Things Go Toronto 2025 – Day Two Recap & Photos
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
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
