Festivals
All Your Friends Fest 2025 Drops Daily Schedule: Here’s Who’s Playing When
All Your Friends Fest is just around the corner, and now we finally have the full breakdown of who’s playing when. The two-day pop-punk dream takes over Burl’s Creek, Ontario on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, and with set times now out, it’s officially time to start planning your singalongs, and your pit stops for food and merch.
Here’s what to expect on each day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
The weekend kicks off with Winona Fighter who will bring the energy to the Main Stage at 3:15pm, followed by emo vets Moneen and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser set from Boys Like Girls. The night builds with Underoath keeping things heavy at 7:50pm, then Rise Against will close the night with a massive 90-minute set starting at 9:30pm.
Over on the Second Stage, it’s all about Canadian pop-punk nostalgia. Faber Drive kicks things off, followed by Four Year Strong, The Starting Line, and The Veronicas, who hold down the golden hour slot from 7:00–7:45pm.
If you were a scene kid in 2009, this day was made for you.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Day two has a slightly more varied feel but still stays firmly in the festival’s pop-punk wheelhouse.
Taylor Acorn and Knuckle Puck get things rolling on the Main Stage, followed by a dose of midwest emo from Relient K. Simple Plan hit at 7:50pm. Expect full-crowd participation for “I’m Just a Kid. ” Avril Lavigne closes the fest with the most Canadian headliner possible at 9:30pm.
The Second Stage holds some nice surprises: Con the Artist and Rarity lead the early slots, followed by IllScarlett and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Don’t miss State Champs from 7:00–7:45pm. They’re one of the most solid live acts in the scene right now.
Two stages. One weekend. You’ve got your schedule, now build your battle plan! WE can’t wait to see you there!
Festivals
Montréal Jazz Festival 2026 – Naïka
If you caught Naïka at MTelus just a few months back, you already know how incredible her live energy is. But seeing her step onto the huge outdoor TD Stage at Jazz Fest on June 29th was something else entirely. She went from playing an intimate venue to looking out at a sea of about 30,000 people. You could tell she was genuinely moved by the turnout, and how could she not be, considering the crowd was more than ten times the size of her last show in the city.
She started the set in this beautiful, draping white dress that paid tribute to her French-Haitian roots. It looked amazing, but right after the opening track, she shed the layers for a short skirt and a white top so she could actually move around, dance, and really own the massive stage.
The setlist felt like a perfect journey through her catalog. She hit some of her biggest tracks like “Ma Chérie” and “1+1,” and then completely flipped the mood by playing a gorgeous, soulful cover of “Killing Me Softly” that had us all swaying and singing along to every word. The absolute highlight, though, was when she surprised everyone by bringing Jessie Reyez out to perform “One Track Mind.” The chemistry between them on stage was so cool to see live.
Beyond the music, just standing in that crowd felt special. Looking around, it was a massive mix of people from every background and culture imaginable. It really reminded me of why Montreal’s melting-pot vibe makes festival season so unique. For an independent global artist like Naïka, the whole night felt less like a standard festival set and more like a major milestone moment in her connection with the city.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
NAÏKA AT JAZZFEST MONTREAL
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shakey Graves & Grayson Repp
On June 28, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver wrapped up the day with an atmosphere that will be remembered for years. Just after Canada defeated South Africa in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner to book its place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history, supporters stayed at the festival ready to celebrate.
The amphitheatre was packed from the moment the music began, and the energy never faded. Fans dressed in red and waving Canadian flags carried the excitement of the match, turning every performance into part of the day’s celebration.
American folk-rock artist Shakey Graves delivered a captivating set that balanced laid-back storytelling with energetic moments. His blend of blues, folk, and Americana fit perfectly with the summer evening, and the crowd responded warmly throughout the performance.
On the Park Stage, Grayson Repp brought his own style to the festival with an engaging performance that drew a steady audience dancing to classics celebratory songs. Together, the two artists provided a fitting soundtrack to a day already filled with unforgettable memories.
Check our our favourite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAKEY GRAVES
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer